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I did. But thanks.
Here are pictures of a 1957 265 block dated A227, the stamping before I had it decked was F205C. 3 spd. trans. This engine was in a 1956 Belair I...
Don't get it right, just get it running! There is a T
Jim, Does it tell you if the sparks are happening an equal distance apart of 45 degrees? Tells you if the lobes are worn unevenly. Which would...
Why no mechanical advance? You have to have it.
Actually, neutral or park, I usually get around 90 -100 psi min. on a good pump and it goes up when you pull the cable.
Did you try installing a pressure gauge and see what you have while in neutral and pulling the T.V. cable?
Wide band O2 sensor.
Make sure all the adjustment steps are followed in the carb rebuild kit.
So, did Tom Bailey from drag week fame purchase the Chevy? If yes, did he hint at the future for Plan II?
Auction? One of those in PHX?
Hey Jim, I seen your Plan II driving down I-90 yesterday heading North. Were you driving, or a new owner?
How about the GM vortec heads? Great for low rpm torque. Cheap, and easy to modify.
Olson gaskets in Washington state, also runs an ad in Hemmings. Might be too new for him, but worth a try.
You want to shim a starter? What are you shimming too? With the starter drive engaged into the flywheel, by hand, you should be able to fit a...
Vacuum readings that fluctuate constantly (bouncing) is a problem with valve sealing. What you describe with a steady needle that changes between...
I have a few beam front axles. Craigslist i.d. #7588353102.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Don't know anything about the past history on these...
400 chevy crank flange
Thanks for all the replies. Came up with a fix. First off the hole is NOT 1/4" pipe, it's 3/8" pipe. Next, I couldn't use the 1/8" pipe hole next...
I have only looked online, what I find all have the wrench hex, which I suppose I could grind off to make it work. Only found 2 with the size I...
I have a block that was cast in Mexico, the pipe thread tap above the oil filter is metric, I believe a M10 1.5, if M10 is close to 3/8". Anyway,...
Thanks!
So this temp would be at the output of the trans? If yes, the input temps would need to be much lower. 50 degrees lower? I am getting the feeling...
Yes, Eastwood sells a radiator that is sectioned off, makes 3 sections in a cross flow radiator. I have one on another vehicle, but it has a...
Thanks for the responses!
Radiator with side tanks, crossflow. Drivers side top inlet from thermostat. Passenger side bottom outlet, cold water to pump. So, hot water top...
I have been running my lines opposite from the OEM's and transmission guys recommendations for years. Not sure if it makes the trans temps any...
Not according to the OEM's.
Crossflow radiator, drivers side top inlet from hot thermostat. Bottom outlet passenger side to water pump cooled water. OEM routes transmission...
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