Machine Gun

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You're not. You're being normal, and you still have the testosterone to say it respectfully.

Didn't know about it until just now. I put it on my calendar.

Thanx for the suggestions. @NC-car-guy and @Ronnie, I switched the tires front to back yesterday and I'll do a proper road test when get the chance. Weather here is pretty crappy and will stay that way until my wife and I leave for vacation over the weekend so I many not be able to evaluate until our return. @EmTee, your suggestion to look into the brake drums is one that I hadn't considered. That'll happen in Round 2 if the tire swap doesn't lead me to the problem. @JohnD1956, the belts aren't that old but I looked them over anyway and they seem fine. Of course a visual inspection doesn't always reveal what's happening, but the sound seems to be coming from under the car and not from the engine compartment. I'll report back after I identify the problem. It'll be a couple of weeks since I'll be away on a grand tour of the South through GA and the Carolinas.

Are you going to post an "after" picture of the wife when you break the news to her?

There were a few items that needed attention before my next road trip. Last year I installed new U-joints, replaced the rear axle bearings, and replaced the troublesome carburetor. I replaced a bad front wheel bearing yesterday, and I have to order new door weatherstripping to stop the wind noise that nearly drove me mad on my trip to Buick Gardens last Fall. A new issue came up since then that so far has eluded me. When the car is cold I can hear a low thumping noise coming from what sounds like the front of the car. It disappears when I apply the brakes. After the car is driven for a short while, say around 20 minutes, the sound gradually fades away. I can feel no vibration or other tactile sensation in the chassis, steering wheel, or brake pedal. I'm not sure where to look since everything looks good under the car and inside the brake drums. My first thought was a tire because the noise dissipates after I drive for awhile and the tires warm up a bit, but applying the brakes wouldn't affect tire noise, at least I don't think so. Suggestions?

Yeah, most of us have been there at some point. On rare occasions I'll have my trusted wrench do an oil change for me, but most times I do it myself on all our cars. Quick lube places are very convenient and reasonably priced but let's face it, not many master mechanics work there. Pretty sad when something as simple as an oil change needs supervision.

I do. And your point is...?

Whenever I have work done on my car that requires removing wheels I loosen and then torque all of the lug nuts when I get home. On a couple of occasions over the years I've struggled with removing lug nuts at roadside after King Kong or one of his relatives put the wheels on.

Very nicely done!

I have a friend who installed a gizmo that automatically prevents his street rod from starting until the oil pressure reaches a certain level while cranking. I never asked for any details on it but I'd be glad to if you don't find anything on the Web.

I installed a small electric pump on the driver side frame rail as close as I could get it to the fuel tank. Just follow the directions that come with your pump as to location and height with respect to the tank and you'll do fine. Be sure to protect the power wire as you run it from the power source to the pump.

They don't have to. Millions buy and sell off eBay every day.

If that means we keep daylight until nearly 9:00 PM in Summer, then I'm with you.

1973 Manta Rallye, just like this one: