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Yesterday, 09:51 PM

Papa replied to a thread Halibrand wheel faux knock off's in Roadster

Got a 10- pack of the red silicone ones from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FN0YLC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Yesterday, 09:28 PM

GTBradley replied to a thread IRS upgrade in Roadster

If you catch FFR when they have their $2500 off on accessories sale you can apply it to the IRS. That’s what I did and then bought a bunch more...

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Yesterday, 09:03 PM

GTBradley replied to a thread Finally Painted! in Roadster

Positively stunning!

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Yesterday, 01:44 PM

Ducky2009 replied to a thread Paint is done in Roadster

Looks GREAT! Congrats

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Yesterday, 12:51 PM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

The Speedhut resistor that their instructions refer to is a 4.7-10K Ohm, 0.25watt minimum. https://www.speedhut.com/instructions.i I can't find...

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Yesterday, 11:48 AM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

The Speedhut tach can accept several different tach signals, including an ECU signal after adding a provided resistor. I'm not sure how the...

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Yesterday, 10:48 AM

GTBradley replied to a thread Paint is done in Roadster

That is a nice paint job!

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08-19-2019, 10:14 PM

Papa replied to a thread Paint is done in Roadster

Nice work, Jeff! Does that mean mine gets color next? :p

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08-19-2019, 09:57 PM

Papa added 2 photo(s) to album Non-Build

08-19-2019, 08:39 PM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

I'm referring to the setting for the ignition type in your handheld. There is a screen called "RPM to Sniper/Ignition Type". You should select...

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08-19-2019, 05:07 PM

Papa replied to a thread You better take the keys out of your car in Off Topic Discussions

Hey! At least that guy can reach the pedals and see over the dash.

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08-19-2019, 12:41 PM

GTBradley replied to a thread Parking brake sticking on multiple calipers in Roadster

I hope so, Trevor (TMScrogins) from above seems to have had this fix work on the Willwoods.

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08-19-2019, 11:15 AM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

Okay. Next, in the setup wizard, what did you select for RPM to Sniper/Ignition Type?

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08-19-2019, 10:38 AM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

When you say you're using the Hyperspark ignition system, what components are you referring to? Is it just the distributor, or complete CDI coil and...

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08-19-2019, 09:00 AM

GTBradley replied to a thread Halibrand wheel faux knock off's in Roadster

This seems to be a really good solution. Just to be clear, are you putting the o-ring on the outside between the wheel and the spinner only?

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08-18-2019, 04:10 PM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

Ohms going to zero = no resistance = short circuit in your wiring somewhere. Check your wiring for those non-functioning gauges. Make sure you have...

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08-18-2019, 11:37 AM

GTBradley replied to a thread Parking brake sticking on multiple calipers in Roadster

Count me in on this problem, my right rear Wilwood brake drags. I suspected it was the parking brake but didn’t get a chance to look into it before...

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08-17-2019, 08:56 PM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

Yep -- Had spark plugs on the brain the last few days.

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08-17-2019, 08:00 PM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

Trust me on this one. Your tach gauge will work if you use the RF tach wire to the coil. I assume you have gauges provided by FFR; either Speedhut...

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08-17-2019, 07:49 PM

Papa replied to a thread Patrick's 427 Build in Roadster Build Threads

Good progress, Pat. Keep pushing through the little issues and before you know it, you'll have it finished. Dave

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08-17-2019, 02:28 PM

Papa replied to a thread Gauges not working! in Electrical - 33 HotRod

For the tach, don't use the tach wire from the Sniper, use the RF tach wire that runs to the coil. The gauges that are pegged sound like a bad...

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08-17-2019, 11:42 AM

Papa replied to a thread Fuel Line questions in Roadster

1-1/2 years on the car with no fuel smell, although that doesn't mean it won't come with more use. I've already made up my mind that if I do need to...

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08-17-2019, 09:15 AM

Papa replied to a thread Fouling Plugs ... Again in Roadster

Thanks, This is what I suspect as well. Once I have the car back and legal, I plan to have it properly tuned on a chassis dyno. I'll have to...

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08-17-2019, 08:52 AM

Ducky2009 replied to a thread Oil Cooler Opening Grille - Mesh Cover - Breeze in For Sale - Parts

The Breeze one is gone. I can made additional steel ones, if you like the smaller mesh. PM me if interested.

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