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I didn't expect to see a nice clean shop and VERY well built blast cabinet and installation when I started reading your post! :) BIG feature is...
Playing 'Stick Shift" on occasion still puts me back with a smile in the late '50s/early '60s. :)
I've enjoyed my flathead V8s for many years using direct linkage on a stock 239" with 2 94s, and a built 286" with 3 97s, resulting in very good...
A "bench bleed" can be accomplished on the car with both primary/secondary ports opened, as long as the master cylinder pistons can be bottomed...
A properly bled and set up power assisted brake system (ball park master cylinder bore size, 3-4:1 pedal ratio, correct booster output...
I'm betting it was a combination of slight bracket location measurement error on my part, along with fenders that are off as you state, NOT...
I installed the C.E. parallel spring kit on my '40, including their sway bar, and have no ride quality issues. One advantage of needing lowering...
A couple comments. One, being able to "lock them up" is a poor evaluation of overall braking performance. Maximum deceleration without any...
I'll have to disagree with your "suppliers" information, as this is sadly nothing new. Wrong/miss-information from well known brake suppliers...
Keep in mind that most, if not all adjustable proportioning valves are still operational "wide open" and not bypassed, normally around 1200 psi.
My choices are aluminum filter housings with reusable SS elements that can be disassembled and cleaned. They are available in various sizes,...
This problem can/has also happened with liquid-filled fuel pressure gauges. Removing the liquid could solve the problem.
Steve, it's my understanding that the 10SI/12SI #1 "excite" circuit from the ignition switch can have a warning light, diode, resistor (or...
I would also make sure the alternator is well grounded from a threaded hole in the back of the case directly to battery ground, to eliminate any...
Very good company, products and customer service. RIP Steve.
My application is Edelbrock heads on a FE Ford. Edelbrock recommends BKR5E and/or 7938, but I've also found 7390 and BKR5EY. Is the 7373 a new...
Curious what NGK plug number you're using, as I've found several.
It wasn't just small blocks, but any Ford with an angled filter, and caused by defective or missing oil drain-back valves.. I went through...
Joel, JFYI, the Mallory info I have show individual point gaps at .022", individual dwells at 29 degrees, for a total target dwell of 35 degrees....
I bought a Rod Top for my '32 about 15 years ago, have been very happy with the fit, looks, operation, and highly recommend it....
I would question the pressure plate bolts. Are they shouldered wrong and preventing full engagement?
Your car's "set up" was designed and produced in the early '70s by a well known company named Pete and Jake's, and is one of, if not the best...
I started building car models around '55 that eventually included the Visible V8, 1/8 Chevy V8 and many large and small scale hot rods and...
The purpose of a drum brake residual is to keep air from entering past the wheel cylinder seals during brake release, because of the strong shoe...
I'll bet better grounding, because of paint/chrome, would solve most if not all electronic ignition issues. I've never had Mallory or Pertronix...
The metering has to be bypassed when low pressure bleeding, and usually requires the pin to be pushed, but some designs are pulled. My advice is...
The working angles of the u-joints are what's important, and should be around 3 degrees or less, within 1 degree of each other. The chassis...
Who else is going?
Torque tube/banjo rear flatheads lay pretty level in the chassis, with the carb flanges parallel (flat) to the crank shaft, while the later...
BTTT.
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