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by Checkov
Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:40 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Power steering system bleed ---1966 Toronado
Replies: 1
Views: 5970

Power steering system bleed ---1966 Toronado

Well I've been out of the game for almost 3 years, blind sided by some bad stuff. But I'm back at it again. I just switched the power steering pump and am getting ready to re-install. The new unit says the warranty is invalid if the system is not bled. Sooo does ny one know how to bleed the system o...
by Checkov
Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:29 am
Forum: For Sale: Toronados
Topic: Unexpected move
Replies: 2
Views: 14430

Re: Unexpected move

67 Parts car is gone had 425 engine in it (not running) front disc brakes, most interior parts. Tow Guy is coming now

I think I'm going to get 100 dollars for it :cry:

Go get it at Tellville auto salvage southern indiana area if you want.
by Checkov
Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: For Sale: Toronados
Topic: Unexpected move
Replies: 2
Views: 14430

Unexpected move

Well the unexpected curves of life sometimes throws one a loop. This loop is neither that good or bad but it involves me selling my house and moving. The catch is the buyer wants me out in under a week or they won't pay as much. I have a 66 Toronado and a 67 parts car. The 66 has been in the local r...
by Checkov
Fri Jun 12, 2015 5:34 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.
Replies: 22
Views: 37899

Re: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.

Bcroe and all, Its not running but I have made definite progress. 1. I decided to test the power feed to the distrib. First i blocked open the points with a wooden golf T then went to the negative thin wire from the coil. When I grasped the connector, to pull the connection apart, the wire slipped r...
by Checkov
Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.
Replies: 22
Views: 37899

Re: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.

Schurkey and eightballz and all, First thanks for the help. I went to town today and bought a spark tester. When I got back I checked all wires first, made sure the distributor rotated when cranked and it looked fine. I also tried the shis kabob stick as a lever with the points closed and carefully ...
by Checkov
Mon Jun 08, 2015 3:25 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.
Replies: 22
Views: 37899

Re: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.

I thought the new timing light was shot because I couldn't get it to work and had gotten it from a pawn shop. I tried it on another car (mustang 1996) and it works great. So now I'm not getting spark at my 1966 Toro plugs and I was before. I haven't even touched the distributor cap or points (both I...
by Checkov
Fri Jun 05, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.
Replies: 22
Views: 37899

Re: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.

Hello. Spark is there, I've seen brighter Spark plugs look good Fuel is fine New fuel pump and fuel New carbuerator Wires are good enough New distributor cap and condenser I found a timing light at a pawn shop for 15 bucks. Just getting ready to go out and check the dwell ( again) and the timing.
by Checkov
Wed May 27, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.
Replies: 22
Views: 37899

Re: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.

Eightballz, you mean when I check timing the vacumn advance vac tube should be off?

No problem, I'm having a surprisingly hard time finding a timing light...seems like just a few yrs ago they were in every car parts store. Might try ebay.

Thanks
by Checkov
Tue May 26, 2015 4:37 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.
Replies: 22
Views: 37899

Re: Compression test results 1966-- 425 C.I.

Ok, thanks. I have set the dwell, and I will re-check the compression tonight with the throttle open (just wire it open?).

I haven't checked timing in 20 years and I don't remember how to do that, I guess I could look it up.

Thanks again, checkov

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