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If you want to check tdc just pull the #1 plug and drop in a long wooden dowel. As you rotate the assembly...BY HAND... watch the dowel rise and...
This might be of some interest at $376.90 and frees shipping. Edelbrock 2115 Performer Intake Manifold For Cadillac 472-500 V8 Engines -...
Very Nice!
OK, I'll bite...what's the story on the oil filter?
Much depends on the size of the fasteners.
...house and shop and how many car projects...? You are an ambitious soul.;)
Some good thoughts above. I'd worry about your cut-off wheel debris, use tin snips or a nibbler...residue is likely from an incomplete cleaning...
I have a pair of 500's in the shop, figure that they must be good for something, someday. Of course, sitting next to them are numerous B&RB pieces...
Root, I just finished reading through 11 pages of your 55 project...damn, what didn't you touch? How is the interior noise today?
...not like hot-rodders haven't found 'other' uses for commercial products before. To my eye it looks like it could be useful, hence the question.
Starting on a somewhat OT truck and looking at sound deadeners. Found this product, Soundproofing Materials - Mass loaded vinyl MLV - Green Glue...
The yellow engine appears to be a 354, based on the heads, and IMHO $2k is steep. You really have to want it at that price, same for the DeSotos...
1930 Ford Model A with a 401 ci Buick V8 – Engine Swap Depot
I did note the curious stuff...I offered the link only as a means to identify what he might have. I don't pay much attention to brand x stuff but...
Maybe this will help: Chevrolet ZZ4 Crate Engine: Performance Analysis | Junkyard Mob
We'll be waiting for an in-depth report.;) I didn't spend as much time on metallurgical studies as I should have (too many girls to study...) but...
The thread has morphed into a catch-all for flywheel protection in general, and even some discussion about blankets. So Yeah, collect some...
...plenty of new guys in the last 5 years...;)
Old thread ? yes, useful info? YES Plenty of guys running manual trans that perhaps haven't been exposed to 'problems' that have a reasonably easy...
With the LA engine you should use the driver side exhaust from a 68-71 A-body. It wraps nicely around the steering shaft. The top shock can mount...
Good place to start! Also check deck height at the corners.
Custom forgings mean just that, custom. You get to choose every aspect of the design. Cost is relative to what else could be done, or not done, to...
Looks pretty good as is to these old eyes.
Yup, good for a stout 440. Leave it as is and head to the gym...
Thats Great! 1958 was a good year for kids.
I like how they taped off the heads and oil fill and left the valley open. :D
I can't offer anything on the steering box but you get bonus points for using an RB in the car. What are the front mounts from?
...perhaps check and see if Shane is still in the business...
276 and 291 rods are 6.076" and the 330-341 are 6.625"
As mentioned, if the journal is too far gone for turning then they can most certainly be welded. As for interchange the 241, 259 and 270 all share...
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