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Just a little update for all of you out in Hamb-land. Got sick of the chinese strombergs, friend wouldnt go for real Strombergs. got a Holley 390,...
pulled the carbs all the way down... something i havent done yet as the trottle plates can stay on the motor and its easier to change jets. the...
Thanks banjo, bruce, and missysdad. I will continue forth with my sword held high and attempt to slay the chinese carb dragon. Im going to try the...
well hello all.. its been a while since ive been on here, boy have things changed (looks really nice). But, to the point. I NEED HELP. Mentally,...
I work in theatre and traditional flats (walls and other vertical surfaces) are built this way. They are really quite tough. We use muslin and...
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I have the super illustrious position of Technical Director at a nearby university. I keep theatre patrons happy and make sure no one does...
Depends on your definition of good and bad. When I was doing small engine stuff they told us 1 month and it's bad. Sta-bil and the like keep fuel...
Totally under appreciated engine. Built to last. 300000 is not uncommon when taken care of, but 10 mpg the whole way.
I spy, with my little eye, a big block GMC V6! 305? 351?
Set your point gap with a dwell meter. Much more precise, and they only cost about $40. It shouldn't make a ton of difference if you set points...
If by fusible link your talking an inline spade fuse or barrel fuse, I have always lived by "you can't have too much copper" since the great car...
Hey all, got a Chevrolet 250 with a Rochester b single barrel acting like the idle circuit is not even there. Won't run worth a darn under 1500...
you ever get sucked into reading an entire build thread and, despite the complete awesomeness that has happened, feel disappointed that its not...
so, the carbs are fighting? is this duel to the death?
out four wheeling, track bar broke on ford IFS. was stick welding with an alternator just to get the truck out of there while wearing shorts. I...
I ran a set of Porters off a 292 a while back, and that sounded absolutely awesome. better than my sbc in my truck with two cherry bombs.... by far
I have no idea, but it's in a 2' by 1' by 1' box and is car related (says the wife)
True story, traction is difficult out there.
If I remember right, it's a little narrow and I'd be careful how much power I put through it, as it's originally got the automotive equivalent of...
Ive seen one survive 250 mph behind a 1300 hp BBC on the salt
Sure are! They each weigh a ton. Rods and pistons together are easily 10 lbs. It is the baby of the family, but it was free! I'm thinking...
x2 on the wintergreen. works great for softening up those old carb insulators on motorbikes, dont see why it wouldnt work on windshield gaskets....
OK, so i forgot the pics
There has been plenty of threads on here asking about these old beasts, and I got my paws on one and am building it up to see what I can do with...
Very specific bell housing for them. It's a clamshell housing specific to gmc sixes and twelves, should be able to find one, though
I'm building up a 305 bored .040 over for my project, your engines little baby brother!
Im thinking a neoprene washer for your bolt, instead of a fiber washer. I use them to mount mirrors and visors, to save paint. They seem to hold...
judging by current novel covers: Step one: read the book and find out what the main thoughts and premises are. Step two: Get a good understanding...
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