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Power Secrets by Smokey Yunick. Own it, read it like it. It will aid you on your quest. Use modeling clay to verify piston to valve clearance...
Arrid extra dry (yes the antiperspirant deodorant) works great for checking for small coolant leaks and a/c hoses. R134 freon (just a little)...
Try to find a 20 to 30 something year old that can start a carburated vehicle or god forbid one with a manual choke.
Keep it and fix it. The education yor get in the process will be priceless. These kind of guys are a dying breed. Its a wonderful addiction....
I was 17 and building a '51 willys station wagon with a 327 chevy in it. Had the tires up on concrete blocks (AKA jackstands). Leaning over grill...
I have a 500 caddy. Should be rolling this weekend. I never gave them a second look in the past but after looking it over it is a well designed...
I agree with RJP about the pedal ratio. Now what to do about it. You did not mention whether you have floor mount or swing mount. If you can...
I agree with the w/c idea, saw that happen a lot of times. Had this happen one time with new shoes. The linings were just a little bit wide and...
I think the WOT restarts may have contributed to your spun bearing. You can have a sample of the oil tested by any Caterpillar dealer for...
Isuzu rodeos and amigos used a dana 44 rear with HUGE axles. Most were posi and all I have found were 4.10 or 4.56. Can buy these things dirt...
I have been on here the last couple of months lurking in the shadows and soaking up information. Found a lot of good useful info on here so kudus...
Fairly new on here but just an idea, Take a look at the rear suspention on a dirt track car. They tend to use very short linkage and some builders...
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