Q&A

Q. Concerning the Q&A column in the Oct. 25 issue mentioning the 1977 Olds engine, my dad bought a brand-new ’77 Delta Royale off the showroom floor, one of the first to arrive. It was a great car. Later, my … More »

Q. In response to Marvin Honeycutt’s question regarding the Chevron starting fluid can (Nov. 1 Q&A), I am very familiar with the product and the procedure for its use. In the early 1980s I worked as a mechanic for a … More »

Q. Attached is a picture of a radiator cap I inherited from my father when I cleaned out his house following his death. A friend of mine suggested I send a pic to you to see if anyone can identify … More »

Q. I examined the Delco distributor on my 1972 Buick. I believe the distributor cap that Larry Claypool inquired about (Oct. 18 Q&A) is actually a manufacturing defect. I believe the inserts were placed in the mold prior to the … More »

Q. On the statement by large collection managers that they use leaded alcohol-free gas (Q&A Oct. 11), I am under the impression that it is illegal under federal statutes to use leaded gas in motor vehicles that are used on … More »

Q. I heard recently that the 2013 Chevy Impala (a short run this year) will be the last domestic-built (Canada, actually) car with a front bench seat, though with the fold-down armrests it is bucket seat-like. This raises the question … More »

Q. My 1948 Willys CJ-2 Jeep seems to have lost power. The compression is within specs and the engine runs great and revs well in the lower gears. There is no backfire (carburetor or exhaust when fully warmed), even at … More »

Q. You are correct in naming the unknown hood ornament in the Sept. 13 Q&A as from a Studebaker truck. My book shows it being used from 1941 to 1948. — Ray Geweke, Sherwood, Wis. A. Thanks. We also heard … More »

Q. Regarding the 1967 Mustang convertible in the “7s Collection” of Robert Plummer, written up by John Gunnell on pages 30-31 of the Aug. 23 issue, it is described and shown (front view) as being among the 1 percent of … More »