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but should it be torqued to set the bearings, it just seems a little to loose . I saw on a site they we're using a torque wrench to set the bearings and then backing off. have the wrench not the socket. your thoughts?

anyone know the size socket for removing the nut on the front spindle/

that's me, I think your right, the poly would be more for the guy running hard. I'm old and slow!

I'm changing the bushing on the suspension this winter , poly or rubber? I only put about 800 miles on the car per yr. just use for cruising. I hear a lot about poly and how long they last but lots of squeaking. has anyone been disappointed after putting them in.

thanks Peter, you seem to know what your talking about.

want to replace the stock air cleaner on 81 with a chrome edelbrock air cleaner and kn filter but what do you do with all the vacuum hoses going the stock cleaner, should they just be capped?

thanks Bud, no smoke but did look at the choke an saw a wire that came off the carb (passenger side of carb) reattached and seams to run smoother and less fume. it's always something with these cars and that's ok with me. love the challenges!

thanks Bill for the info, guess where I'm going now.

new member 9-13 and to these post. Great to have our own 81site.When I start up I get a very strong exhaust fume,(kill the neighbors) but it runs great . cat was remove. is this a carb issues?:mad PS, the dream final came true at 53!