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I always use Sait brand cut-off wheels, very high quality and long lasting. I like to use the thinnest wheels like these....
My mistake, I actually am getting 9.200 long pushrods. I'll edit my post and fix it, thanks.
I finished measuring the pushrod lengths for all the valves and I was surprised to see how much of a difference there is between some of the...
Thanks for reminding me to check the valve stem heights, they are not the same. The intakes are shorter than the exhaust by .008 to .015. I...
I don't disagree with you on how important it is to have the heat crossover open on a daily driver used in all types of weather. This engine is...
I would prefer to use stainless, but I don't have any thin sheets. I'll check to see what McMaster-Carr has.
I want to block off the exhaust crossover passage to the intake manifold. The intake gasket set I have does not have a hole at the crossover...
I'm getting ready to install the cylinder heads and I want to ask to be sure, do any of the head bolts thread into the water jacket. As far as I...
The heads and block deck on my 303 Olds were milled slightly at the machine shop to true them up. I also have a new hydraulic cam from Ross Racing...
Here is another where does this go question. The rear main seal kit came with these two rectangular cork pieces. [ATTACH] My best guess is that...
Well I dodged a bullet, the plug was missing. Thanks to Oldsmobum for reminding me to take a closer look, this could have been a disaster when the...
Thanks for the link to your post, now I understand where the plug that oils the distributor gear is located. I'll have to take a closer look at my...
Now I'm worried I may have forgotten to install the plug that oils the distributor gear. I remember seeing something mentioned about a special oil...
I have a few questions on assembling a 303 Olds. When installing the two oil galley plugs on either side of the cam at the front of the block, do...
I went ahead and installed the rope seal. I'm not sure but I think the rubber seal is made for a different motor and Best is using the spacer...
What do you mean by "peak" the cap or block. The rope seal kit comes with a spacer that sets on the cap and block and guides the knife to cut the...
I'm starting on my 303 Olds engine assembly and I need to decide which type of rear main seal to use. I have both the rope and rubber seals from...
I bought that set to use in my Brookville coupe project and would not recommend them. The pin doesn't stick out far enough to engage the jam area...
Here are the measurements from my Brookville coupe. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
East Coast Chevy lists a rear window rubber for 56 sedans with an extra flap that covers the headliner tack strip, part # 18-128 on page 86....
I'm lovin the spreader bar design. Nice job.
Nice pics, thanks for sharing
I needed a set of Lake headers for the Olds motor on my coupe project. I used a kit for a SBC that had a tapered section that was the right length...
Cool thanks for sharing that. I like how you can get the string out when it's done.
I like the hidden look for the compressor and the dash vents are amazing. Great job.
I couldn't live with the plastic center vent that came with the Vintage Air kit for my 55 Chevy, so I made a new center plenum and machined three...
Whenever I have to weld on hardened or higher alloy steels I use ER309 Tig welding filler rod. I'm no expert, but this is what I use to weld...
Don't all hot rods have filler on them. Mine sure does. Gonna be a great ride Cody
All good stuff, thanks for sharing.
Looks real nice. I do most of the work on my projects, but I don't have the courage to try to do my own upholstery. Congrats.
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