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Thanks for the Shout Out Greg!!!! I finally decided I ought to put some fenders on it and just started mocking up an idea I had. I'm excited...
Absolutely going !
NPT threads are designed to use a thread sealant. Is it always necessary ? No not always, but it's a good idea. NPTF threads are designed to seal...
I'll second the notion that lathes are serious machines and will hurt you! Respect and knowledge can't be over stated. Being a car guy - I've...
Thanks for the kind words Greg! Looks like I'm a little late to the party! Still here's mine. I've tried to make as much of the parts as I can....
I put a 327 Chevy in my '64 American back in the 80's but unfortunately I've forgotten a lot of it. I do remember using those Chevy II headers....
Don't rule anything out because parts are "new" - -- New just means untested. I agree with the guys saying start with basics. Ensure FLOW thru...
I have a '47 Ford pickup with a 392 Hemi and an iron pushbutton. It was "built" in the mid 60's by a friends father. When I first got it - it had...
So I made this tool to ease the installation of the distributor intermediate shaft for an Early Hemi but it could be adapted to many others....
One thing to keep in mind for galvanic corrosion to occur you need a few things: dissimilar metals (increasing the nobility rating difference will...
It was like going to church for me. As a kid I learned that many didn't like anyone roaming around much anymore (too many sue happy idiots I...
Well since Ekimneirbo mentioned Sharpies AND Piston Pin Removal tools :) I can’t help but show my Piston Pin Installation Tool (please note I use...
Years ago my boss signed me up to attend an Engineering Seminar on Fasteners. I was LESS than thrilled to go and told him so - he asked that I...
Made a transmission dipstick tube out of an old lawn chair. Still working perfect 20 years later.
[ATTACH] Here's a SUPER EASY way to form DOMED end caps for various projects - in this case it was a larger sized dome for a PUKE tank for my...
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