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That was a really cool video. I was thinking myself,,,,,Man,,,that’s in a neighborhood ! ,,,,that’s crazy . But then I remembered that line from...
Thank you Ryan . It’s funny,,,,several here were not concerned at all,,,,kind of condescending about it . But,,,then the boss takes a close...
It’s sad really,,,I rarely come here anymore . I know I’m nobody ,,,but I miss the knowledge and feeling that everyone was always trying to help ....
Man,,,,that’s beautiful,,,,really good work . I need one of those . Tommy
Use a Scotchbrite pad in a 90 degree sander,,,,hit the teeth in a polishing fashion . Those will clean right up . Actually,,,,they look really...
The Corvette Summer Corvette,,,,,that was a cool car in my opinion . The only thing I never liked was the fender flares,,,,,the lower edge was...
That makes a lot more sense than removing the crank snout and welding it on . Tommy
Very impressive work,,,,I wish there were more engine builds like this ! That will be a really great running Caddy when you finish,,,,I can’t wait...
The last 5 sets of pistons I have purchased miked dead on ,,,, (just like Jack said ),,,,modern CNC machined pistons are usually very true to size...
Hi Mike , Using a hone at home will work just fine . It’s a shame that the shop can’t get the clearance correct,,but I guess it all goes back to...
Is that Moly grease on the input shaft splines ? Tommy
I have seen some that just took longer to get oil,,,,almost like they were air locked or something . It’s usually one or two rockers,,,but it can...
The 46RH isn’t computer controlled,,,,,and it’s a great transmission . It’s a 727 with an overdrive,,,,,but controlled with hydraulic pressure ....
If he can make it,,,,maybe we could help with his plane fare back home ? Tommy
If you have good inside and outside mics,,,,,then you don’t need the plasti gauge . Mics are much more accurate than the plastic strip . Tommy
Hi Jim , You stated a 1955 Chevy shop manual,,,,that’s good enough for me ! Chevy was always a fairly smart group,,,,,if they called it a...
I agree,,,,fly in if necessary ! I would like to meet and talk cars with a bunch of guys here . Andy and young Doctor,,,Bill from...
Lloyd , Thank you for the shirt and plaque,,,,,I was very pleased ! I received it some time ago, but I was busy with the dentist and having some...
Hooray,,! I was able to view this video,,,,,man ,,,,, That looked cool ! Great job ! Tommy
You might consider using a needle tip adapter on a grease gun ! If you can load the 00 grease into the gun ,,,should be easy really . Tommy
There are always a lot of people looking in the Hamb ads,,,,,might be your best bet for a quick start . And remember,,,,,there have been several...
Looks like beautiful videos,,,,,I can’t watch them because they are Facebook . It will play about a half second of video and shut off ! Oh...
#5 is the farthest from the oil pump ? And it’s on the #1 main ? Tommy
Until you experience the brand,,,,you don’t realize how some of the body panels fit from the factory . But,,,to be fair,,,,,all the OEMs had their...
So,,,,,when you receive the transmission back,,,,,you have to disassemble the back half and put a gear on the main shaft ? Tommy
Man,,,,,that was a good show,,,,,looks like lots of everything brand wise ! I would love to make it up there next year,,,,,,post it a while ahead...
My shop in McMinnville uses a CNC machine,,,they load it like Jacks pic . Then the machine turns it 90 degrees one way and uses an electronic...
Wait a minute,,,,there is no gear inside the housing on the main shaft ? Yes,,,,I would expect the shop to install that on the shaft,,,,,,you are...
Thanks Calkins for posting the ET and MPH under the videos,,,,,,really appreciated . That’s a beautiful machine,,,,,super fast too,,,,and It’s a...
You might contact PackardV8 ,,( Jack Vines ),, he’s an expert on piston modifications . Great guy to know . Tommy
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