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I've already cleaned and flushed the tank/replaced the fuel lines a few weeks ago so not too big of a deal
It's a 260 Plymouth, I just filed the points and that's all it took, I just drove it around the block a few times this morning and she runs like a...
Yeah I did a squirt of marvel mystery oil when I changed the plugs, and it turned over great, old plugs looked clean
It's a six volt positive ground, I made sure of that when I bought new battery and cables.
I'll take a look at how to do a compression check (never done one before). I was thinking of pull starting but it's an automatic so that won't...
Is there a way to check for spark? I'm pretty new to this, but I checked and the fuel systems are working, the jets spray fuel from the cleaned...
Title is a little off but accurate. I have a 1955 Plymouth Belvidere I just bought that's sat 15+ years in the back woods of western Washington...
Thanks, I'll try it when the weather warms up (12 Degrees F right now)
Now trying to resurrect it from the dead..o_O
I have a 55 Plymouth belvidere, what's the best way to clean off the white powdery paint residue and shine up the original paint (too good patina...
Just got myself no problem, 700 miles and no ice or snow
Actually that's what I'm doing today , I've reserved a truck and trailer, and I'm headed up. It's 368 one way, and luckily the weather is clear...
Hey, I was wondering if anyone in the Spokane area would be able to transport a car from Concrete Washington to Spokane this week? I can pay for...
I'm out about ten miles away, where is that?!
Called a few times to no avail, I've got a lead on a freshly rebuilt one as of half an hour ago actually
I think I've settled on finding a 292 locally, my only problem is I have a budget and a timeline to stick too Thanks for everyone's input, time to...
I'm trying to keep the auto trans especially, I've driven manuals and always prefer the auto because I spend a long commute in stop and go...
Not a swap meet thing, but I had a 1952 International Pickup bed and frame I bought for my project and didn't need, I got it for 30 bucks, sold it...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] hello, I have a 1958 Ford Ranchero project that I haven't had the time for and don't seem to be getting much done. It has a 312...
The 312 and 292 are the same block, but the 312 has a larger bore, aka less metal in between. All Y blocks usually have the top end oiling...
Any idea on how much money/welding etc. that would take? I'm going for the cheapest and easiest route without cutting corners.
Thanks, I was wondering which Y people liked the best and why. I've heard 312s have a tendency to burn oil and crack, and both 292s and 312s are a...
Only if they get out and push
Alright, I've got a rusty, crusty, beat up Ranchero with a 312 with pitting in a cylinder. The engine is out and most of the parts are off, I have...
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