Recent content by newport64

seems like a stupid question, but does the fuel filter go before the fuel pump? or after, in between the pump and carburetor?

so tank came in, compared to my old one, its about 2-3 inches longer which I think should be fine. I just ordered the filler neck grommet and I am trying to source the tank pad...can I just go to a fabrics store and get some kind of felt and cut it to size? I also googled it and saw people...

nice thats exactly what I'm doing, do you by chance remember what the model tank you got was? CR9C is what I ordered...

stupid question perhaps but: does it matter if the sending unit is 3/8 or 5/16 outlet? I mean its pretty close right?

stock replacement http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/prod/All/FG143A ohm rating 10 to 70 ohms and the possible replacements are 10 to 80 ohms http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/prod/All/FG68A http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/prod/All/FG129A any issues in the 10 ohm difference?

that's kind of the reason why I would want to get the sending unit for my newport even if the tank is slightly different...

took out the sending unit, looks like its trashed. regardless if I get a different tank, I need to get the sending unit for that specific tank, right?

what tank is that? is that a spectrum? 15 gallon? what was your original size?

is there a tool needed to remove the old sending unit from my tank? I tried turning it with a pair of pliers...was unsuccessful...

There are several quarter sized holes on the other side. Yes I said quarter size. Ha.

So I'm looking at buying a replacement gas tank for my 64 newport (c-body). The question I have is, I am also going to replace the sending unit but, do I buy the sending unit for the new gas tank or the original sending unit for my newport. I measured my tank at about 35 inches long, 25.5...

napa sells a kit that has 2 hoses for bench bleeding. works great.

ok so the saga continues... after going through the headache of finding the LH thread lug stud... I spoke with my dad and he machined one for me...I guess I could have done that from the beginning...check it out. anyway I bled the brakes, starting from right back, left back, right front and...

any leaks using the line adapters to the MC? you got the 3/16 line fitted with 9/16 and 1/2 adapters? heres the route I went after following advice about possible leaks.

71ChargerSE sent you a couple of pms. Let me know. Thanks.