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What is the freeze plug on the engine block? If the coolant inside an engine freezes, it may cause the block to crack. Water expands as it...
Fortunately my hemi came with hot heads copper mechanical freeze plugs.
Willys36, how much did your pump reduce engine OAL ?
73RR, Sorry Gary I didn't see your post before posting my last comment. I agree, if I run a front cross over it will be drilled and tapped from...
31 Vicky, that's a really good point about using two thermostats. My goal for this engine swap is to retain the stock wheel base and minimize...
31 Vicky, I agree the cross over is a challenge. I haven't welded the riser because I'm not sure if the 5" change in height will cause an...
I'll be using a manual transmission for this setup, no trans cooler required.
D2, I don't understand what you are referring to. Once completed all water passages will be sealed.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I'm in the process of installing a 354 into my 30 model A. My goal is for it to have fenders with stock wheel base. In...
Jseery, I'm planning on using the 7.5 side gears for my banjo conversion, did your 7.5 gears mesh smoothly with the stock 11 tooth spider gears?...
I just went through this myself. The one way check valve from the compressor pump to the tank is not sealing properly. This allows air in the...
The brass plugs do look like they may have been the male portion of a snap but they are a bit smashed. I wasn't sure because the previous...
Does anyone know what the plug and holes in the belt line of the door and quarter panel are for? there are two in the door and two in the quarter...
I retired 3 years ago after working 33 years for a major defense contractor. At 61 my health is great and I've been involved with tinkering in...
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