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Not really no, how do I go about it? Thanks.
!!!!! FIXED !!!!! the problem all along ended up being the darn starter motor! the starter solenoid was not returning the drive gear back in...
yes sir, Im running a serpentine belt that powers the alt. and water pump. then i have the old v style for the power steering. no ac, and no belt...
Hello, the motor I ordered from jegs about a month ago new in the crate. you are correct about it turning for the torque converter mounting, And I...
Yes sir, Ive tried all of that. I can get it to move about 1/2 an inch with the starter but no luck with a breaker as Im afraid of rounding off...
it did turn to connect the bolts, that why I'm so stumped. I cannot think of anything that Ive done to it to cause this as I have not messed with...
when I removed the old engine for this new one, I disconnected the torque converter bolts from the fly wheel and removed the engine with only the...
no sir, but when I engage the starter, I can see the fan turn about half an inch.
No sir, all stock.
does Slacking the bolts loosen up a possible bind? I tried the breaker bar with no luck. I feel like I'm going to round off the 5/8 center bolt on...
Great Story! Good luck with your restoration :)
Soooooooo, heres the story, I bought a brand new gm performance 350 crate motor and installed it in my truck. after the final parts were attached...
Well I jacked it up and I cant get the calipers to slide at all with any force whatsoever. Is there a way to adjust this so it will?...
hello Pat. My buddy has a 52 chevy with the same set up as mine ( and parts) and it has run fine for 5 years. but thanks for your colorful opinion...
they are single piston floating caliper. I didn't know that it should be able to freely move back and fourth on its guide pins. So if I have the...
I pulled out the check valve on my ms as well. but for some reason they are still not retracting fully. I thought it might be because I have new...
Ive still got a floor single line master. I cant afford a total brake line change right now.
Thanks for the quick reply guys! I don't think the hoses are twisted, but I will check. I do have a little play in my brake pedal. I am using the...
Well, I'm back to having drag issues again in the front disc brakes. Here is my problem. when the car is cold its rolls easy but as you drive...
hmm. having trouble with photobucket......... I will retry later.
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Ive been wanting some wide whites for a while now, but cant currently afford the big prices for them. I bought a new set of cooper radials for my...
FIXED!!! Thanks a TON guys!!!!!!!!!!! i was able to take her out on the maiden voyage today. I would have never figured it out on my own. thanks...
Thanks Everyone!
Thanks for the info guys! I'm going to climb under it tomorrow to try and solve this issue. thanks again, Nick.
Thanks for the quick help guys! The kit said the stock master cylinder would work, but I do plan in the future to upgrade to a modern dual channel...
Hello all, Ive got a tech question for you all. I put in a disc brake conversion in my50 chevy with one of those ebay kits that come with...
Hey guys/gals, My names Nick and love this site of dedicated hot rodders! Ive been checking out this site for some time and decided to become a...
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