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I replaced it with an new Melling part for under $10. I'm done with that lifter! It still looked new and the face to the cam was still brand new...
I took the lifter apart and found a defect. The bleed hole was drilled and you can see that the bit must have been dull because of the metal that...
The rebuilt engine by me, had a dead cylinder. I was so focused on things like compression rings aligned and not offset, head gasket leak or...
I remember the first automatic trans I took apart. I had steel balls rolling down the driveway and my dad had to put it back together. 1960, I...
Not yet, but I will tomorrow just to see if there is something to see! lol
Collapsed lifter for sure. Thanks to all who offered ideas and solutions. It moved me forward to remove the lifter to see what was going on....
So maybe there is a lifter issue. In the picture you can see that there is more thread showing on the #7 stud than the others and that is typical...
That sounds reasonable. The lifters are new so it would not be likely, but possible. I think I'll run the engine and see what happens with that...
After the engine assembly the first time when I only did a simple valve grind, cylinder #7 was dead. I sent the heads out for a rebuild and after...
I've owned and used several in the last 60 years since I was 17. I guess you didn't read the post. Thanks anyway.
Sounds possible, but if I adjust the intake valve using the finger spin or up and down movement way..when I turn the 1/2 turn to set the preload,...
I have a small block 305 2 pc rear seal 1979 variety engine. Engine refurbished by me, heads done by pro shop. The original cam was reused. I...
I didn't have room for a regular belt driven fan so I chose the largest that would fit and set it up as a pull type. I can add a pusher electric...
In my 48 International Harvester pickup, I have an aluminum radiator and I have about 20 in of width for the condenser in front. How do I choose a...
ps you will need a led flasher or just add an incandescent bulb in the circuit. Bob http://www.bobsretrophobia.com/
Nothing to it, just find the 6 volt led bulb that has the same base and you're all set. There are different bulbs for different purposes so be...
How about the mass of rat rods that are just sanded lightly and then clear coated over rust and old paint? I say, do what you want, it's your...
There are two on Ebay now for under $10,000. They appear to be clean, garaged, running vehicles. I guess you can ask whatever you want. Bob...
I would like to get my aluminum valve covers engraved with a custom logo. Has anyone had this done and have an idea what the cost is and how they...
Brute force. Back the hinge up with something heavy and using a punch and large hammer it will move. You may need someone to hold a weighted...
Universal 20 circuit, small fuses and box, wires come out bottom to each side as you choose, cheap and comes with instructions....
I just made a lower dash extension for my AC vents and controls. To get the finish to look like my faux leather seat cover, I used Dupli-Color...
Doing a Google map search and looking at the street view, he sure has a nice well kept house and yard for a scammer. Could this be a wrong...
I saw this tool at Summit Racing yesterday and was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with it? I guess it is a new tool, since I...
My recent experience was with a pickup that sat in my next door neighbors garage for 7 years with new radial tires. I bought it and after...
I second the International Towing and Recovery Museum as a great place to go... just a short jump from Honest Charley Speedshop. Again, great for...
Keep in mind when planning, the tours of the Coker Museum are at 10am and 2pm. If those times don't work for you, you can still get into the...
Thought I would get in here and post our family's experience of last month. I and several of my children and grandchildren drove up to Chattanooga...
​Back in 1959, my dad attempted to customize a 1950 Merc supposedly to be my first car. He used 56 Packard taillight lenses and turned one...
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