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I don’t know what ported/imported means in this context. I have both carbs on the manifold. The vacumm advance is going to the carb closest to the...
Are you referring to the port that is in the middle right side of the intake manifold The port you hook the vacumm wipers into?
Distributor is good. Cap, wires, and spark plugs are all new, and I installed an electronic ignition so no points to deal with. I have the floats...
I’ve got the files synced up pretty well and as far as I know I have the air fuel set for both. I was told there is a tool you should use to...
Yeah I’ve read up on that a bit. Right now I have both mixture screws turned all the way in, and then backed out a half turn. I might try and back...
Hi everyone, So I’ve searched the forums a bit and couldn’t really find an answer to the issue I’m having so I figured I’d make a post about it....
I do have a service manual, it has been a godsend for working on the car. Thanks for all the input. I found a rebuild kit for about $100 online...
How hard is it to rebuild a a '53 3-speed tranny? Like if there is a kit that has the parts I could see myself doing that. But if I have to...
Hello everyone, So I own a '53 210 that I recently pulled the original 216 out of along with the original 3-speed tranny. I'm swapping in a '61...
1960 Chevy Impala $31,500 OBO Not a restoration! All original (These cars are only original once) Garage kept for the last ten years, (and most...
Also thank you everyone for all the great info. It's a big help for someone who is still learning. :)
That's a very good point and I didn't think about that. It might be in my best interest to put the new motor in with the stock exhaust/intake...
OR should I ditch the dual carbs and go to a single. This 235 is replacing a 216 in a 4-door '53 Chevy 210. The car is going to be a daily driver...
They are both stamped 964S. The one with the 788 throttle body is what was on the motor when I bought it, the other one I purchased off eBay. I'm...
How do I find the CFM ratings? Is it something that would be marked or stamped on the crab itself? Or do I have to research it online? Like I...
Haven't decided yet but I am putting the cast iron Fenton exhaust manifolds on so I'll have the option.
I'm bad with measurements. Hence the pictures.
I ordered almost everything I needed from The Filling Station. Within half a day I had a tracking number and everything was on it's way.
Hi everyone. So I'm getting ready to do a dual carb setup on a '61 235 that is going into my '53 Chevy 210. But there is one issue and I was...
Has anyone done business with The Filling Station? They seem to have a lot of the parts I need and their Facebook page has a lot of positive reviews.
I spoke with my credit card company and I was still within the 60 to dispute the charge and will be getting my money back so that puts the mind at...
I wasn't aware of there being an issue with them. Whenever I was researching out how to build up my 235, I kept seeing people mentioning Patrick's...
End of Feb 2017 I put in an order to Patrick's for about $800 worth of parts to upgrade a 235 i'm putting into my '53 210. As of today I've only...
Hi everyone, I'm the friend that Arominus has been talking about. Thanks for all the info. This week is when i'm gonna start cleaning up the...
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