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Well I think we all figured out the problem! Left the plugs out and the throttle wired open for an entire day. Oiled the cylinders a bit, and she...
I'm leaning more towards this being a "flooding" situation. When I pulled the plugs, a few of them literally "dripped" wet. Again, I know nothing...
So you're saying I need to replace new plugs just because they got wet? I pulled them all out to clean and check them, but should I dry out the...
I have not pulled the distributer since the last time when it was running just fine.
I tried that. Nothing changes other than the cough goes away, but comes back when it set back to the original location.
I apologize in advance for another "it wont start" thread, but I'm about to pull my hair out. I'm pretty new to all this, but I rebuilt a 283 last...
The ultimate goal is to get some miles on the car (once finished) and then use the Eldebrock X-1 intake with Holley 94s that is in my avatar...
And this winner is @ClayMart . Moved the vacuum gauge to the carb throttle plate and the needle gave a steady reading. No fluctuations. If your...
They are blocked. 100%.
Here's my plan of attack for this weekend, in order. I feel that if I memorialize it in a post it will hold me accountable to following up with...
- I didn't think about that at all. It is a port that was drilled and tapped behind the center carb, which I believe is in line with a runner....
Here are the compression numbers right after the 30 minute break-in. To me it seems pretty variable, but I should probably try again now that its...
That's fair. I'll post the numbers this evening when I have them in front of me.
Short answer... not yet. I could see if the motor had low/high vacuum or maybe not idling correctly maybe that would create an issue. Right now,...
I did run a total compression test with some variability and one slightly weaker cylinder. That said, I'm torn here because the motor probably has...
Hey fellas! I finally finished getting my motor put together last winter and got it broke in. Now come the fun part, tuning, which appears to be a...
It looks like Mr. Bevis' Rickenbacker... if you get that reference we can officially be friends.
I may have posted this before, but Letterman sums it up better than almost anyone in this interview... [MEDIA]
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I've found very limited information about them, but a few weeks ago I picked up a model A "AR" frame. I traded some unused parts for it and had...
I love seeing all those old photos of Indianapolis!
Curious if you guys set them up on a mill or just used a grinder to remove material. Also curious what angle of reamer is required. Thanks!
Man, you guys are awesome. I guess that's that! Class dismissed. Yes, my goal was to run early lever shocks off the ball of the 33/34 perches.
newbie question.... I want to use 33/34 spring perches with 36 split wishbones and a 36 axle? I realize the factory spring-forward perches would...
What I assume to be a Chinese/Ebay radiator in a SBC configuration, although appears to be fairly well built. The tanks are pretty thick. New...
Some damage towards the cab end but could likely be hammered out. Good emblem. $100 obo. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I believe these are 1935 Ford front drums. Slight gouging on both, but could easily be turned down. Don't know much about them, just need them to...
Factory intake and turtle back carburetor from a 1949 or 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Don't know much about it. Appears to be in fairly good...
Great photos and ideas posted so far. Thank you for your help! I'll try to update as soon as I settle on a plan.
Great info, but what do you consider "overpriced?" Just curious. I'm fairly new to hot rod building, but not too afraid to aggressively modify...
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