The Jalopy Journal
On a low-tech 283, pre-PCV, what would cause engine oil to drip from road draft tube? If I start it cold and let it sit and idle, it does not...
As I recall, 55-57 chevy was the right width and the spring pads only needed the holes elongated about 1/4 in to fit. But then you are stuck with...
My guess is yes. Way back in the 70's my best friend and I each ran small block Chevies in our 41 Plymouth coupe and 47 Plymouth coupe. We broke...
I like this one.
The necessary Hot Rod connection is found in the lyrics of Santa Baby; specifically, ..."54 convertible, light blue"... Good enough for me.
I see there are some people on this board who are very knowledgable about exhaust system sound. Rather than steal the other thread or pile on,...
Can anyone refer a shop in the Phoenix AZ area that rebuilds electric motors for automotive applications such as starters, alternators &...
I think it's time to replace my top. Does anyone have any positive experiences in Phoenix to share? :confused:
None stuck to the drain plugs. They are; 61 Ford 390CI rebuilt 3 years ago, 66 Buick 425CI, 59 Chev 283CI, '03 GM 3.4 V6, and '03 Ford 4.6 V8
I have a theory that the grit might be crumbles from nylon timing gears (?)
I change oil in 5 of our cars (2 late model and 3 HAMB-friendly) and all leave something in the drain pan after I drain the oil out. Three leave...
I haven't used a buffer since the 70's. What is out there now? What do you recommend? Where would you buy? :confused: I am a hobbiest, not a...
No... I only drove it about 5 to 10 miles on a test drive. Why do you ask? :confused:
Dang, I wish I 'd a talked to you first! :rolleyes:
Funny you should mention... I got a 3 spd in a box with the car. But it is sure no HD and is a non-synchro 1rst gear. I don't think I'll bother...
I bow in humble subservience to a true master... I am not worthy... :D
You're missing something big time. The countershaft is a press fit through both ends of the case. The holes in the aluminum case become...
OK, so I am a hack. I have an aluminum Muncie 4spd that was leaking so fast that it was emptying in about 4 weeks. I bought a grease gun and a...
OK, got another one. 1956 Corvette; one of about 3200 or so... with dual quads, one of about 1000 or so. I'll post some pics when I get a chance...
Thanks for the tip. I set up some of my usual Craigslist searches in the reader; but I quickly exceeded the capacity of something(?) When I get...
Some years ago I remember seeing a T-Shirt that said roughly - "Hot Rodders are the Original Recyclers".
Here is your dilemma: The sound you (we) want is the sound of inefficient combustion! The better the sound, the worse the engine efficiency (at...
When I flamed my 47 Plymouth, (in 1974,) I intentionally made one of the licks on each side turn a different direction, No one ever complained...
There was one, on a car, at the car show in Illinois the day after the Pile-up.
That's pretty much how we did it in 1968... except we cut a big access hole in the floor-pan. A little extra work, but it came in handy in the...
That's what I was thinking, but I was waiting for someone else to confirm it.
I had a 351 Cleveland 4bbl in my 71 Pantera. Like I have said before, that was the fastest car I ever owned. I loved that engine, had no...
I have 4 stare-worthy cars and only a 2 car garage. I do most of my staring in the driveway.
All rightee then, ...I'll take the Hemi's! Oh, and the Cadillac too.
It was cheap, it ran good, it was only 3 miles away, AND... it was a 50 Merc 2dr. So what's to think about? (This was in 1970).
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