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I don't have any pictures of the column and steering shaft, but I'll try to get a couple posted soon.
Here's a 1937 Dodge pickup I built a few years ago. It's on a 1987 Chevy S10 long bed chassis. Steering was an issue, the S10 manual steering box...
The Jaguar 3.4 that's in the car now, appeared to be a collection of parts. The head and the block are matching casting number. The oil pan was...
It weighs about 1300 lbs. But I don't know the front rear weights. It's fun to drive. The handling is great, especially for a solid front axle.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here's some new photos. It's running great now, and it's so much fun to drive.
Oil pressure after engine break-in and first oil change. The break-in oil was 30w with no detergent, it now has Valvoline VR-1 10w-30 racing oil....
My T5 is a GM, the Ford T5 is the only one they make adapters for. The GM input shaft is too short even for a custom adapter.
Thanks!
I forgot to mention this was my first engine rebuild. It was a great experience, maybe I'll get a chance to do another one. The transmission and...
The engines 500 mile break-in is complete. I checked the oil filter pleats and they were excellent. The engine is running great. The transmission...
[ATTACH] I replaced all of the valves. It started on the first try, and runs great. It idled at around 400 rpm and was smooth as silk, even...
A valve failed a fluid test, it all ran out the exhaust valve. I've ordered a valve and will know later this week if its a fix.
I checked the Hastings catalog and they only manufacture STD rings for the 3.4's The ring gap was within specs when it was assembled. I...
I've got a cylinder with no compression. It's a straight 6 and 5 of the cylinders have around 150. I did a basic liquid test on the valves and the...
The transmission is back together and ready for the next step. I tested the 1973 4.2 again, it ran smooth until just after hitting 180, then it...
I recently purchased two Jaguar engines and a 4 speed with overdrive. I test started one of the engines yesterday, an older rebuilt 4.2, it runs...
I made a couple of changes to my toy, found a good deal on tires and wheels, plus some bomber style seats. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Coker had Excelsior Bias-Ply tires with the same tread pattern as on the Bentley. Plus I found some 18 x 6 alloy wheels with spinners that were on...
I put a set of wheels with threaded spinners on my car this morning and I have a question about the spinners. The spinners are mounted with a...
I've been running them on my car for couple of years with no issues, good tires. [ATTACH]
I've got a set of new raw cast aluminum wheels. Cast aluminum attracts stains of all kinds like a magnet and they can be difficult or impossible...
My searches for 6.00/6.50 18" tires Radial or Bias-Ply all link to Coker. Is Coker the only supplier of this size of tires?
So I'm going to keep using my current tires. What's the expected lifespan of the tubes?
I just spoke with our local wheel and tire guru (40+ years experience in custom wheel and tire) where I purchased the wheels and tires. He said...
In 2005 I finished a 1930 Model A Tudor and put radial tires on it. At that time I had never heard anything about production dates. I drove the...
It would be a no brainer if were a modern car, it would have to be radials. Tossing a set of tires with 5000 miles because they are too old hurts...
I agree. It's been over 45 years since I had a set of Bias-Ply and that was on a Ford van.
The truth! The truth from my perspective is the radials are $1800.00 a set and the bias-ply are $550.00 a set. Both tires are from Coker's. Tire...
I've got a set of 18" Wheelsmith wire wheels with 6.00/6.50 Radial tires. The tires are now 6 years old with about 5000 miles, the manufacturer...
Lock to lock is 5.5, that's 5 and half turns.
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