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I realize it's too late to help because it's already out, but why didn't anybody suggest drilling the center out, and using an easy-out, with...
80-90w differential lube. I use, and like Royal Purple.
Over the years, I've had HF vices, Northern tool vices, and a few other cheaper cast vices, all of which have broken from hard impact, or really...
I did an aluminum manifold in silver powder coat, And it held up great and looked good with the exception of the heat crossover where it contacted...
In 1966, had a little mishap in my triple black Pontiac Tempest convertible. Car was a 4 speed that originally was equiped with the high...
Turn the carb upside down so the weight of the float is holding the needle closed,then bend the little tab under the needle to get the float level...
I have had really good results using a 195 Deg Robertshaw High Flow thermostat, with a 3/16" hole drilled in it to allow flow past the element,...
I've read the entire thread and fully agree with this post. Doesn't sound at all like a front end problem, based on your description of what it's...
TORX is the real answer!!!!! :D
I think Craigs List is also! And yes it is definately a scam. Have had the exact same conversation, except my buyer was going out to sea the next...
Could be wrong here, but it seems to me that jacking the pressure up to the max allowable, on a light weight car, is only making the tires so hard...
It's important that you find out what your "unknown" cam is, as the firing order is different for the HO302/351 windsor, and the standard 302....
If you're willing to do the work involved in my prefered method, you'll like the end result. On my 64 Rivi, I installed solenoid operated,...
All you need is adequate, opposing angles at either end of the drive line. It doesn't matter if it's up and down, side to side, or a combination...
Any reputable radiator shop should be able to move the lower fitting to the correct position, for very little expense . Just find one in your...
This method has worked well for me for many years, with the only variation being, that I drill a 1/8 inch hole at the end of the crack to help...
I've had good luck with the following 3 things. 1. Block off the exhaust crossover on the intake manifold to reduce manifold heat. 2. Add a...
I built it, I like it, and that's the only 'splainin I need to do.
All external components are interchangeable, ie intake, exhaust, carb, distributor, water pump, accessory brackets, motor mounts, starter,...
Been using brake fluid for years, and have found nothing that does a better job. Leaves a nice, "new rubber" look, and prevents sidewall cracking....
Doesn't sound like a dash pot problem to me. Sounds more like possibly a combination of a little bit of timing, and a bunch of carb idle/air, idle...
You're Probably right! Oh well, I liked it.:D
Quarter Pounder
Don't like shiny "black plastic" looking tires. Try DOT 3 brake fluid. Cleans tires really well and keeps the tires looking like fresh, newly...
In '62, was 16 years old, and a sophmore in high school. Had a '53 Studebaker sports coupe that I paid $200 dollars for, because it was really...
If it's got the stock ford distributor, with either points or pertronics conversion, then it still has the original advance plate inside the...
Energy Suspension urethane mounts are the answer! In addition to the urethane being much tougher than rubber, the metal components of the mount...
Yeah! What Squirrel said!
Is Edelbrock/Carter, going to be a problem, not being referenced to the manifold for metering rod operation? I went with Demons because of the...
This is a Ditzler, base coat/clear coat, custom mix, to match ICS Pure Orange powder coat. The grill shell is paint, the remainder is powder coat....
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