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A quote from my grandfather. "From the neck down is a dollar a day. From the neck up is unlimited." Found this to be accurate.
FYI SPEEDS FOR DRILLING A. Speed refers to the revolutions per minutes of the drill press spindle. For efficiency in specific drilling...
Only your DMV can answer your question.
Don't forget your local library. What they don't have they can usually get from another library.
Is it possible the elongated opening in the stand is to allow for movement of the pump arm? The pump should not need an elongated hole.
Which wheel had no fluid in the wheel cylinder? If one of the rear, did any fluid leak out of the line when the cylinder was removed? If not,...
Back in the late 60s I installed a kit in my car that used engine vacuum to pull hot or cold drinks into a plastic cup inserted into the...
Donuts You never told us what you are wanting to weld. Body sheet metal only or thicker stuff like suspension and frame components? A 110 volt...
Don't forget the 351W for more power than the 289 or 302. Also the 300 six may be an option.
Correct dwell will be obtained by properly setting the point gap to specifications.
Tfeverfred, The Ford name is Chestnut.
Have a 62 Fairlane with a very similar color. Always called it Turkey S$%t brown.
302 and 351W should both use the same engine mounts.
If you need the power and have the $$$ go with the C. If you just want a streetable reliable ride go with the W.
Also verify the rod from the brake pedal that contacts the master cylinder piston has some clearance when you let off on the pedal. If the MC...
The last engine I sent to the shop cost less than $500 to have the block, heads, oil pan, valve covers and timing cover. hot tanked. The engine...
Are the headlight housings the problem or is it the bulbs?
Keep as far from the exhaust as possible.
Just how accurate a meter do you think you need for automotive work?
Squirrel is absolutely correct. The sides of the belts are supposed to drive against the sides of the pulleys. If they bottom out in the pulley...
Check the frame closely. These cars utilize a unibody type construction and if the frame is rottted out the cost of repairs is out the roof.
I'd say NO on the visor. Keep the steel rims you hve. Whatever is comfortable for seat covers. Make it mechanically sound and drive the h#ll...
If using the F150 gauges like the OP and you would like to convert the Ford ammeter into a voltmeter for about $35 contact Rocketman's Classic Cougar.
First off we need to know if you want to wire it for 110 or 220.
For a basic foundation skills your local community college is the way to go. They are cheap enough that you could pay out of pocket then use your...
Although the front grill on these cars is considered either butt ugly or beautiful, depending on your personal stance they are good solid cars....
ALL bolted connections should be detensioned in the reverse order they were torqued.
All gaskets must "flow" in order to fill the gaps in the machined surfaces they are in contact with. Obviously rubber or cork gaskets will fill...
For squirrel, The reason heads bolts are torqued from the inside out is to allow the gasket to expand outward as we tourque. If we were to torque...
When used for applications like they were originally designed for I see no problems.
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