The Jalopy Journal
FWIW in case anyone runs into this one - I worked on it today again and turns out the float level was just a little low (so it didn't fill up far...
I've read a bunch on this and other sites and man are there conflicting info out there as to what carb is good and will work and won't require...
Mike, I've actually tried an electric fuel pump - one of those small MrGasket 12S pumps - so I know it's got fuel into and filling the carb -...
Yes choke works (I said near the bottom: "choke closes when cold") - everything works fine except I'm making a guess that either the float level...
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I've been fiddling with my daughter's 57 chevy with a 235 and if it sits for a day or two it's super hard to start - The old Rochester B that was...
Having done several now - all I can say is go to a different office... I don't know why but if you go to 5 different offices you'll get 5...
I had a friend who knows I'm into old junk tell me the other day about someone he knows that has a couple of 50's 4-speed slant-pan hydromatic...
Thanks - I'll bring it along... Getting closer and looking forward to another good time!
I think I have a speed-pro SBF performance flat tappet cam that I'll can get there - might be late afternoon before I get there - or if someone...
Anyone know if they are open on Friday? Some event sites list it as Sat/Sun only and I thought they started Friday around noon-ish???
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What engine RPM at cruise are you running? First thing is to make sure all your components are in top working order... Assuming the ignition...
Just wondering what the ballpark price of a good project start / donor would be. I saw one this weekend sitting out on the side of the road in...
There is a thing as too much pressure - but it usually is at the top end - too much at idle only wastes a tiny little bit of gas driving the oil...
If you had it in gear then I can believe it - once the front pump is running and providing pressure to engage the clutches you can apply power...
Yeah - it's going to be a chilly one... wonder what the attendance is going to be like with the cold weather?? Just found out from "the boss"...
Anyone know the hours? Their website has NEVER listed the hours and I check every year - thinking someone is going to catch on and post what time...
It's actually not a rheostat (that's a variable resistor - this one is fixed) Ask for a "Blower Motor Resistor" - common problem with them and...
If they're really concentrating on building a super strong small block then they may be suprised of what kind of HP and ET's it's capable of......
If you can take the "lash" out of the hydraulic lifter without plugging the oil holes then you can do it... It's actually a "trick" the mustang...
I got it off with an acetylene torch I had to borrow from a friend of mine... didn't budge otherwise!
I've always used the good 'ol bias ply on the car trailer.... why - because that's what was on there and I never replaced more than a pair at a...
Don't know if this helps, but if someone can get it to the KC area I can haul it down in the back of the pickup....
Where is the fuel line running in relation to heat sources? Move away if possible and insulate them as the newer fuels are more sensitive to heat...
The powerglides are super simple to 'refresh' if all it really needs is clutches/bands - I was running them in a direct drive setup for a circle...
Quick question on the fuel tank - I might possibly want to run the pickup down the track once just to see what it'll do, but being as how ford put...
Depending on the time we roll out of KC and if the old truck runs well we might hit your place up before the drags. FWIW - Ryno - I think I...
I understand on the gauges - simple regulator and voltage swap and I'm done... Maybe I should start a new thread on converting an AMP meter to...
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