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Ospho, get at Ace Hardware. Follow instructions. Spray mist will stain blacktop, cover with cardboard.
The grooves are formed during manufacturing process, some are asymmetrical and others may a large depression in the center, trying to duplicate...
Except to check accel pump lever clearance early in diagnostic steps, before changing jets, air bleeds, etc. Otherwise good basic info, definitely...
Mine has a heavy woven fabric strap with a cast handle, you could try a piece of serpentine fan belt with a vise grip pliers. My setup doesn't...
GM used a 12 gauge wire with heat resistant insulation, they knew it would get "warm". No ballast resistor is used, 10 gauge isn't a bad idea,...
You might try contacting Tom Langdon, at Langdons Stovebolt 6. Com. Lots of 216/235 parts. He has downsized his business as he's in his eighties,...
Try looking up Darryl Witt, Santa Ana, Ca.
AMPCO 6 volt super coil, they come up for sale occasionally .
There's a post from this site, September 22, 2016, 3spd. Column shift for auto trans. On this very subject.
The Good Guys show in Columbus had a big crowd, lots of families, which means kids and that is good exposure of the car hobby in general to...
Ditto on No-Rosion products, been using their additives for 20 years on our customers car collections, good stuff.
That Stapleton 42 guy is plugged in with a bunch of the old Nascar Racers, not surprised that video showed up here, great collection old race car...
I have used a tungsten carbide brake lathe bit to bring the edge back on reamer flutes, also try McMaster Carr for a diamond file, several types,...
Do some research, find a car , truck that uses a 3.0 L engine, ( there's a lot !) and then research the size of radiators used, stop at a radiator...
We take care of several car collections, classics and old race cars, quit using Rottella over 15 years ago, VR 1, 10-30, 20-50 depending on...
Quigley Ave., Industrial flats in Cleveland, 70's to early 80's were best, no surprise there , but real world responsibilities kicked in and that...
The inline cylinder shape type, no bueno, bowl type are fine when installed correctly.
Spray with Ospho, Ace hardware carries it. Follow directions and when cured paint with whatever you want.
Try Mike's Carburetor Parts in Washington state, they have a ton of pumps and cups, and Aisan carb pumps for 1&2 bbl carbs some with the hole at...
Last 2 letters look like HC , that would be 1965 327 ,4 bbl .
Henry, have used the permatex sealer on several sending unit/ pick-up tube cork seals , after a couple years still holding, smear it on both...
If you're worried about the lube, drain out GL5, dump in GL4, don't make more work by flushing with anything! Not necessary, have free play in...
Have used liquid nails on some corners/turns where 3m yellow had a little trouble staying in place until set-up. Scuff both, acetone, glue hold...
You might want to check with insurance agent there's no fine print about the car being in storage unit in the event something bad happens. Always...
Yes to pressure wash, dilute with water, scrub in with shop broom, than rinse/blast, plenty of ventilation, can leave a nice floor if you do right.
Muriatic acid, use it frequently, google procedure.
Get as clean as possible, wipe with acetone and use Permatex Right Stuff gasket maker if you decide to leave pan alone for now.
Colors aside , have had trouble with Rust-Oleum cans plugging up inside after a partial use, always clean the nozzles with a shot of brake clean,...
We plumb all fuel systems with steel, or copper/nickel line and fittings. If rubber is used in some areas we use EFI rated, (the other stuff...
Will a radiator shop tank it for you, that's if there is still one around that does recores. Depending how much crud is inside,trying to get it...
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