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    Flat Tappet vs. Roller

    What would you recommend? I know zinc was removed from oil and there have been some "soft" cams in the market leading to premature failures. Have those issues been resolved or should I bite the bullet and go with a roller cam. I am not concerned with making huge horsepower numbers - just...
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    Powermaster Brakes Diagnostic

    While diagnosing some Powermaster issues recently, I received some help from an old friend who has been involved with these cars since they came out. He sent me the GM bulletins regarding the diagnostics and repair of the Powermaster units. If anyone is interested, I would be happy to pass a...
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    Proportioning Valve

    I have just replaced the Powermaster with a "lifetime guarantee" Cardone unit. When I opened the box and read the flyer sent with the unit, it stated that the proportioning valve must be replaced with a brass unit or the warranty will be void. Well, of course, mine has the iron valve so I have...
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    Factory Pinstripe - need a little help

    My body man and I are having a difference of opinion on just what the pinstripe looked like (9 months ago :rolleyes: ) when he started on the car. Could somebody snap a close up of the front of the pinstriping just above the side marker lamp? I'm saying the two lines join, he is saying they...
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    Rear 1/4 panel pieces

    Need rear 1/4 panels - about 6" around the wheel well from both sides - inner and outer panels. At least, that is what the body guy says. Thanks.
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    Bad Coil Pack?

    OK, before I start, I am reasonably sure this is a stupid question but I'd like to get a second opinion before I start throwing parts at the problem. Found plug in #4 cylinder had a brownish gray residue on the insulator. Hmmm. Plug wires are good. Checked the coil pack with an ohm meter...
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