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Hi all, I was looking for an answer, but could not find it, so here is the stupid thing which happened to me. I am building an AV8 Roadster...
Hi! Now I build it all together- no big force needed in the end, when I lowered the frame and bring everything aline. For a test, I jumped on the...
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Hi all, I was wrong, it is about one inch, see the photo here. Think this is really ok with ratch strapes. I will try it now once more. Will let...
Hi all, Thanks for all the answers. Even more for the very detailed instructions. I got the book „how ton built a Hot Rod“. Have to check the area...
I overhauled the rear and the quick change diff is a winters part. I think I habe to push 2-3 inches to the front of the car. Can do it with a...
Yes, Jimvette59, I need force to bring it in, when all is bolted together.. I can bring the leaf spring into the groove of the crossmember, but it...
Hi all, Building my AV8, shortened my driveshaft, completed it with my adapter for my 10 spline winters. Length or works fine. I shortened the...
Awesome thread! This makes me buying my 3620, also. Mine was an open driveshaft, so I need some time to get the right parts to convert it to...
[ATTACH] Hi all, I am back with more info. Please see the picture. We found a matching bearing cap from a french flathead, which makes it much...
Hi all, Here is what we found! The answer to the question. Broken Main Bearing!! So this is why the pressure decrease in high gear - the...
Hi all engine will be checked completely today. I am wondering what it will be, but sure it is a bearing or even worse, the crankshaft itself. I...
Hi all, Please hear the noise of the turning assembly. Look hear: [MEDIA] Sounds not good! Your Opinion..? The H.A.M.B.
Hi together, and thank you all. Sounds not very good. The H.A.M.B.
[ATTACH] Hi all, I got a 1953 Mercury engine from a friend. He told me it rund very fine. I cleaned it and found out it was redone sometime ago....
[ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi you all, I pulled the engine, what was a pain in the ass. But I did it. Looking to the oil pump, I can not find an...
Hi all, I will do it right - I will pull the engine. Of course you will get information about the circumstances. I need the engine bullet proof....
Hi all, Thanks again for all your input. I am always very surprised how you all are willing to help a guy who lives thousands of miles away. That...
Hi and thanks for the details - think you are right - rod or main bearing issue - this is why the oil pressure decreases...cause it can flow with...
Drove the car now - low oil pressure when acceleration under load. Think I killed a rod bearing.... Look here: [MEDIA] Car sounds very rough,...
Hi all, I changed, oil, changes spark plugs and condenser of Dizzy. Oil pressure is good again up to 60 I found three cracked plugs - see...
Hi all and thank you for all your opinions and recommendations. I am always happy to have so much guys here with that big experience. I opened the...
Hi, I will try this, too I am just changing the oil and opened the smaller cap of the oil pan - Filter of oil pump looks good. Will close and...
Hi Tommy, I never had bad spark plugs. That was an idea of my friend here, too. Will check this, also. Thank you The H.A.M.B.
But could this let the engine sound rougher....? Like it is a little unbelanced? The H.A.M.B.
You are right, oil pressure should increase with rpm. This is what it does when it stands still. - not in gear. 5th gear pushing the pedal,...
Thank you for this hint. I will change oil tomorrow immediately! Hopefully it will be better than. That would be the easiest job. I had really bad...
Hi all, I did a search, yes I did. But cannot find what I got... I drove my Flatty in the 36 coupe today a little rougher on the German Autobahn....
Hey! Thanks for the recommendation! I will try it and see what happens. Nothing to loose with this method. You will read from me soon. Michael...
Thanks a lot! will test it and see how it works...you never know when you need something like this... Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B....
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