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2OLD2FAST replied to the thread Technical Very worn rocker ball pivot.
And now the fun begins ....
Oct 15, 2024 at 11:04 AM -
2OLD2FAST liked firstinsteele's post in the thread Hot Rods Aluminum VS Copper/brass Radiators.
From my experience and observations, FWIW. My DD, 1992 Buick Roadmaster aluminum , from the factory, began leaking after 80,000...
Oct 15, 2024 at 8:41 AM -
2OLD2FAST liked Budget36's post in the thread Hot Rods Aluminum VS Copper/brass Radiators.
I think who makes it plays a factor. Also some talk in years and some in miles. I’ve had DD’s with over 200k on the factory aluminum...
Oct 15, 2024 at 8:34 AM -
2OLD2FAST liked twenty8's post in the thread Technical Should I use a residual valve?.
Turns out you were correct about this as well......
Oct 15, 2024 at 1:57 AM -
2OLD2FAST liked 05snopro440's post in the thread Technical 350 chev mechanical pump issues.
Yep, unfortunately. At least it's on the engine and not in the tank.
Oct 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM -
2OLD2FAST replied to the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
Anything worth doing is worth doing well .
Oct 14, 2024 at 10:05 AM -
2OLD2FAST liked slowmotion's post in the thread Projects I have to sell (questions).
Appears he got what he needed (info, how to...), and moved on. Probably already had a buyer in waiting. Not really uncommon here, but...
Oct 14, 2024 at 9:17 AM -
2OLD2FAST liked Boneyard51's post in the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
I assure you , you use his measurements, for piston clearance, you are going to have problems! Four inch piston….x .003 inches per...
Oct 14, 2024 at 9:02 AM -
2OLD2FAST liked PackardV8's post in the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
WHOA !! Hate to disagree with another Alabamdamer, but that's wildly wrong recommendation for piston-to-wall clearance. Typically, the...
Oct 14, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
2OLD2FAST liked tlmartin84's post in the thread Technical Painless Wiring Warning.
So out of curiosity how are factory harnessess, specifically 80-2000 models surviving? Ive pulled several harnesses, and these are from...
Oct 14, 2024 at 8:35 AM -
2OLD2FAST replied to the thread Technical 350 chev mechanical pump issues.
That's pretty much been SOP since the 50's AFA I know , it's painful if your the shop owner , it's. Inconvenient to the. DIYer , it is...
Oct 14, 2024 at 12:23 AM -
2OLD2FAST replied to the thread Technical Very worn rocker ball pivot.
Best thing you can do is scrub everything with HOT soapy water , rinse & oil down .
Oct 13, 2024 at 7:14 PM -
2OLD2FAST replied to the thread Technical 350 chev mechanical pump issues.
OK , the plate with the hole for the pump is called a FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE . The blank plates are both fuel pump block off or " fuel...
Oct 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM -
2OLD2FAST replied to the thread Hot Rods May be a scammer???.
One of the unfortunate shortcomings of the written word ...
Oct 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM -
2OLD2FAST replied to the thread Technical 350 chev mechanical pump issues.
Those are aftermarket , not stock Chevy issue , they're differently designed block off plates . The stock Chevy plate blocks off the...
Oct 13, 2024 at 9:50 AM
