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I would like to use 49 through 54 car hubs (I believe they are direct fit for a 47 through 55 truck) so the whole entire truck uses Chevy five...
I run a couple 235's, both with RV or 3/4 grind cams, headers. Only the stock carb and intake hold them back from making more power! My favorite...
Warm-up a 300-six with an RV cam, headers and small 4-bbl. If you need more beans, hang a turbo on it! 3.90 gears with a GV overdrive...
My late granddad was a mechanic, and self-taught bodyman and painter in western MN. His first rebuilder was back in the 1930's, a roll-over, he...
Thanks Blues for the fantstic pics of the show! I had so much to see in the swap area, I never made it to the show... 9-1/2 on my feet made for a...
Use the method you are most comfortable wirh! The KEY to soldering is flux - dip the wire(s), connector in the flux, also your solder. Use as...
Run as much timing as you can, until the engine struggles to start while hot. Another option is a RobertShaw style thermostat, has a larger...
A couple bits of advice for White Attack - If you don't have the factory manual for your Caddy - GET IT! Check with the folks at Ed Faxton...
My 283 Fulie has the 097 cam, 1.94" intakes in the early heads, 9.5 forged pistons. Most happy on CHEAP 89 fuel. Trade the Torker for a CB-3 or...
Man, just NO WORDS... except my heart is with yours... I'm so very sorry. You have a jillion friends here LB, don't be afraid to reach out to us!...
Later 235's use the same grind as the 261. There seems to be a shortage of 235 cam blanks for new grinds, so you'll need to use YOUR cam for a...
My granddad had a Texaco station and a bulk route in western Minnesota during WW-2. Some of the farmers he delivered to had more coupons for...
NOT all water pumps are created equal! Try a different one. Had the same issue with my FI 283... rodded the radiator, 2 thermostats (Superstant,...
What car are we talking about? Do you have the factory service manual for it? If not, GET THE BIBLE for it - there is NO subistution for it! Read...
Open-up that trans and rear end. If that shit is worn-out, it won't matter how new your engine is, it's gonna break. I'm betting an old S-10 will...
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