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Really do hope we’ve not scared the op off, these trucks can be more work than they appear initially but I sure don’t regret doing it, while not...
Same for the torque box, only fixed the one in the cab, the one under the front of the box I left as I intended to replace the bed floor, well 4...
I had similar experience [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Had a tank built in the late 80s, few pointers, don’t tell them it’s going to be gas tank, say it for hydraulic oil, will cost 3 or more times as...
Yeah might be a bit overkill but I really hate to have to go back and fix things I didn’t build strong enough :)
May not be helpful but this is what I did for mine[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Close enough has always been good enough to me, getting it running and stopping and on the road is always priority to keep momentum
How does the template compare to the other quarter
I’d be giving the old one you have a thorough cleaning first, if there’s no tearing or holes in the diaphragm, the only other problem usually is...
The new pumps that supposedly fit, if it will actually pump fuel don’t work, the arm is incorrect. At best you can only get half stoke. really...
Make a template of the quarter and compare with the lid, looks to me like the lid is too flat, not enough curvature.
The 350 probably wants more carb and it sounds like the distributor is shorting with the advance
Lots of little tacks with good penetration and very careful grinding of only the proud part leaves plenty of metal
that’s what I did for my 272, works great
Can’t help you with the pop but loosen the oil pan bolts about half way out the pry the front of the pa down then you should be able to remove the...
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