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Guys, I just had to replace a wire harness for my AFR gauge. Which was a simple task of, unplugging the old w/h from the AFR gauge, pulling it through the firewall grommet, disconnecting it at the sensor, and doing that in reverse with the new w/h. I did not disconnect anything else. When I...

Guys - I'm confused about what just happened to my AFR. And looking for ideas of what might have happened. I went and met a guy. He wanted to see my Scamp, and the AVS2 carb. The car ran fine getting there, just cruised only. And a reminder, most don't know or remember. I run an AFR gauge...

Guys, I'm going to *try* to keep this short, and stick to the topic, no venturing to tributaries. I finally installed my AVS2 (1905, manual choke) after having it on the shelf for a couple years. It has been nothing short of a PITA to tune. Finally I have got most of the issues sorted...

Trying NOT to open a can of worms here, boy I hope it doesn’t. My 727 (or more likely the torque converter) is making some rattling noise and seems to be slipping into neutral when I come to a stop before everything gets warmed up. So I’m thinking the transmission may have to dealt with before...

Guys, I've read many threads and have followed recommendations. But electrical is my weakness. One day I'm driving the Scamp and a nice passerby let me know my brake lights weren't working. I had done no mods to the scamp prior to this. The blinkers work on both sides, all taillights /...

Guys (and gals?), I don't know how to ask this accurately, or any clear than I have below, so bear with me. I've searched all over the internet and I'm not finding what I am trying to find. I'm guessing it is because, it is a very complex issue. I've always heard that damage caused by a lean...

It's amazing the crap I don't know. I tend to learn what I learn really well, but never venture outside of that and learn anything else. That's where you geniuses (or is that geniuii) come in. The ole Scamp seems to want to puke every fluid. So now I'm dealing with the coolant. As I've been...

Guys, First off, I don't know jack about electrical. The only way I manage to wire anything (in a car) is with a handful of fuses. I just keep miswiring until the fuses stop popping and then I've got it right. :D As of late, an issue has started with my 72 Scamp. When I first fire it up...

Guys, I've done a lot of things to cars / bikes. Not nearly as much as some though. Mostly on motorcycles and diesel trucks. But I've never done an intake on a V8. This will be my first. This spring or summer (after achieving 13.999 second E.T. on my current set-up), I plan to remove the...

I'm looking to replace my old tachometer. I like the thoughts of a 6,000 rpm tach because I don't plan on spinning my LA 360 any more than 5,500 rpm at the drag strip. But I got to thinking that with only 6,000 rpm spread, that needle will be moving quickly at WOT heading toward 5,500 rpm...

Guys, I have a different sort of question. It's regarding a transmission's efficiency, and specifically any transmission such as the 727, when in top / 3rd / drive / 1:1 gear. I ask this question because I'm doing some "figgerin" as I'm doubting the accuracy of my tachometer. I'm not in love...

Guys, As I understand, maybe all of the A-Body cars came with a Partial Pressure cooling system. I had never heard of it before, so maybe some of you guys haven't either. It's determined simply by the radiator cap. A partial pressure coolant system has a radiator cap with a gravity...

Guys - Have any of you ever used this stuff? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-tc001?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-summit-racing&gclid=CLf_zuOG29ICFdgGgQod6mMFoQ I'm thinking about using it. My radiator seems to cool just fine, but there is a lot of corrosion build...

Guys, Without going into a book of details, my 1972 Scamp is in need of a new pump. Let me provide a few details to point me in the right direction. It is a 360 that was replaced in the vehicle in about 1996. I am running an Edelbrock 1405 (600 CFM with mechanical choke). It has a worn out...

How would I go about repairing the below? All advice and recommendations appreciated. This is the rear suspension. The right mount is fine. The left one has the bolt broken off.

So, before buying the dual plane Air Gap, I wanted to check how much clearance I have between the hood and top of the air filter. To make sure I would have enough room for the taller intake. I found the below, having never noticed this before. Shouldn't be an issue, right? :D

Guys - Maybe a dumb thing to ask, but is there any "standards" on vehicle stance? What I mean is, I like a car to have just a skosh of elevation to the rear … but not much. I seriously DO NOT LIKE when a vehicle looks high in the front. Like some 60's Moustangs. Some of those cars ride down...

Guys, I'm looking for advice. My 72 Scamp has been improved / repaired to the point over the past 1.25 years, since I took ownership, and has become a really great car. My goal has been to make it as close to a Toyota Camry as a 1972 Scamp can be, within reason. Don't get me wrong, I'm don't...

Guys, On our old school engines, is there any scientific way to determine knock? I have an AFR gauge and it has opened my eyes to what is going in with the carburetion. I have the car tuned as good as it’s going to be tuned, unless I make my own metering rods. I’m wondering if there is a...

Some of you may have read, I was in the process of replacing my gas tank. Get the new gas tank, it has no o-ring. Find an o-ring and get it on it's way. O-ring shows up on Saturday, I put it all back together Sunday. Took the car and gassed it up. Brought the car home and cleaned it all...

I like new stuff, especially when it gets old. Guys, since the ole Scamp was given to me, I've only had 1 set of keys. I knew I needed to get another set made up, before I did something dumb. Well, I did something dumb. I locked them in the trunk. I've already removed the rear seats and...

Guys - I've been collecting a lot of rusty stuff in the carb float bowl. And had another issue just recently of the AFR going lean after about a 10 second full-throttle acceleration. I thought I might pull the tank and have it cleaned. But in checking around, cleaning the tank was pretty...

Guys - Most of the vehicles I have owned have had manual transmissions. And never had any issues from them. What auto transmissions I have had, have never had any issues with them either. Only a 2006 Honda Oddity did I ever do transmission service to, because Honda's history on those...

In the form of tires. It has become obvious, I need more gription! :lol: I've worked on this car. I've replaced the HB, adjusted timing, replaced and tuned the carb, all new exhaust, and added an Eaton Detroit TrueTrac differential (kept the 3.23 gearing). Before the differential, it would...

Guys, I have an AFR gauge on my car. LA 360, with Edelbrock 600 CFM, manual choke (1405). When I'm gently accelerating up to speed, the AFRs go way lean from 1st to 2nd, and 2nd to 3rd. I've been searching the internet to try to UNDERSTAND WHY this happens. And to try to determine how to...

You guys who've been messing with your cars for years probably know this and maybe have done this already. But I'm learning. And I thought this was another cool trick I learned so I'll share. Hope it's not redundant. I just replaced the fuel sending unit on the mighty Scamp. Just prior to...

I've been searching and reading posts and links trying to find out if there is a definitive way to determine the axle spline count at the differential / yoke on the Scamp. I'm not familiar with this hardware whatsoever. But what I'm reading on the Moparts Tech page is that the spline count is...

Guys - I have a perfectly fine open diff at the moment, but will be swapping it out with a Detroit / Eaton TrueTrac. I wanted to get your advice and recommendations on a couple things. Should I try to do this diff replacement myself? I'm pretty decent with mechanical work. Pulling a diff...

Edelbrock 1407 (750 CFM) Carburetor Shipping From: Peachtree City, GA. Price: $250 obo + shipping. Payment Methods Accepted: Paypal Absolutely like new Edelbrock 750 CFM, model 1407 carburetor with manual choke. The carb has the bright finish and still shines. It has been on my 1972...

Hello guys! Maybe some of you guys have read my 750 CFM vs 600 CFM thread. I replaced the 750 CFM Edelbrock 1407 with a 600 CFM Edelbrock 1405. I rejetted the 1405 to the 1406 settings before I even installed it on the Scamp. And with the AEM Wideband, I have tuned it from there. I've got...