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Desoto291Hemi liked squirrel's post in the thread Technical Th350 filter.
Cork gaskets work without sealant...with a reasonably flat surface....I smack the bolt hole area back down, and get the parts clean, and...
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:13 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked 427 sleeper's post in the thread Technical Th350 filter.
Did the gasket come wadded up in the box or was it packed flat? I've never had any luck with wadded up gasket's. The one's that come...
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:13 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked Petejoe's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Changing seasons..
Last year going down we by-passed Atlanta pulling my 40 ft trailer. We took the route west of that mad mess. Mostly two and some four...
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:09 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked Rickybop's post in the thread Overdrive 727?.
Old friends just pick up where they left off. :) Any added or new information is always appreciated. This is stuff I need.
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:08 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked RodStRace's post in the thread Overdrive 727?.
You got it! Basically, any OE OD is not going to work. That's why the gear vendors extends back. It was made to fit before the factory...
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:07 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked RodStRace's post in the thread Overdrive 727?.
@Sharpone , the OD 727s (518) before they went electronic are not going to fit the trans tunnel floor are on any 60s cars. The bulge for...
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:07 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked lostn51's post in the thread Hot Rods Things I don’t need.
I’m having to go through that right now with all this stuff that my dad and I accumulated through the years. Yes I’m a car guy and I...
Apr 24, 2024 at 3:08 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked Glenn Thoreson's post in the thread Technical Pre oiling engine.
I have always primed hydraulic lifters before installing them. In fact, back when the earth was still cooling it was standard practice....
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:22 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked chicken's post in the thread Technical Pre oiling engine.
If you saw good oil pressure (and felt the drill "pull" hard) those lifters will fill right away when started. No worries.
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:21 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked squirrel's post in the thread Technical SBC Identification.
I'd put the odds of 4 bolt at 95%, and the odds of steel crank at 5%
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:20 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked squirrel's post in the thread Technical SBC Identification.
1978. Not 1968. The two digit year on the casting date was a random thing, you can find single or two digit years over several decades....
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:18 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked Oneball's post in the thread Hot Rods Early Chevy Distributor.
You just need a set of points with wire and a condenser to carry, no need to change the coil or in my mind worry about what’s the best....
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:14 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked Budget36's post in the thread Hot Rods Early Chevy Distributor.
I’m not “anti-hei” and have no experience with aftermarket conversions, but those GM HEI’s are tough on the eyes when looking at an...
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:13 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked Budget36's post in the thread Hot Rods Early Chevy Distributor.
Funny about “NOS” stuff, back in the day I used to do points, plugs and condenser every 5-6 months. Had a tool box drawer of all the...
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:12 PM -
Desoto291Hemi liked Moriarity's post in the thread Hot Rods Early Chevy Distributor.
Just go back to points, do they require periodic maintenance? Sure they do but so do most things on old cars. Hands down point ignitions...
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:12 PM
