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If a zinc sacrificial anode is screwed into a plastic radiator drain plug, will it have its correct effect? Or must there be a metal to metal...
I just had it laying around and thought I might see if there was an improvement.
I had been running a 16 inch electric puller fan on my 58 Ford truck mounted directly to the fins (no shroud). Then I decided to adapt that fan...
Well, my question is apparently moot, atleast for now. I found data on my model 47 and it is one that does not offer overdrive. I will now be...
Hi group. Im thinking about adapting an old Watson #47 gearbox to a 1956 F250. The truck has 4:56 rear differential gears which come in handy for...
Is there any practical repurpose for an old 1950s laminated windshield or back window that's cracked. I know there are alot of clever ideas to...
Im doing the same radio.
Thanks guys. I have a definate plan now.
Thank you, Johnny. I have been considering those although they are smaller at 5x7. I would like to use the bigger mirror because I pull a...
Our 58 Ford pickup has really cool Chrome side view mirror brackets that are made to accept a stud for a ball swivel Style mirror. I have these...
I believe I have found a pdf file (although for Ingersol Rand models) that explains the process. Thank uou.
I decided to disassemble my sander for cleaning and inspection. Can you instruct me on the propper orientation of the gears for re-assembly?
Heres (2) pictures of my 56.
Hi. They (both ) are held on by 2 small bolts.
Can anyone share if they happen to know if the plastic solenoid cover, (the little plastic or bakalite end where the wires attach) on a 56...
Thanks a million. I greatly appreciate it.
I want to adjust the vacuum operated dashpot on our 1965 Pontiac 326 Rochester 2GC carburetor, but my best research cannot seem to find an exact...
The new replacement worm for my 56 Ford truck has a different inner spline than the original. The new gear has wider and fewer splines. I...
Heres how the rag joint was adapted to the shaft.
Will do. Quick question, is the worm gear pressed onto the main shaft, and is it splined? Thank you
Here are some photos. The box is a 3CC03.
Our '56 F250 steering box has a bit of slop and I'm thinking about rebuilding it. I've been looking at our box and the kits available. They...
I'm checking back into this thread after 2 years to put a finalization to my questions. After road testing for a while, I have no negative issues...
Thank you all for the great info.
My old Pontiac has a steel tube behind the driver's side head (between firewall and head) that (2) 12ga wires go through to the starter. The tube...
What was the purpose of the residual pressure valves in the output ports on the drum brake master cylinders on late 60s GM cars?
Would a 6A 50V diode work in that exciter circut to prevent the back-feed issue? And if its installed right at '1' at the altetnator, will the...
Thanks a million guys. Let me use what you've given so far and I will check back in. Thank you
How low of an input voltage will an HEI setup tolerate? And what would be the immediate effects of a voltage dropping below that threshold? On my...
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