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I have been working on the projects when I could find the time. I started building a new shop when my wife decided she wanted a new house, so I...
I really think there is a place for all three engines in my world, For driving on the street, I prefer a custom car with a nice smooth idle. I...
Been awhile since I last posted. I got into a holding pattern for an engine gasket set that never showed up. I do have another source for gaskets,...
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[ATTACH] Couple of projects in cold storage while I build a new shop.
Went to the H.A.M.B. DRAGS, stayed all day had a great time.
I have been a mechanic all my life. I pick up all my tools and throw them in a catch drawer in my tool box when I'm finished with them, if its a...
They are on Nashville Cragslist. This could be a scam ad, buyer beware....
Looked at the rods and mains, appears to be a low mileage engine. I went ahead and pulled the pistons, and the rings are stuck, no big surprise...
Well, another couple of months and it will be spring again, Hopefully some parts cars will come out of hibernation and I can get back on the...
Working on the engine today, trying to get the camshaft out. I made a fixture to hold the valves and springs, puts just enough pressure on the...
Been a professional mechanic for almost 40 years, when it comes to tools I have learned, quality is value at any price-cheap is just cheap.
Looking at the picture again the vacuum tree right behind the carb also needs to be plugged with some smaller hose and a bolt or screw, or buy a...
It looks like your carb has a vacuum port on the rear that needs to be plugged. You can just put in a bolt in a longer rubber hose for a temporary...
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