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Re: Ultramatic
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I have to put the car away (Storage unit.) as I have no place to store it at home. And I had been using stabil or the like, But unfortunately not last winter

Posted on: 2024/11/22 15:35
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Re: Ultramatic
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Hmm,I have never bought 93 octane for my car, always 87.I am not sure how My 327 would like it.Never had any problems Till I didn't make sure the tank was full for the winter. I am pretty sure the aki rating for regular was between 72-82 from 1946-1954

Posted on: 2024/11/22 15:03
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Re: Ultramatic
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I will give that a shot, Thanks Bob. Forgot to mention I too have a bad fuel problem as well as trans issues. I am pretty sure it is of my own doing. I didnt top up the tank for the winter. it was about 3/4 full. when I went to the gas station this spring on top of the trans slippage As I neared the station the car didn't want to run well at higher speeds. it was fine at 40mph or so but really didn't like throttle. filled the tank and didn't have any problem for about a mile heading back to the storage unit. Then started acting up again. Must be water in the fuel. Only does it when you try to put more fuel in the carb like for accelerating. at 40mph or less she runs smooth as normal

Posted on: 2024/11/22 9:49
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Re: Bad gas
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The only green fuel I had ever seen came out of a very old Outboard motor tank and there was some copper there. Yeah, antique fuel in an antique outboard! lol

Posted on: 2024/11/22 9:40
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Re: Ultramatic
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They only reason for the query was so I could actually drive the car till i got the issues fixed. As It would be a chore to install, that option is off the table. (Never wanted to do it in the first place) but of course, so is driving the car till I can address the issues. I will have to get it part way out of the storage unit to attempt to add fluid as My potato shaped body will not allow me any comfort while I attempt to get any fluid in the trans. How ever long it takes. And judging from past experience, it will not only be not fun, and slow, but messy as well

Posted on: 2024/11/19 14:31
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Re: Ultramatic
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Interesting. I will have to see what I have been putting in. I cant remember. I better set aside an hour or so to fill it lol. thanks for the info

Posted on: 2024/11/19 13:21
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Re: Ultramatic
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lol, understood. Can't really use a funnel. you couldn't see when the thing is going to overflow. even then I can only pour a small stream in. even then it will overflow. that is why I quoted such a long time to add fluid. I actually gave up using that method due to spillage. And only used a half full qt container for better aim. it didn't help much. and I have no clue how low it is. got to be over 2 qts low. that is why I wont drive the car anywhere till i get more fluid in her. this has been an on going issue ever since I got the car. Never had the time (Work) or now $$$ (Retirement) To address the issue. Other than the interior the only other issue the car has is replacing the power steering components back to the way it was from the factory. Oh yeah, forgot when I get the level up to the shift shaft it will start leaking again. lol

Posted on: 2024/11/19 12:26
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Re: Ultramatic
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ok 3 times in 2 years. 5 times in 3 years

Posted on: 2024/11/19 11:54
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Re: Ultramatic
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I dont have the proper cap for mine. its an old bottle cap. I find that does not work well for adding fluid. It would take 30 mins or so to put in even a quart. Not counting what you will spill. I have no choice at this point. but I dont see that happening now till spring. if then. I know its very low. pretty sure i figured I lose 1 qt every 160 miles. and I have no way to get under the car. Should probably sell it. but I would lose my butt

Posted on: 2024/11/19 11:33
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Re: Ultramatic
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shift shaft seal passenger side. and a cooling line going into the pan

Posted on: 2024/11/19 11:28
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