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Yes, grab the drive gear and with other hand try twisting rotor clockwise. If it has an advance plate there will be a bit of movement and will...
Hopefully the OP will post some pics and details. My questioning the Vega box suitability was based on the 460 - is it all cast iron or has it...
Assuming the front end components are correctly assembled, I would guess you are asking too much from a Vega box.
Nothing wrong with a good quality flat tapped cam. Especially if you take the precautions to ensure success: Lifter to bore clearance; oil flow...
Looking at your first picture, assuming all the parts are correct, the outer seal is usually installed into the housing with a purpose build...
No problem. Sharing info to get hot rods put together is what this place is all about.
Maybe. A sealed bearing with correct OD and ID with outside "O" ring takes care of the bearing and seal unless you also want a housing tube seal,...
Maybe this might help. https://dutchmanaxles.com/wheel-bearing-identifier
What make axles? Did they have a spacer ring that was installed before the bearing? I run into situations where the spacer width varied by brake...
Marty, if it wasn't for the current airline mess at the moment, it would be very tempting to fly out. Always wanted to spend a few minutes...
Scott, thanks for the update with parts info. Someone that has some Chevy 6 lug artillery wheels, or other 6 lug wheels, might want to do...
As mentioned, a pic of what you are starting with might shed some light on this. All I can add is that I have done business with both industrial...
Looks like a 4-71 industrial engine. The 4-71 blower makes a nice mid-performance piece on a SBC or SBF. But as mentioned, not cheap if you pay...
It's a bit of a drive to a parts store for me so I find the small investment well worth it. [ATTACH]
You'll need a 3X or 5X impact rivet gun to set the bigger rivets, a few bucking tools that you can buy or make. Some of the big rivets may take...
Several quality suppliers have been mentioned. I like the McMaster-Carr online site as you can see a complete spec sheet and a CAD drawing for any...
Your rear spring setup is pretty common with the flat rear cross member and a '40 Ford front spring used on the rear. Your spring looks like a...
Sell the 35 spline axles (usually race stuff) to someone that can use them and buy 31 spline axles to go with the carrier that you already have.
Who have you talked to? There are 6 or 8 real good fuel injection places scattered around the country.
Yes, owning a 392 would be cool! I'd just be grabbing the parts now and working out the details later. But a hemi with multiple carbs, either a...
If it was just 80 miles from me I'd be driving over to check it out.
You are absolutely correct! I have looked for a long time and have not come across one, so I have almost given up on the idea. But sometimes...
Earlier this month I posted about replacing tools and equipment that you once had but life circumstances caused you to part ways. Over time I...
Rocco was the US distributor of Vertex magnets from sometime in the 50's to sometime in the 70's. Their ads were not nearly as flashy as the TV...
Well, you should know that they are not compatible with just about anything electronic.
Just about any mag rebuilder can do it. I happen to like Spud Miller at Fuel Injection Enterprises. Consider upgrading to rare earth magnets so...
I sure most everyone can relate to some extent. While navigating life situations develop that cause, or force, you to part with things you look...
Wiping it down occasionally with Gibbs should work.
Initial timing doesn't go out the window. That base line stays and additional timing is added or taken away. If you want 32-34 degrees total...
You mentioned tire rake. I can't tell from the picture, are the tires on the chassis? If not, is the frame positioned to approximate the rake...
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