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Nice work, those can be a little intimidating but are really not that bad once you get in there. Re the band adjustment ,as others have said yes...
The expander shown in your photo could not possibly have worked because it was not supporting the scraper rails. That is clearly the problem. Make...
A quart in a thousand with over 100,000 on the clock is nothing to worrry about. Some engines (even rebuilt/ new) aren't that good. Ideally you...
Regarding the non-syncro low, yes they are all like that and theoretically you need to come to a stop to put it in low. With a little practice in...
Two things I have done for this situation. Drill the mount and do the nut and bolt thing. If space is a problem use a countersunk head allen bolt...
Those are some real pretty red x's. Are they all the same year and model?
Sometimes it depends on which license office a person goes to, or even the mood of the clerk waiting on them. I have had them tell me this or that...
What junkyardjeff said. The 250 has the same bell housing pattern as a sbf. So get the c-4 with it and ditch the two-tone drive slushbox.
Better than welding because it doesn't put the stress in the casting from the heat. Helluva lot easier too. When it is done the repair will be...
I know that the Saab V-4 and the Ford German V-6 used in RWD Capri's,MustangII, Pinto, and Ranger pickups are the same archetecture. Just a...
The 'A' intake is the small flange for the Holley teapot. Will also accept some WCFB, but not the "modern" Holley 4150/4160 four barrel. Also the...
Yep.Your doing real well at 5 years, as most parts sold today are effin' junk. Only takes 10 mins to check it out and be sure.When I was a 14 year...
Before you condemn that motor, check the fuel pump real well. I have seen many FE's where the fuel pump arm gets worn at the pivot which causes...
Not factory. First 4 speed in a Ford was '61. And those are RARE. B/W T-10. It is quite easy to put in a mid-fifties Ford. Bolts in and cut the...
I thought it outright sucked. Henry is at the top of my list as an american hereo, his contribution to american industry and life is huge. While...
The T-85 should work depending on what it came out of, but as usual there are some wildcards here. The T-85 will bolt to most passenger and truck...
"Hope it didn't smell like that when you ate it" "better to burp and taste it, than fart and waste it"
Good score. I have always had a soft spot for squarebirds. I feel they are overlooked and underrated. My dad had a '60 ragtop with a 430, would...
Cool car, does it still have the correct stuff on the motor? I don't think you can narrow down how many E-code Rancheros were made. There were...
Referring to a car with really bad bodywork "that thing is lumpier than a sack of walnuts" Or one with really loose steering, "like driving a...
Actually thats not too bad. There are companies who sell kits to fit your existing spindles. Or you can do a junkyard swap, '73-'79 full size...
The teapot is the standard 5 1/8 opening as the newer Holley and Autolite carbs. The issue is the height, which can be addressed by judicious us...
Areostar coils work well on shoebox Fords, but the Merc is heavier. It might work, might not. Also the Merc uses a king-pin front end, so there...
Re rack and pinion on 57 Ford product, I too would have to ask why. If the problem is that the car does not steer well, then my reccomendation...
Two 6v batteries in series, have the generator rewound for twelve volts, and get a 12 volt regulator. Take your power tap that feeds the car and...
Does your car have the vacuum assist for the shifter? They were troublesome, a factory fix for a trans that didn't shift that well to begin...
If it is leaking that bad, you don't need guages to tell it needs to come apart. While I agree that improper crankcase venting will cause oil to...
I'm going to start my response with a disclaimer, admitting up front that I'm no expert. That being said I believe you are correct if you view the...
Don't turn the oxy up you will make it worse. Without knowing what you are welding it is difficult to diagnose. Pictures would help. But as a...
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