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Thank you Ryan . It’s funny,,,,several here were not concerned at all,,,,kind of condescending about it . But,,,then the boss takes a close...
It’s sad really,,,I rarely come here anymore . I know I’m nobody ,,,but I miss the knowledge and feeling that everyone was always trying to help ....
Man,,,,that’s beautiful,,,,really good work . I need one of those . Tommy
Use a Scotchbrite pad in a 90 degree sander,,,,hit the teeth in a polishing fashion . Those will clean right up . Actually,,,,they look really...
The Corvette Summer Corvette,,,,,that was a cool car in my opinion . The only thing I never liked was the fender flares,,,,,the lower edge was...
That makes a lot more sense than removing the crank snout and welding it on . Tommy
Very impressive work,,,,I wish there were more engine builds like this ! That will be a really great running Caddy when you finish,,,,I can’t wait...
The last 5 sets of pistons I have purchased miked dead on ,,,, (just like Jack said ),,,,modern CNC machined pistons are usually very true to size...
Hi Mike , Using a hone at home will work just fine . It’s a shame that the shop can’t get the clearance correct,,but I guess it all goes back to...
Is that Moly grease on the input shaft splines ? Tommy
I have seen some that just took longer to get oil,,,,almost like they were air locked or something . It’s usually one or two rockers,,,but it can...
The 46RH isn’t computer controlled,,,,,and it’s a great transmission . It’s a 727 with an overdrive,,,,,but controlled with hydraulic pressure ....
If he can make it,,,,maybe we could help with his plane fare back home ? Tommy
If you have good inside and outside mics,,,,,then you don’t need the plasti gauge . Mics are much more accurate than the plastic strip . Tommy
Hi Jim , You stated a 1955 Chevy shop manual,,,,that’s good enough for me ! Chevy was always a fairly smart group,,,,,if they called it a...
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