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2:14 TRANSMISSION, Automatic/NHRA-Accepted All cars running 10.99 (*6.99) seconds and quicker must have an NHRA-accepted locking-type dipstick on...
Rubber cooler lines will not pass Tech at the drags because its going to fail, the cheap transmission coolers come with hose and clamps but they...
I had a 20 year old 6.0 CERT chassis (Door Car) that had been updated over the years and had a stack of both IHRA and NHRA stickers on it, until...
If you can zip around on a motocycle with 5 gallons between your legs in a tin can, I have no worries about that little sturdy tank out front. Not...
I had a similar problem with one 12 volt battery, swapped to a Turbostart 16 volt and charger, spun my 15-1 572 like the plugs were out of it. I...
If the Tri-Gas is 90% Helium, 7.5% Argon, and 2.5% CO2 than that is the right stuff. Stainless is nice to weld, have fun!
I would ask if they are looking for someone to do really crafty time consuming stuff, or just pound through a ton of jobs? Either way it might be...
The 700R4 uses a metric converter bolt, so as long as it fits thru the holes or you make it fit thru the holes, you are good. They came from GM...
My wife wanted her own project so last week we dragged home a '39 Pontiac, this is the throttle set-up. Maybe Jimmy Page was the previous owner??
If you are happy when the part throttle shifts happen then you are good. If not in for later shifts, out for earlier. To answer your question...
I worked in a transmission shop back when the 700R4 first came out. After a overhaul we would push the adjuster back towards the firewall 3/4 of...
All good advice, to the OP are you sure you are hooked up to manifold vacuum for the modulator? If the governor is working a stock Th400 will...
A trailer with 6 lug dual 5200lb axles will show 9999lb on the GVWR tag and is a good choice. I like 8 lug dual 7000lb but puts the trailer GVWR...
The Th350 came with USS threads for the linkage, kick down cable, trans mount and speedo hold down in the early years, then changed to Metric in...
Yes the pitman arm sticks straight off the front of the box and works as you describe.
My ESAB Migmaster 250 has three knobs, so does the DipPack at work so its pretty common, coarse voltage setting, fine voltage setting, and wire...
The Pete and Jakes #PET4007 is a flat plate mount, around $42.00
TH350 auto and all 4 speeds (Saginaw, Muncie, Borg Warner) take the same mount location. Turbo 400, 700 r4, 2004r, 4l80 all different. So get a...
My buddy made this for me, I own the real thing.
Nice plumbing Deuce Roadster! Do you ever have trouble with the short return line from the filter to the top of the trans breaking? 5 window they...
I can't remember if I introduced myself back then, better safe than sorry! It has a 572 with a 300 NOS shot. Looking forward to driving the RPU,...
I have been enjoying the HAMB for a while. I am a Drag Racer running in the Top Sportsman class 7.50 et @ 179MPH. I enjoy and respect the effort...
I believe the car hobby as a whole is stronger with a diverse group of interests. I don't have to like your choice of style, what you invested,...
On a Th350 either push down or pull up the adjuster depending on the vintage of the cable and open the carb to WOT, done. On a 700R4 or 4L60 this...
Weld downhill making upside down "V's", this is backward for normal welding where you should push but it works great on thin downhill welds.
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