Basic Mechanics (Guest speaker)

Changing Lights

To change a blown bulb or broken bulb you need to pull it out of the light and unscrew it from the harness, and put in your new one in.

Changing Wheels

Well first thing you have to do is apply the break, if not you will be have trouble keeping the wheel from turning. When the car is off the ground like on axle stands, hand break for the back wheels. Then get a breaker bar and socket to take them off, or an impact gun.

When putting them back on you have to tourque each bolt to factory specs.

For the fronts you will have to get someone to apply the break when its on axle stands so the wheel dosnt turn. With old cars the wheel might be stuck to the caliber, so you might need a mallet to hit the tire on each side to get it off.

Installing Tornados

On the tube going to the air box undo the clamp with a screw driver . place the tornado in with the arrows facing left then wiggle it then do the clamp back up.

Removing the hood

First unhook the hose for the windsheild wash, just pull it. Then theres two bolts on each bracket for the hood. Get someone on the other side to hold it so it dont fall through the windsheild.

Removing the hood brackets


Undo the 2 bolts on each bracket for removal. Heres a big tip, take a silver or black marker and mark around where they mount. So when you put them back on it will be in the perfect place and you wont have to fool around with it when putting them back.

Engine

INSTALLING A CRANK- Before installing a cam shaft its smart to lube the journals. After that place the end of the cam shaft into the middle hole of the block. Don't nick the journals when installing the cam shaft into the block. Take your time.

INSTALLING A DISTRIBUTOR- Set the engine so that the number one cylinder is at top, dead center then place the distributer in at 90 degrees. After that take the spark plug wires and install them according to the directions.

Panels

1. raise the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands and remove the front wheel.
2. Disconnect the antenna and all light bulb wiring harness connectors and other components that would interfere with fender removal.
3. Remove the clips and or bolts, detach the fender liner, then remove the fender mounting bolts
4.detach the fender. It is a good idea to have an assistant support the fender while its being moved away from the vehicle to prevent damage to the surronding body panels.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws securely.