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I don’t have a view of the rods yet, but engine is easy to turn, I can use a wrench on the balancer and it spins freely all the way around Sent...
I’m sorry, they replaced some valve guides and cleaned up the seats. Didn’t replace seats, at least that I’m aware up. Sent from my iPhone...
I did line the caps up correctly, they have the cylinder number on both the rod and cap, and they are aligned. Non adjustable rockers, I have...
They do not share crank journals, and I didn’t notice a difference on sides of rods. But I’ll double check. Sent from my iPhone using The...
Piston clearance is at .0023, which is within the manual, .002-.0027. Bearing is .0018 which seems on the high side of the clearance, manual...
Measured new pistons and bearings for sure, as well as the new valves for height. And these were really the only things replaced. The push rods...
Thank you both! Hopefully I can talk them into switching them around free of charge. Again, I can’t say 100% if they were originally backwards,...
Thank you! Now, could this also be the reason the rings aren’t seating? Getting some blow by. I know it takes some time. And I haven’t run it much...
I’m not sure if this is too new for this board, if so, I apologize and would you be able to redirect me? I’m having some trouble with a ford 200...
Damn phone did it to me twice.... auto correct.... Not “boomer”” BOMBER Seriously, meant no disrespect. My dad is a baby boomer. I’ve...
No no, boomer, like a sleeper. Not the generation. Meant no offense Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
For sure, boomer Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Na i meant it has too much motor for the brake power. Too much goooo, not enough whoa. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Picked up this old gal this week. Curious to which route I should take, original body/frame. Has a 454 in her, a little too much motor for this...
Since it’s a new owner... anyone know if you’re still allowed to camp the night before like we usually do? Sent from my iPhone using The...
Found it a Wal-Mart yesterday and was just about to make a post about it, very nice mag in my opinion!
I use my '50 as a parts truck. Running to get parts and general use. It def wouldnt hold up if i had to tow anything or haul anything real heavy....
Sorry if it's already been asked, but is there a place in town that will let an RV in for the weekend? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Very cool! My dad and i restored a roadrunner and camaro, and it was prob the best two experiences ive ever had in the car hobby. What you and...
Awesome! Congrats!
nice ride! congrats!!
[MEDIA] There we go.
I dont know how to post a video. But if someone could post up zz top, "gots to get paid". Thats a great video with some fine old hot rods and some...
Amazing pics. Sounds like a great time. Im in for next year!
1oldracer. Didnt ask if it was traditional. I asked thoughts, i appreciate your opinion, really do. But if you read the posts, its a temp...
Thanks HOTRODPRIMER. I do like it, no doubt i would like it better painted on. But for a graphic machine and a temp solution, i think it turned...
That would look pretty good. Im going to redo the truck eventually. So this is a temp solution. The colors have to stay, at least the green and...
I did ask for opinions. Thank you. I guess the pictures dont really show the age, they appear glossy in the pics, but dont appear that way looking...
So I put my logo and info on the door of the old girl. Rolling advertisement. Im impressed with the way they aged the logo/letters to appear old,...
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/jalopy-showdown-drags-2014-pics.945075/#post-10631666 Here ya go Larry. Thanks for the awesome show!
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