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Just try to get the complete throttle linkage with the f-head. L-head carb is on drivers side, f-head is on passenger side thats the only hiccup I...
Per Carrol Smith's book " Engineering to win" cutting additional threads whether with a die or a lathe will leave a stress riser at the root of...
In general, use the clutch pedal length and pivot point as a starting point since they need to travel in a similar plane and arc, and usually come...
I'm sure at one time or another, most topics have been covered. Some of us just prefer to interact with other members in the here and now. Its...
Just a thought. Run it till it stalls, then check the float bowl. Is it still full, or empty. I once fished 3 shop towels out of a fellows gas...
Welcome. I don't have any first-hand info, but check out" PDX Car Culture" on Facebook. They seem to keep track of and post all the local activity.
Also, make sure the parking brake cable is slacked off at the adjuster. Someone could have tigthened the cable to make the parking break hold with...
Shorten the arms If the tops of the shoes are being held away from the anchor pin. If the shoes are already tight against the anchor, not much to...
Do the parking brake cables move freely by hand? The diagram in my manual make it appear the parking brake is partially engaged. Could just be an...
Use the bleeder screws that came with the cylinders. (Shouldn't really matter but they are knew, and old ones are a b!&@h when they break off.)
This may sound stupid, are you sure they sold you the correct shoes? Hold an old one against the new one and check the size, length, arc. or if...
Hang in there, it will happen. Cool new profile pic, totally film noir
Welcome to the HAMB.
Sent an email with a couple possible part #'s
that says it all
Live in Valencia/ Newhall for 12 years, had friends that Raced out Palmdale way. But that was a lifetime ago.
Welcome from Oregon. I lived in SoCal ages ago. And remind your man how lucky he is to have a lady who likes this stuff.
There are 3 basic pressure plate designs, the diaphram, the Borg and Beck, and the Long. Yours appears to be a Long style ( 3 fingers and 6 bolts...
Your pic only shows the back side, but try the Napa Online page , tell it you are not searching for a specific vehicle and search for part #...
take out one of the bulbs, and use a test light to check for power at the socket. If you have power, than the ground or socket aren't making a...
I've never tried the permatex copper in the squeeze tube, the brush on type will work fine, and should say something on the label about being used...
Check the lubrication chart in your manual. Some rearends do have grease fittings for the outer bearings. Also, the section on replacing the...
I'll raise a pint or two to all you folks this evening.
Cool idea. The cheapy digital oven thermometers make a handy diagnostic tool too, if you make an extention cord for the thermocouple.
Welcome from Portland Oregon.
I read somewhere, that these type of units were commecially available during the 60's and used by exhibition racers, often with the IC engine...
Personal opinion, I think this e10 fuel absorbs more moisture than people think, resulting in more condensation at startup.
Just my 2 cents, but before you tear anything down pressure test the cooling system cold. if it will leak coolant anywhere it will show on the...
Might check the float, if the float bowl is not filling well it will idle but run out of power real fast. Also check the volume the fuel pump is...
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