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I have been working on the projects when I could find the time. I started building a new shop when my wife decided she wanted a new house, so I...
I really think there is a place for all three engines in my world, For driving on the street, I prefer a custom car with a nice smooth idle. I...
Been awhile since I last posted. I got into a holding pattern for an engine gasket set that never showed up. I do have another source for gaskets,...
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[ATTACH] Couple of projects in cold storage while I build a new shop.
Went to the H.A.M.B. DRAGS, stayed all day had a great time.
I have been a mechanic all my life. I pick up all my tools and throw them in a catch drawer in my tool box when I'm finished with them, if its a...
They are on Nashville Cragslist. This could be a scam ad, buyer beware....
Looked at the rods and mains, appears to be a low mileage engine. I went ahead and pulled the pistons, and the rings are stuck, no big surprise...
Well, another couple of months and it will be spring again, Hopefully some parts cars will come out of hibernation and I can get back on the...
Working on the engine today, trying to get the camshaft out. I made a fixture to hold the valves and springs, puts just enough pressure on the...
Been a professional mechanic for almost 40 years, when it comes to tools I have learned, quality is value at any price-cheap is just cheap.
Looking at the picture again the vacuum tree right behind the carb also needs to be plugged with some smaller hose and a bolt or screw, or buy a...
It looks like your carb has a vacuum port on the rear that needs to be plugged. You can just put in a bolt in a longer rubber hose for a temporary...
Cleaning and inspecting engine this week, debating how far I want to disassemble it. I will know a lot more about the condition when I inspect rod...
Watched this video and went to goggle earth for a better view. Looks like heaven to me. They are for sale. call 701 680 0777 no text phone calls...
I'm going to the second phase of the Hornet project, the drivetrain. After 2000 hours and 4 years on the body I'm in the home stretch, got a year...
They really are some tough engines. I'm going to replace gaskets and seals in mine while its out, I just have to look and see what makes it...
Pulled the head off today, engine has no rust in the cylinders whatsoever. Pistons are extremely clean, only a slight trace of carbon buildup. May...
Looks like it should line up ok after engine is down. You could take rubber off the top of the stools, and take the mounts off the engine, lower...
Thanks for comment, I had a 308 that came in my Wasp Project, but I traded it for the 52 Hornet roller I used on my 51. I bought the Pacemaker...
I hope to one day be pulling My Hornet with my truck over to mokan dragway for some fun. Nice to see a Hudson pickup at work.
Looked at that car many times when you had it advertised on cragslist earlier this year. I liked the price, but couldn't buy it just for parts, it...
Rear fender can be seen on the 2 door in the background. I had better pictures saved on facebook, but they sometimes delete posts, so I lost them....
I am really anxious to work on the truck project its been awhile since I got to work on it. I'll just have to wait a little longer, at least I...
Waiting to get past the Holidays to go get some parts for this project. Got a picked over parts car found that has some parts I need, but not...
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No. 1 is for thermovac valve on air cleaner, cap it off, run a small screw in it, it is not really needed. No.2 PCV valve. No. 3 is ported vacuum...
you got a lotta stuff, kid
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