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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Default Typical Tune-Up

Since I bought my 69 I have changed the oil, coolant (radiator too),pwr steering fluid, and tranny fluid, and I have ran a bottle of fuel system cleaner.. I have checked the plugs,, they look good and the car runs good, so what else should I be looking at as for as a tune up is concerned? I have adjusted the curb idle to where I think it should be (probably a little high) but how about fuel mixture? Timing? How hard is it to advance timing? and should I?
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Fluids (oil, coolant, power steering, tranny)
Filters (oil, air, fuel, tranny)
PCV valve
Distributor cap, rotor, wires & plugs
Points (if you still have them)
Vacuum lines
Belts
Timing
Carb tune (idle & air/fuel mixture)
Rear differential fluid
Lube chassis
Lube door/trunk/hood hinges and latches
Battery/charging system
Brake pads/shoes & fluid
Tire pressure/tread
Check all lights
Wash, polish & wax

Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Default RE: Typical Tune-Up

Forgot a few things thatI did do..

-Rear end oil change
-The cap and rotor/points are all new looking on the inside..
-New tires on front end, rear are good, just a crappy size 205 70 15,, front 225 60 15 BF geforce
-New alternator/ voltage regulator / battery

Need to lube the chassis though..

Pads and shoes are great but I do need to change the fluid..

Anything else? I think Im pretty much on top of this thing.. I did notice today that on my front right fender where it meets the light housing it is bondo'd to the housing I dont know why though.. I think the car was wrecked on the front end and then fixed and now the bondo is cracked .. That sucks..


Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Default RE: Typical Tune-Up

I can't think of any thing else right now, but maybe other people can pitch in. I'll add everything to my list and maybe we can get a sticky or an entry into the FAQ section. I'll also edit my post to include the items that you mentioned in your original post.
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