Recent content by PatinaPolara

Having read the above thread AFTER buying new valve cover gaskets, (fel-pro vs 50145R) I was wondering if there are any tricks for installing on my original 383 2bbl. My previous corks were leaking badly and parished, the original valve covers needed a bit of straightening, and original head...

Well that was fun, the perfect remedy for COVID boredom. After a clean out using brand name “gas tank cleaner” from O-O-O ORLY’s that was useless, I did a white distilled vinegar soak for 5 days and then a pressure washer at 1500 PSI with water which worked great. 16 years worth of old gas...

Thanks for the advice. This is the first car I’m working on in retirement so all’s new to me. Another friend thought that the old OEM steel is known to be good so clean up and keep was his advice. Based on earlier posted advice, bought sending unit and grommet from Van’s, so have a bit of...

Do I need to use sealer inside the old tank or not? I pulled tank on 68 Polara, inside has a small amount of what looks like surface rust, but no pin holes. I want to use old tank. I am going to clean out with detergent, then use vinegar soak, but it seems some say need to use gas tank...

Thanks for help. I found canister as slave circuit vac res in attached picture from Service Manual. Here’s to getting lucky the related check valve works to limit vac leak.

I have a vacuum canister in my passenger front fender that I’m not sure what it does. The car is a real project, and the lines are unhooked. I was able to chase one to the engine side into the firewall, but there the mystery begins. I couldn’t find info in my Service Manual. My real question is...

Just bought a 1968 Polara 500 in need of a TOTAL renewal. Never did this before, so let the fun begin. Location: SoCal