Hello from Germany!

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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby NicolasB » Tue May 25, 2021 7:12 pm

Being in California, there’s a reason why I like working and driving cars before ‘75: no emissions test (wish is was the 25 year rule, though)! Now only if the gas wasn’t $4.50 per gallon around me for premium…(Costco has it for $3.99 but a distance away).

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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby roland » Wed May 26, 2021 1:32 am

We have to pay 6.00 to 6.50 $ for a gallon premium fuel. That is averaging 1,50 EUR per litre.
Emission control is as annoying. Reason for me is, no cars younger than 30 years. You get a special H (historic) licence plate for em.
The greenies are on the way to top :roll:
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Otto Skorzeny
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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Wed May 26, 2021 5:31 am

Here in Georgia gas is $2.69 per gallon. That's still $1.00 higher than last year. Thanks Joe!

No emission tests are required for vehicles 25 years or older. This is a rolling number so each year newer cars are exempt.

No safety or technical inspections are required for any vehicles in Georgia. (tractor trailers excepted)

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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby Jelonek » Wed May 26, 2021 1:59 pm

.... Otto thats great!!!!

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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby Jelonek » Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:59 am

Hi everybody! I´m looking for a good Ignition Distributor for my 1966 Toronado, couse I have a problem with this like at the picture :?
do you have any recomandations? for that ?? What do you use in your cars ? or what ist the best solution for that ??

thanks for your help!
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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby bcroe » Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:47 pm

I suffered those points ignitions when those cars were built. Soon I
was building electronic ignitions for them. Now days, I would just
drop in an HEI from a 77-79 Olds 350, available new or rebuilt. Not
for a 403, has a poor advance curve.

The problem with that car is clearing the air cleaner, might take some
surgery or a 70s air cleaner. Needs the 8mm wires and set plug gap
to about 0.055 in. The ignition ballast resistor must be shorted out,
wire from the starter not needed. Bruce Roe
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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby Jelonek » Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:54 pm

That’s great thank you so much this is my idea as well I try to get something in US .

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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby Jelonek » Sat Apr 15, 2023 2:56 am

Hello everybody
Last time I have a small problem with freez plug on the left and right side of the engine. Can I change that all without the engine replaced? What do you mean?

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Otto Skorzeny
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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:02 am

Hi Jelonek.

I'm not sure I understand what you are asking. Are you asking whether the core plug can be replaced without removing the engine from the car?

Since I don't have my car anymore I can't look at the plug. When replacing, however, you can use expandable rubber plugs instead of brass or steel ones.

If you can knock the old one into the block and remove it, the rubber ones are pretty easy to install in tight places.

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Re: Hello from Germany!

Postby Jelonek » Wed May 10, 2023 11:27 am

Thank you very much that was my question. I took a look on my end train after our holiday now I have no leakage and I’m very happy to drive this car.
Did you have the possibility to buy another one?, that was a really very bad day for you after the car burning I saw all picture and that was so sorry to lose it.


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