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I was thinking it would be a packaging problem. Thanks for the replies
I have a 64 C10 that is going to need rockers and floor work. I know that reproduction panels aren't magic, and will need some modification to fit...
Blues4U- thanks for that info. Im pretty sure its the original Rochester 2 Barrel. I will absolutely follow these steps. This is going to be a...
Thanks for all the replies guys. I understand how to set timing and find TDC. This is my first Chevy, and after lots of googling I couldn't find...
Got it. I guess i used passed in the wrong way there. I intend to Advance the timing to about 12deg to start
Ya, I really just want to know how to time it without marks. I believe it is like the one in the pic that Pist-n-Broke posted. The car is at my...
I appreciate the help. I read that early 283's were internally balanced but I guess that ended in 62. We just picked the truck up on Saturday so I...
Hey guys, My dad and I just picked up a 64 C10 longbed with a 283 and a powerglide. Its our first project together and we are going to try and...
This is a subject that really hits home for me. My family has a farm near Temple, TX, I am a professional cook, and I love old hot rods. But the...
Do you have any pics? I would be very interested
Nice dude.. You took some badass pics! The one with the hoodless F100 should make the calender
I have found many headers the motor, just not the car. I am worried about clearance issues. Most of the headers for the motor are for f100's. How...
The 332 Interceptor is a factory 4 barrel. Not sure of other changes it has over the standard 332, but it seems to be fairly rare. I am not...
Thanks a lot guys. That makes it easy getting it all from the same place. I am also having a hell of a time locating manifolds or headers that...
Im going to be tuning up a 1958 332 Interceptor FE and wanted to see what brand parts you guys have had good luck with. Spark plugs/wires, oil...
Well I went out yesterday and turned the key and heard the "bag of rocks" sound for a second then it went away and the car fired up! Sounds...
I will absolutely hang on to the 332 and go through it myself as time and money allow but it looks like a swap is my short term answer. I have...
I am actually leaning towards a 390 also because of the availability of parts and performance options. If I were to put in a 390 would the motor...
Im not to worried about pulling it apart. I have a motors manual and am pretty mechanically inclined so I have no problem jumping right it. I will...
Ouch. I really was way off. Well maybe I was jumping to conclusions and it doesnt need a rebuild. Maybe it just needs a nice, free hug. Dammit. I...
How much more would I be looking at. It will sit for a while if it costs more than $1500. That is a shitload of money to me!
I have never taken heads off of a motor, never really worked on a motor at all to be honest. But its not 110 here today and I have time so I might...
Well my finances are on par with most everyone else i reckon. Money will always be tight for me. But I will keep the car for the foreseeable...
My 58 Fairlane has a 332 FE interceptor that I think just imploded. Sounds like someone threw a bag of rocks in it when I went to start it. So now...
My bank has a "way 2 save" feature where a dollar is deposited into this saving account every time i use my card. I just checked mine and had $233...
Im 29.. This is my 58 Fairlane. It has a 332 Interceptor and runs great when the charging system is working. [IMG]
I have also found the black tape under the dash. I find all kinds of fun little things from the previous owner. \ Thanks for the replies. Lets see...
The picture is of an Edelbrock carb. A PO zip tied the linkage so its running all 4 barrels all day. And the linkage goes into what I assume is...
Thanks again for all the info guys. Headed back down to fight it!
Also--- F**K WIRING!!
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