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Looks very similar to this one on a HAMB auction from a few years back. What is that name, IMaTACH? I feel we're getting closer. [IMG]...
Thanks for the insights. I've never set up a sending unit tach before, but the shallow case and minimal electronics suggest that it might be one...
Can you identify this tach? No name anywhere inside or out, feels like a decent quality unit.
I've been buying Optima red tops for over 25 years, almost exclusively. When they were made in the US, they lasted between 8 and 11 years for me...
I have a 302 and AOD in my '65 Ranchero with 3:55's in the 8 inch rear, 225/60 15's. 'Tis a minty combo.
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Look what followed me home today. Little is known about this '63 Sprint, other than that it has been in the Phoenix area for quite some time. I'd...
The wrist pins were very good, no sloppy movement at all. Stock pistons, rods, and pins never disassembled. Pretty sure it's the lifters as a few...
Didn't know that. Interesting. I wonder if they work together. I adjusted them several different ways, they are currently zero lash plus 1/2...
Yes. Galley plugs removed, galleys cleaned with galley brushes, sprayed out with a hot water pressure washer. Oil coming out of all rockers, so...
Very good, 55 cold idle, down to low 40s hot at idle.
It's a Crane Econopower 272 that I bought new in the '80s. One of my favorite cams, nice idle and good power and economy. And it still looks and...
Does anyone have a suggestion for good 289/302 flat tappet hydraulic lifters? I rebuilt a 302 with new Sealed Power lifters, and they do work,...
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