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I bought a pair of these described as 30-31 coupe mouldings but they are the wrong size,Very similar all round but to big.Can anyone please ID...
Thanks to Big John(Roughneck) of Bakersfield for the hospitality he showed while I was at the March Meet.Great spitroast pig and bar,and the best...
Can anyone please tell me if there is a thrust washer between the flange on the Cam and where it sits again'st the front of the block.I'm playing...
I am about to start putting my Cad motor together and my mate and I have been talking about wether the bores and rings /pistons should be lubed...
Would anyone know who supplies Brass Core plugs to suit a 58 caddie block.They run the dish type plugs. When googled for them only suppliers of...
What are the thoughts about how a T5 would handle the torque behind a Cad? Any problems or nothing to worry about. Interested in opinions on...
Does anyone sell Water Pump Kits for these other than New or Recoed Pumps? And,The 58 365 and 59 390s appear to share the same casting numbers...
Where would I a head bolt kit for a 50s/60s cad motor? Any ideas appreciated.
As the rods appear to be the same,Fitting a 390 crank in a 58 365 block,apart from the pistons what else is needed/recommended to be changed.I...
Looking for pics or info regarding this set up.Looking to put a VS57 with the variable speed drive removed onto a 58 365 motor.I read in the forum...
I am about to cracktest the block and heads and was wondering if anyone can tell me if there are any inherent problem spots to look for on these?...
Can anyone tell me what the Pressing/Lid setup is in the Bed just behind the drivers side? Thanks.
The crank I have has .050" under connecting rod brgs and .025" under main brgs and it needs a grind to clean up.Would anyone know who could supply...
I know the fuel level in the float bowl should be around 15/32 from the top of the bowl to the fuel level but not having the tool to measure this...
Can someone please tell me what these are off and are there any type off cap that in their opinion fit/suit these.Mainly interested if there are...
Does the standard ring gear on a 58/ 365 have 156 teeth? Thanks
I have a early 49 caddy motor,spring loaded cam model. I read that the later heads are better breathers so I scored a bombed 58 motor to use these...
In your opinon,what are the best lookin louvres.Is there a traditional louvre?:cool:
I have recently purchased a YC series doublelife 4 lobe dizzy to run in a 292 Y/block and was just wanting some info on setting it up using two...
How are ya's Live in West Oz,been into bikes and cars all life,inspired by the rockers and V8 boys from my boyhood,currently driving my first...
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