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Are they known for running hot? Its a 49 with the original block bored to 324. It has 56 code 10 heads and matching 56 inlet manifold. Heads were...
The old lever shocks on the rear of my '49 88 are way past it. As a design having a large heavy box on the brake backplate with a weird linkage...
My lever arm rear shocks are worn out and leaking. Can anyone recommend a way of fitting tubular shocks in their place? I want it to still look...
Hello, Forgive me if this is veering into restorer territory too much. Following all the debates on here about glass, I need to sort my front...
Firstly Seasons Greetings from over here in the UK. Can anyone give a bit of Hydramatic advice please? Its in a 49 Rocket 88. Forward Drive works...
Hi everyone, could you please guide me as to which oil to use in a 1949 Hydramatic? The transmission is completely empty after a rebuild....
I have two, one is the original 1949 that came with the 303 in my 88. The other is a 1956 that came with a parts 324 engine. The original 303 has...
Hello again from Britain, has anyone got advice about band setting tools for a 49 hydramatic? The trans is out of the car on a stand. My shop...
Forgive me if this is in the wrong place. I am trying to sort the bad oil leaks from my 49 Olds Hydramatic. It is out of the car. How does the...
Thought it was about time to join up on here. I'm Jim, AKA Jim The Sweep, as thats what I do for a living. I have a 49 Olds Rocket fastback that...
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