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Thank you. It was my first attempt at body work. Took me about 2 years, with work and life stuff along the way. Now, I drive the wheels off of it.
Thank you.
My 40 PU had a GM original 525 when I purchased it in 2010. Along with a 5" dropped front axle and split wishbones. It drove just fine. This...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Two-post lift and a planishing hammer. Both initially non-essential but they made this sooooo much easier:
I used a Vintage Air Gen II in my 40. It does hang down a little too much for my taste as well. I used some ABS sheet I was using to create...
I am 6' and have a yet to be reupholstered Dodge minivan 3rd row seat in my 40. It sits on the stock seat riser in the front with angle iron legs...
I disagree with your statement about mechanical rpm. First, you have intial timing. This should be as much as the engine combo can take without...
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I have the same machine although I purchased it with the servo motor and controller modifications previously installed. My setup works great. I...
He is doing what's best now, taking back to the builder.
I don't agree with your idle AFR assumption. You can adjust the idle circuit to an optimal AFR. You can adjust your cruising circuit as well....
I agree with both of you but its not the reason his plugs are fouling. I was trying to get his original problem identified and fixed. Vacuum...
It depends on the distributor. Most use springs. There are a variety that can slow or speed up the mechanical advance.
As others have stated, a vacuum advance is better for a street engine and will provide better mpg and in some cases driveability but it is not...
Also, the power valve adds extra fuel when under low vacuum conditions as a steep grade or accelerating more than gradual. The main jets and...
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