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I originally built it for my '37 Buick, but the original motor in it runs so good I really question whether I should do a swap, or maybe save it...
Thanks Ben! I made a matching spark plug cover and the plan is to do an engine-turning pattern on them like I've done on the fuel pump block-off...
I bought a core Buick Straight Eight that had pink Lodge plugs in it. They all look good, and i think I'll run them in the rebuilt engine....
The two-speed automatic from the early '60's Buick Special was tiny. A two-speed might be OK behind a torquey banger.
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This popped up on my IG feed yesterday. Nice!
I've always liked that look, and did exactly this on an O/T Nova with an evil, wicked, mean and nasty 350 under the hood, through what were then...
Pretty much any exhaust that exits under the car is going to do that, especially behind "mufflers" that really don't attenuate the sound a lot....
I guess I've never considered that they were rated in pairs. I looked in the manual and that info is in the small print. Typical advertising,...
Check your math.
You folks have most likely all been on a playground teeter-totter at one time or another. Think about what is happening when the head slides off...
Glad they got to you OK, hope they work out.
The darker spot is not the coupling collar. It's the area of the shaft that is between the pump housing and the collar, stained because of...
I think what you have is the long geared one with the short shaft. Let me know which one you have for sure and I'll get it shipped to you....
@Bird man I think I have an extra gear and shaft if you need one.
Park on one of those Tennessee hills. My grandad had an old Farmall H that got parked at the top of the hill, and you had about 200 yards to...
1957 354 Chrysler Poly Then it wouldn't be weird. Chrysler 354. Take a peek at those 301 heads if you can, and let me know if they look...
I am building a Chrysler 354 Poly motor for a friend, and am having issues with finding a second good head. Out of four, three have failed...
Yeah, every now and then even an old blind sow finds an acorn. A tie rod like that is really not that hard to make, but most shops probably shy...
Yep, when I read that I raised an eyebrow as well. Are you planning on having him drop your axle? Because, well just read this.........
Calm down dude.
10" drums.
Thanks so much for the "counseling". I appreciate it. There's always a learning curve when I am working with "new to me" stuff.
You two fellas seem to have a good grip on this. So my question is: If I get the correct bearing, retainer and seal (1.562 ID) should I be able...
Thanks, that helps!
Yes, there appears to be a spacer ring that was put on before the bearing. If there was not a spacer ring the distance would probably be a lot...
@Pocket Nick The axles are correct length and have clearance in the differential. Even if the bearing wasn't pressed all the way on the axle it...
This is my first time dealing with a later model Ford rear end component, so forgive my lack of knowing the following. I've got a question...
When our daughter was a youngster she'd come out to the shop, take a deep whiff of combined leftover smells of welding smoke, machining oil, and...
Contrary to some of the opinions in this thread, that is a cheap and easy fix for anyone who knows how to solder. Melt the patch off and CLEAN,...
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