Recent content by Tuba-man

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The steel tube from my fuel sender is cracked and spewing fuel. Can't find one new in the obvious places - RockAuto doesn't have them! What other cars would have a compatible fuel sending unit?

Alright... got the new check valves (plugged) in and, although it's not attached, something "like" an air-switching valve in place - picked up another diverter valve from a Cordoba and it's a place holder. I'm still not sure what it does but the car is running now and seems to be okay. Already...

"Old" is a relative term... Poor thing is on ice at the moment as some part of the smog system blew up (in a gruesome fashion) and I haven't had a chance to get to a junkyard and pick off something to replace it! Also... Miraphone 188 CC!

Great - thanks! Here it is: BWD CV8 - Exhaust Air Supply Check Valve | O'Reilly Auto Parts

Thank you gentlemen! Is there an official part name for the check valves? Definitely going to hit the junkyard for the air switching valve.

Yeah - it's pretty spectacular. Perhaps I can find one of these at the boneyard. Any ideas why this might have happened? I had noticed that the junction between the front hose and the 'air switching valve' seemed a little weak - there may have been some moisture in there or something.

I'm obviously a fool for thinking that this poor '78 Volare could just be started up after sitting nearly 20 years and driven with just an oil change and some tires. But she seemed to be running fine - the 318 was smooth and quiet and even passed California emissions. Then the other night I...

Thanks! I'll look for them.

Thanks Bud - big help in any event and I appreciate it. I was hoping the picture was of the weird orange grommet thing on the end of the wiper motor. The repair kit has a bunch of pieces and it's not clear to me what order they go in... the old ones are in pieces!

Sounds like you scored a pretty good deal. I have been unable to find one for anything reasonable. Would you believe that all of the A body manuals through about 1973 are out there as free PDFs?!

Thanks! This will definitely help. Would it be possible to get a picture of the rest of the first page, with the complete figure? Much appreciated - Trevor

Hi All, Is there a PDF available of the 1978 Aspen/Volare anywhere? I need some detailed information about the windshield wiper linkage and not much is turning up in my search attempts. Have to replace the big wiper grommet/thingy with a repro one from Ebay. Dude's included instructions are...

Thanks! No kidding about the price. But that is surely the piece that broke. Ordered. I'll post pics when it gets installed.

In what donor cars might I find one of these at the local junkyard?