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Perfect thank you for the info.
Putting the front clip back on the coupe and can’t remember the position of the spring on the bolt that secures the support wishbone to the...
Have a quick question and thank you for any assistance. When bolting the top and bottom sections of a front fat fender ford together should I use...
Looks like this only straighter
I had an unfortunate meeting with a ditch in my coupe. I’m collecting parts am at a loss as to what to call the front most cross member that...
Well I managed to get to adjustment screw, turned an alen wrench Into a screwdriver. Backed it out 2.5 turns. Unfortunately could not test it they...
Don’t think kick down cable comes into play at 1/8 throttle or less it has a ton of slack and seems to work as it should I’m banking on modulator...
Thank you sir good information
Reread your post it shifts into high properly problem is when putting along at 35 mph it continuously downshifts to 2nd and back to 3rd if it is...
Marty Thank you, once I get access I was going to Back it out one turn at a time Are you telling me it can be removed? I never had the pleasure...
No vac advance modulator on manifold vac initial timing 18 total 38 all in about 2800
Yes it’s a big chevy The builder I used came highly recommend. Abruzzi in Warren Ohio. He does Dyno his builds. Motor runs great and idles fine at...
3/16 hard line with 2 short hoses no external leaks. Engine just freshened by reputable builder, .Cam specs mech roller .660 .666 lift 254 260@.50...
Well if I can’t get it dialed in I can always drop it in 2nd when erratic shifting occurs.
It is attached to manifold vacuum. Ported vac is less than 6” at idle
I thank you for your reply one way or another I will get to it. Was just verifying what builder said before I dig in. Have a great day
Good morning, I recently had the trans rebuilt for my 1941 ford coupe. I’m having a problem when driving at about 35 mph. It continuously shifts...
yes I hear you and you are correct thanks all
Steel retainers one keeper is still in the retainer other is gone
Not at all was cruising about 30 punched it ,it popped I lifted no more than 3500
Just don't get how both failed in the same cylinder
i heard a pop and had poor idle and a valve ticking after a mild flogging limped home 4 mile and pulled valve covers # 7 had bottom tip of pushrod...
Well got it in turned out pretty good sorry I can't post pics.ended up with a few wrinkles around the rear window I should have trimmed the...
Ok got it attach fabric to rear of panel on windlace side tack on panel then wrap and tuck. Garnish retains back of panel. As far as quality it...
Yes that sounds right quarter window garnish would hide tacks. Also after eyeballing there is a channel that runs up front of quarter that tack...
Thanks a million for the pics must of been fun removing that. Yes my instructions state the b pillar panel is tacked in first then covered with...
Have a cardboard panel that covers b pillar and runs down to quarter panel I assume rubber holds this.
Thanks insulation is in have "shark teeth" retainer for above door also just wondering if this job requires any plastic rubber or cardboard tack...
This will be my first I had an upholsterer lined up but decided to give it a go as he is 70 miles away would be a cold ride with rear windows out....
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