Well I have been mostly a lurker for almost two years.
I have been searching for the right Bricklin for over year and a half.
Back just before Christmas I became the proud owner of
White, all original 1557. It has been in storage most of her life and only
has
3714 original miles on her, thats right less then Four thousand miles.
Let me update that, I took her around the block for the first time tonight
so I put about two
more miles on her. This car has the original tires on it, original window
sticker and some nice documentation. I had it flat bedded home. Drained out
the gas soaked each cylinder with a bit of marvel mystery oil, oil change
and let it sit over night. I put in some fresh gas and poured some gas in
the carburetor and after about almost 10 year hibernation (in a garage) she
started right up (try that with a fuel injected car). I have been too busy
to really get to play with my new toy and I will need to replace the brake
master, I want to pull the radiator and have it cleaned and tested, and
probably will replace the water pump. I understand that a good choice is the
Flow Kooler 1650 any recommendations on that?
Now some questions.
What is the coolant capacity of a 75 Brick?
How many qts of oil does it take, I put in 5 but it looks like it can take
more?
I would like to replace the alternator and was told use a 75 Granada
alternator with the higher output of about 60 amps (they sell one at pep
boys with a lifetime warrantee) is there a better choice? Because the car is
all original except for the new battery I want to keep the car correct if I
can.
What type of hydraulic fluid do I use in my s l o w h y d r a u l i c d o o
r s
Im told it is just trany fluid but what type?
The horn doesnt work, I think it may be the switch in the steering wheel, I
pulled the connector off the
Horn relay and have +12vdc on one side all the time, one side is ground all
the time and nothing on the center connector, can any one let me know how
this circuit is wired or how to test the horn switch?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I am from Long Island NY BTW
Regards,
Mike D.
Vin 1557
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