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The drill fixture and bolt is cheap insurance Thanks for the reply
Forgot to add that I am in a position to use a piston stop to find true TDC and make correct timing marks etc.
Happy new year guys. Checking on my SJ 327 and can see cracked rubber protruding from the balancer so it’s time to replace it. It has the press on...
Thanks everyone for saving money and the peace of mind!
Ouch!! Fixed the pipe. Now need to redo the concrete
Well if it make you feel any better my plumbing issue was realized when I received a $1200 water bill. It took quite a while to Locate the source...
Thanks guys! I tend to overthink things to the point of analysis paralysis.
Yeah. I’m sure it would work but in the back of my mind I think it would bother me. I’ve read a bit of conflicting opinions on exhaust diameters...
Long story short, I’ve experienced some pretty costly plumbing issues at my house which pretty much killed my budget for using my GMC inline for...
Wow!!! This is amazing isn’t! Thank you! They sure didn’t make it easy to adjust in car, especially with a Chevy mounted in the rear. I see they...
Yup, I fat fingered it. It’s a 34100v distributor. Thanks
Thanks guys. Attached are a few pics I pulled from the web but it’s the same distributor. As you can see there are no weights and springs, just...
I was rummaging through my garage and found a NOS Accel 43100v vacuum advance dual point distributor. I’m putting together a budget mild SBC and...
Here is the link. https://youtu.be/fVYZmeReKKY?si=jkKS1yFCe4nrQ1X0 I will try the OP’s recipe next time, might work better using deionized water....
I’ve done this with sodium carbonate (washing soda) and citric acid. Works awesome. There’s a great YouTube video that details the ratio. I’ll...
Whelp, I’m a bona fide idiot or my eyes are failing me. I can now see the screw I missed in my own photo! Thanks for the replies.
Yes. I removed the 2 bolts and the main cap. It’s really weird. It’s swiveling near the 4:00 position near the timing gear on the crank. I can’t...
I was able to get the cam out no problem, it's the steel plate against the block that the timing cover bolts to that seems to be stuck to the...
thanks guys.\, I will try heat on the gear.
Here’s some pics. Please save me from considering the spare SBC sitting in the corner of the garage! I have a feeling this motor may become a...
Inline Guys, I've finally begun tearing into my GMC 270 to assess its general condition and what will be required to bring it back to life. The...
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. My family is all in LA. Crazy how much has changed yet still remains familiar.
Sweet! What an amazing time capsule and a beautiful country you live in. Thanks for sharing!
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120 for a Tanks brand tank. I am going to re-rout the filler neck regardless so as long as it physically bolts into the same location I’m a happy...
Gents, Will a tank from a ‘53-‘54 Chevy fit in a’49-‘52? I’m not worried about the fuel filler inlet lining up, just wondering if it will bolt...
I have a ‘52 Chevy roller for sale in very nice condition. Barely any surface rust. I shocks but has springs. Rolls very easily. Stock torque...
This was pretty sketchy but went much more easily than I imagined. I built an a frame with 2x4s up front and used sawhorses in the rear to...
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