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Hahaha, love this. I always tell my wife, when she doesn't understand something I am trying to explain to her, that I will repeat my explanation...
I resurfaced an intake manifold using sandpaper and a flat surface with wonderful results. The intake was out a mile and perfect when i completed...
Well, after reading through this entire thread, I must say ... I have to agree. :cool:
Man, if I had a project that big and that involved, I wouldn't let a shop touch it unless there was an understanding that I would be stopping by...
Rebuild 305, install earlier heads with perimeter valve cover bolts, slap a 265 sticker on each valve cover or the air breather and ... lie your...
I failed to mention, I did not have an engine-driven fan, I ran an electric. I can't imagine trying to spin a fan and water pump with almost zero...
I bought an early Camaro rear and was told it was 3.08. Got it home, opened it up and ... UGH, 2.56. Installed in anyway, behind a TH350 and it...
I couldn't help but notice the big Tim Hortons sign ... I walked past his house in Toronto every school day when heading to Junior High and High...
I ran something very similar on a SBC several years ago. There just isn't enough wrap on the water pump pulley. My car would throw the belt. I...
Serious question ... what is a "mechanical" freeze plug. I am aware of three styles of engine freeze plugs ... the "tap in with a hammer and...
Jeeze, I've taken a dump that lasted longer than this thing was missing ... someone didn't forget where they parked it did they? :eek::D;)
Pressure testing the cooling system and compression testing the cylinders would have determined whether or not a head gasket was an issue and,...
Thanks for the update. Hopefully you'll find the noise is actually just the exhaust touching the frame or a suspension link (heim end) making a...
I suggest you contact the manufacturer of the Tru-trac and show them both the template you are using and the results you are getting. They are...
Post 163 and post 166 mentions the bent or possibly bent housing. Although a bent housing may not be causing the clunk, I do agree that now is...
A former neighbor bought a used 9" with the intention of having it shortened to fit his '63 Ford Falcon while also getting Strange axles...
Sorry to harp on this but I can't help shake the feeling that your issue has to do with axle length. I am more than a little confused as I think...
Couple things come to mind. Did you remember to refill with diff fluid? Hard question to ask but it's not like it's never been done before. If...
"Ask the local DMV as no other answers will be correct" then "try a local hot rod shop, they probably know" ... o_O Well which is it? Their...
I was spectating at Dragway Park Cayuga in (I am guessing) the 90's. I was with a friend who knew Al Billes (former Pro Mod driver and present...
Let's see ... attempt to start car - not even a click, bought new battery, overly ecstatic the problem was solved, proudly told WAY too many...
When you get the center section out, check the ring gear ... more specifically, is there one? o_O:D;)
I have used a factory (and slightly longer) tie rod end from a different Ford product to lengthen a manual Mustang II rack that I used on a 2"...
I've had my throttle jam full open on the highway once and appreciated the opportunity to shift into neutral after first killing the ignition.
I just made myself laugh with this thought :) ... NHRA stands for No Hurry Responding to Assholes. I mean, it ain't like the shoe don't fit me :D...
I owned a loaded 1986 Eagle wagon years ago (leather, cruise, tilt, p/seats, air, p/w, p/locks, change from 2 to 4 wheel on the fly etc) and I...
I fail to see the source of your confusion :D [ATTACH]
Ring gear and carrier still installed? ;):D [IMG]
"My mom had a family friend, who owns a body shop, repaint it and she got it back a couple of days ago". "I'm masking it to paint the bumpers and...
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