The Jalopy Journal
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...
Ok, I was waiting to hear about the vacuum reading at idle. 13" is good. You can tune the engine without a vacuum advance-style distributor....
Is this the same carb the builder used to tune it on the dyno?
A vertigate Shifter will have "Mr. Gasket" on the shifter. I have one but cannot find a photo of it. The handle is a "t-type as I recall. It...
I have a dropped axle with split wishbones. I think someone who has driven or owned both would be able to give a better opinion. I have never...
Summit Racing brand cut and stretched to fit a Gen II Hemi crossram [ATTACH]
I forgot to mention. The alternator case needs to be grounded. Not through the brackets and bolts attaching it to the engine. There should be a...
The one-wire alternators usually need to be "excited" to a preset rpm (1800 - 2000) to begin charging upon each start. Also the one-wire (aka...
If the engine sat for any time the water jackets may have built up crud in them. You need to confirm water flow. A good flush with commercial...
Thanks guys. The headlight/grille treatment was part of the Mopar weight reduction program for the era. It's just asthetic on my convertible as...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I installed a Vintage Air Gen II mini evaporator in my 40 Ford Pickup. There was no complete kit offered so I pieced...
I just went through this with my 40 Ford Pickup. Its 2,450 lbs and has a Superbell I beam axle with a 5" drop. The PO installed a Saginaw 525...
I ordered a rear-mount turbo kit (STS is owned by Holley) through Summit in November. The expected date kept getting pushed back. Recently until...
I not only keep the receipts but maintain a "journal" for all four of my vehicles (3 OT) I go through them every so often and tally them. The...
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The Jalopy Journal
