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No one addressed this but, you DO have to pull the pistons out of the block to do this! Don't try to do it with it together or it will have...
Replace the whole starter with a gear reduction type, it not only pulls way less amperage and spins faster but because it engages from the front...
I just read Francisco post and your response, heavier springs make it come in earlier!
I suspect you have several problems, when the manual choke is pushed in does the secondary throttle valve open completely up? Also the timing...
I just bought a 70 fleetside short bed with a 95 Corvette LT1, a 700r4, & a Jag rear. It's a project but it's rust free and most of the bodywork...
Welcome from southern Ca I too have a 55 Fairlane cpe, great car, gotta get it together and get driving it.
One thing not mentioned is a worn out valve guide, I've seen that let the valve slap back in the seat - sounds just like a loose lifter. My bet is...
I've heard of people taking a FMX and use the center section out of it with some of your trans and end up with a 3 speed. Might be worth some...
Very cool, never seen one like it in 40 years working on cars! Congrats!
Welcome from southern Cal, I moved out here from Boulder 44 years ago. I'm fairly new too and yes this sight is difficult to navigate. I keep...
The # that identify what it is are on the left side of the block behind the exhaust manifold. You can see them pretty good by looking up from...
Some ass who've never done anything on a car telling me how he'd do it better!
Neutral safety switch or wiring open.Look for the switch on the steering column, it may just be out of adjustment, try lifting on the shifter...
Ran a cross ram on a 60 over 327 back in the day, 2- 500 Holley's with 12.5/1 and a 505 Isky made 430 HP. Was tough on the street with the 512's...
Yeah, that's cool, I'm an old fart and I really enjoy all the ideas the younger crowd brings to the rodding scene. Do you have an idea of the...
I agree with the guys that said 3/8 as there are no negative aspects to running larger than you need. Also keep the fuel hose as short as...
I didn't see anywhere that the screen in the tank had been suggested, that would be where I'd start. "T" in a vacuum gauge on the supply line to...
If you're in Orange county Ca I'm where the 5 & 405 come together and I have a TREMEC 3650 for under 1/2 price that might fit the bill for you. It...
Welcome New Old Guy from another old guy in So Cal, enjoy & Merry Christmas...........
I'm a retired mechanic that has always been into old cars mostly because I couldn't afford new and just really love working on the older stuff. I...
newbe from southern Cal, just got back from the salt, caught the fever. I went there with my nephew who has a 124 in Star racing Harley. Being a...
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