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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...
Ronell clock , you can buy flat or convex lenses, 2"-19" very reasonable, used them frequently.
Hearst Magazines bought MotorTrend Group, so Hot Rod has new owners, maybe good, maybe not, we shall see.
Just got an AC Delco cast iron nose re-man starter for man. trans, ( kept the core) made in China, looks like it was restored, works perfect,...
In order to cater to advertisers and today's market they have to present what is current in 2024, not 1965, remember the custom van stuff in the...
Transmission rebuilding is among the many things we do at the shop, the wrong fluid is a common screw up , do as 2 DeVille's recommended, with the...
Dexron III / mercon is available at O'REILLY'S, ok for pre 2006 cars, we use it on early British cars with GM automatics.
That whole area north and south of Long Beach ,up towards Lakewood got hammered in 1933 earthquake, could explain empty lots with rubble, figure...
Page 364, PAW roller ,3-key way chain ,#PAW-509. 1972-1987. $39.95. exactly the the years Ford used the 8 degree retard gear. Milodon #MIL 15009...
Ford started using 8 degree retarded timing gears in 1972 , 429 and 460 for emissions, I believe the 460 camshaft had revised valve timing also,...
Should be 5/16" fine. Carefully clean out what's left of threads with drill bit or small Dremel bit, and re-tap with 3/8" fine tap. Un- bolt...
See Doug Roe's Rochester Carb book, pg. 68. Those are factory holes for hot engine start vapor release. A vented gasket was also used. No more...
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