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Kinda surprised no one has hit the snitch button on this one.
Pick up stuff.
They can be done with brazing. Building a solid jig is the key to a solid finished product.
Spot on advice right here. ^^^^^
As said, its best used on an air cooled engine. Reading your plugs is your best tuning aid. The strap will tell you what the engine likes...
Running any engine with no headers/manifolds has a distinct sound. I recommend every one witnesses it once in their life. Start an engine on a...
That image is pure heaven.
If it is carbed, raising fuel pressure will cause other issues. You will need to replace the jets.
Run stands are not Dyno's.
I was referring to the stiches and webbing deteriorating with age. The last thing you want, is the harness to fail and bounce your head off the...
Very nice. That looks really good.
HAHAHA I'm thinking he hasn't.
Buy a carb built to be used with a blower.
If you are using them for restraints, there is no reason not to use a new harness. There is a reason they need to be changed out every few years...
^^^^ Well, there's your answer. Good to know.
You could thread a nipple in to protect the threads. Drill a pilot hole from the outside. Then drill a bigger hole from the inside.
HAHAHA So true. Some people are just missing something in life.
Send it back.
American Auto Wire, makes some great harnesses. I have installed quite a few. I am not sure if they cover your application, but they may have...
Its seems to depend on how many people hit the "snitch" button.:rolleyes:
Now that thing just screams traditional. Different length adjustable push rods are available. Sumit or Jegs has them, and from the pic...
I can appreciate the quality of the builds, but how does this fit in traditional hot rods?
Are you sure the distributor has 12 volts while cranking?
A garage "rebuilt" Flathead, by a unknown builder will not bring big money.
Try a different bolt.
I saw that car on CL. The price wasn't out of line. Nice job rescuing it.
List it locally for $125. take $100. If it turns over, and there are no visible cracks, everyone wins.
All he needs is a DBL pumper, and a dual point dist. And he will have a "runner", in the "been there, done that crowd" mind.:rolleyes:
The Thumper cams require compression. The 327/350, the L79, the LT1 all had compression. Either stick with the 268H, or put some wind in your...
Happy new year. I drove my tractor from my shed to my neighbors garage, and back home again. HRP reported me. Happy new year...
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