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I imagine I’d hear that in the water pump/manifold. It’s got the Avanti pump. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
It has been years since I assembled the motor, but I did have intentions of running a mechanical pump so that is a possibility. Guess I could pull...
Electric pump. So count that out Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I’m really dreading tearing all apart, but I need to eventually. Hopefully it’s something simple like that. Cool intake btw! I’ve never seen...
[ATTACH] It’s still “knocking”, but I’m still driving it. The noise sounds to be coming from the top of the timing cover. I’ve inspected the oil...
[ATTACH] a friend of mine shared this on fb. Believe it was a friend of his in the 90’s. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I wondered about the valve too. I inspected it, looked fine. But are there specs somewhere, how do I know I have the correct parts...
I’d be happy with 10lb per 1k but it doesn’t get much over 20psi ever. Yeah I still have the books somewhere around her. Sent from my iPhone...
I had 20 psi at 2500...however I inspect things as thoroughly as I know how before I get carried away. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Well I started off to the dmv yesterday to register and started hearing some knocking. I’ve had low oil pressure once warm from the get go. I got...
So it turns out that the butterflies were just stuck in the chamber. There’s an adjustment screw that I would assume is an idle adjustment, but I...
Ok, you can stop now Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I suspect something like that happened although I am running a bypass valve and (assume) my iac values are in that range. But I recall a slight...
No, all of that is moving free. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Not that I recall Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
The Studebreaker is down. Had it’s first flat tow yesterday. Throttle is locked up. The primary butterfly shaft won’t move. Should have time to...
I do! Blue/white with scallops, lace and lettering. I think Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
These are all things I’ve considered. I’m still not 100% sure I will keep it the way it is as I have the same concerns. Only have about 50 miles...
My car is already built, I’m not sure what you’re trying to do. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Small update. Got the new brake pads on and haven’t had any issues yet[emoji1362] also got the ladder bars done. No good pics to show just yet and...
[ATTACH] Got these two out for a cruise today. Shifter seems to be functioning better and I disconnected the front brakes until the new pads show...
I sanded them once and it cleared up for a few miles. I found and ordered a set of pads last night that are supposed to be the “quietest...
Yeah I did that as well. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Not exactly sure what you mean about the frame channel but it’s also tied into the cage on both sides of the seam. Yeah I’ll hang onto the wheels...
I’ve tried 2 different types so far. I have one more in mind. Then I move on to figuring out some type of spring setup I think Sent from my...
So far it seems to drive pretty well but I have been keeping things pretty mild since I just got it on the road. No hard stops or swerves yet....
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Got some exhaust handled so no I can hear all my hard work fall apart The rear springs are definitely too soft to be on their...
Fellow unemployed tattooer hanging in there getting projects done as well! Hopefully it’s almost over. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
60’ Studebaker powered Lark Gasser. Got more done quarantined over the last month than I had in the 10 years prior. [ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone...
Running pretty good so far. I have a buddy that’s pretty experienced with the FiTech and he’s going to do some tuning for me. There’s definitely...
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