Cars & Transportation - 29 April 2007

on the tach/dwell/voltmeter(sears model no.161.216500) it says ":for 4 cyl.engine double 8 cyl scale": could i just multiply by 16 on the 8 cyl scale to get a single cyl reading? im just using it to check my timming at idle and full advance on my xl 600r

2007-04-29 14:02:35 · 3 answers · asked by inquiring mind 1 in Motorcycles

I have a 1988 fort escort but no owner manual..Any help on where I can download one would be greatly appreciated.

2007-04-29 13:43:40 · 1 answers · asked by chickaree78 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What is the process for a hit in run/leaving the scene of an accident? My car was recently hit?

and I am going tomorrow to turn it into the police. Will I have to go to court? How long will it take them to find & contact the person if I have their license plate number? Will they just call them that day if they are easily found?
the damage is minimal i just want to make sure i get my money.

2007-04-29 13:17:15 · 4 answers · asked by Ian S 1 in Insurance & Registration

ok i have a old chevy with a edelbrock carb and when i turn my motor off it begins to shake and acts like it is still trying to run, when it starts doing this i turn my key back on and the truck sarts right back on, i believe its the carb, am i right, and if so how do i fix it,plz details

2007-04-29 13:17:00 · 7 answers · asked by joseph b 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just noticed a 2 inch crack on my 1998 Frontier's exhaust manifold. What are the noticeable effects of having a leak? Do I loose power or gas mileage?? Instead of replacing the part can I weld the crack?

2007-04-29 13:04:08 · 8 answers · asked by photoeyedude 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i remember you need to criss cross two tires, but cant remember which ones

2007-04-29 12:56:41 · 4 answers · asked by red 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

So I mixed the fuel correctly, and charged the battery. Put the boat in the water and motor doesn't turn over. It just emits this spinning sound. Help?

2007-04-29 12:49:09 · 7 answers · asked by KLJ 1 in Boats & Boating

Intake? Exhuast? Muffler?
Whats a good Bang for the Buck??

-P.S-
Will anything do this and improve gas mileage?

2007-04-29 12:43:55 · 7 answers · asked by Adam 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What is initial timing? Do I have to time this distributor with the vacuum advance plugged in and without out it once again? I've been trying to understand this statement,

"A good rule of thumb for a street/strip combo is about 14-18° BTDC initial advance to approx. 35° at 3000 RPM maximum advance".

2007-04-29 12:41:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It registers for 6 and 8 cylinders .I want to use it on a single cylinder motorcycle that does not have a tach. where do i attach the leads

2007-04-29 12:41:03 · 2 answers · asked by inquiring mind 1 in Motorcycles

The battery and alternator are brand new. we tested the wires at the back of the alternator with a light and they both lite up when the truck was running, but the battery was only at 12.5 with the truck running so its not charging. The mechanic thinks the starter is "drawing" electricity and I think the fusible links by the starter are bad.

2007-04-29 12:39:28 · 2 answers · asked by Kenneth B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-29 12:39:00 · 2 answers · asked by beckygal 1 in GMC

2007-04-29 12:35:51 · 2 answers · asked by Cory M 1 in Motorcycles

im getting a 89 toyota corolla in a few days and i have a bunch of different speakers and i wanna know if i have any that will fit does anyone know what size speakers will fit?

2007-04-29 12:35:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

1998 dodge caravan.....when I accelerate the belt starts to squeal. Also when idling for awhile, it overheats.

2007-04-29 12:30:11 · 4 answers · asked by cristy o 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

HI there, I have been without car insurance for about three years, I used to have continuous coverage but sold my car and used one of my girlfriends cars since then. But now I am going to buy / or finance another car. Will I face some sort of penalty, or increased insurance rates for not being insured these past few years, even though my driving record is immaculate and I am almost 30 and besides I had no car? Thank you.

2007-04-29 12:28:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2007-04-29 12:26:16 · 6 answers · asked by waxers_19 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

The key in my 1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE will turn to the "on" position, but when I turn it to the "start" position, it wont budge, like there is something preventing it from moving. I have tried moving the wheel from side to side, turning the wheel, shifting in and out of park, different key, and all all have been no good. Key worked fine half hour before.

2007-04-29 12:21:58 · 7 answers · asked by paul b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am buying a 2 door sedan, i'm 16 years old in NYS and I plan on adding to my parents exsiting insurance. Please give me an idea of how much i'll be paying a month.

2007-04-29 12:20:54 · 3 answers · asked by wakum6 3 in Insurance & Registration

Ok the truck is still not charging, but I found out that it has an 1984 c10 350 engine in it. The wiring is still the 87 though. I can't figure out why its not charging. I had the alternator tested again and they said its running great, but when its in the truck the gauge shows low and the shop said there is no output at all (they look like they were afraid to even touch the truck, they were stumped). The alternator that is on it is for an 1988, could that be a problem, its hooks up to the wiring just like the previous one. I cleaned the connectors to the battery too, i dont think that will help much, but at this point im desperate. Help if you know, or think you know what the problem is.
Ok I had the wiring looked at and the wire to the back of the alt. post is live so its working and the one that plugs in is working also. The mechanic said that my starter could be giving a draw and that could be the problem. Could the starter be making it not charge, bc its starts up fine?

2007-04-29 12:20:16 · 6 answers · asked by Kenneth B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was just wondering if it is changable. I know some shift knobs can't be changed

2007-04-29 12:08:57 · 2 answers · asked by raglandchris 1 in Ford

When i turn the car on blue smoke comes out of it. it smells terrible. it just started randomly when it rained. whats wrong. and how much money am i looking at? I drive a 1989 nissan Fairlady Z. Answers would be appreciated and soon. i keep having problems with this car its rediculous. leave your e-mail please. thankyou so much!

2007-04-29 12:07:06 · 4 answers · asked by devilray171 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have i 1991 buick regal...i posted a ad a couple of weeks ago and got lots of responses ... thanks...the car kinda jerks on the freeway or maybe hick ups on the freeway...my mechanic says its not the engine or the tranny...he says its the fuel..so, I just got a new fuel pump and filter and it still jerked..so, he told me to put some fuel injection cleaner in the gas tank...its been running a little better since I put the injector cleaner in there about 2 hours ago but it still accusionally jerks...any feed back?i drove it for about 20 miles after a put the cleaner in there...

2007-04-29 12:04:45 · 4 answers · asked by Alexus s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

On the bottom of the trailer, where the boat sits on, its a carpet material. I heard someone say you can buy plastic ones for you to load you boat easier, anyone no what they are called? and where I can get them?

2007-04-29 12:03:34 · 3 answers · asked by Nate 2 in Boats & Boating

I have the above described vehicle that I just purchased I noticed when I was driving up a hill I had the pedal to the metal just barely making it over, what could this be? could it be a weak cylinder? is it replacable or repairable?

2007-04-29 12:01:34 · 4 answers · asked by Jack 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-29 12:00:21 · 2 answers · asked by Adam C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-29 11:58:10 · 3 answers · asked by yahoo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It had sat in my driveway for over a year without being run. After using it for short errands recently over the last week, it died on me. I can start it and it will run as long as my foot is on the gas pedal, but the minute I take my foot off, it dies. Can you tell me what might be wrong? Also, I have replaced the fuel filter and tried to empty the bad gas out of the tank. I can prime it, and it will run for a short period. PLEASE HELP!

2007-04-29 11:55:49 · 4 answers · asked by Vicki H 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-29 11:54:59 · 3 answers · asked by sm1steve 1 in Motorcycles

I own a Cagllari Pocket Bike. It has a 47cc Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke, Air Cooled engine. It goes up to 40 MPH. I live in Illinois. I was wondering if they are legal to operate on the sidewalk? If not, is there a way I can bypass the Law or throw something in their face (like another law, not a rock) if they stop me? A loop hole is what I am looking for. Well anything right now is good because I can only operate it on MY PROPERTY currently.

2007-04-29 11:53:08 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. Niceguy 3 in Motorcycles