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Old May 11, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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Quick Question

I just have a Quick Question and I hope it doesnt turn into a DonneyBrook.Like my Last Post.
I recently had all of my Body Mounts changed out after the restoration.
The Rag Joint also had to be changed due to alignment dynamics.There was a Ground Strap on the Rag Joint that was disconnected.
When we re-assembled the Steering Column to the Steering Gear we made sure the Ground Strap was re attatched.Now the car is Running on what seems to be 4 Cylinders.Terrible Performance.is there any connect between that Ground on the Rag Joint and the Ignition.Thanks in adavance.
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Old May 11, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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is there any connect between that Ground on the Rag Joint and the Ignition.
Nope. That would be handled by the ground strap between the engine and firewall. I believe the rag joint strap is for radio suppression and to be sure that the horn works.

And stop threatening people. You're so violent and mean!

- Eric
Old May 11, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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I am not..Both of my Sons refer to me as the Golden Retriever.
Thanks for having my back..
Old May 11, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Good Evening Mr. Roth - Something you might consider is 'the doctrine of clean hands':

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unclean_hands

Read that carefully if you care to, its general information only, not meant to represent legal advice. Best of luck to you.
Old May 11, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Old May 11, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Old May 11, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Old May 11, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Old May 11, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Old May 11, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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What might possibly has happened is the distributor cap was disturbed, try reseating it.
Old May 12, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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Found it.Vacuum Leak in the Master Cylinder/Power Brake Booster.The Rubber Boot.Torn .
Old May 12, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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I wish my High School and College Football Coaches would have taught me how to Block and Idiot..
Old May 12, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Geez, Ron, you shouldn't have told us the fix so soon. The other guys were just getting warmed up. I haven't laughed that hard since my ex-wife got her first car repair bill. What a riot!
Old May 12, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rroth01
Found it.Vacuum Leak in the Master Cylinder/Power Brake Booster.The Rubber Boot.Torn .
That'll do it!

Big strong guy like you doesn't need a booster anyway.

- Eric
Old May 12, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Im Old..56 Canadian...thats like 85 U.S...I can deal with humor ..Just not stupidity..I can take a shot..
Old May 12, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Thats just wrong Ron^^^^^^^^
Old May 13, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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I wasnt talking about you Eric..
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