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The aluminum Corvette intake right? You might get a little better airflow / performance out of the Edelbrock but the Winters scores some cool...
Have you pulled valve covers to make sure you don't have a sticky valve or broken spring? Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I agree. Always best bet to throw down a coat or two of epoxy primer. Then you don't have to worry. Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B....
A friend of mine has used 8.8s on a few Jeep builds and has determined that they are pretty robust. Being the correct width for me, I installed...
Another way to make this happen is to drill out or break off the brake pad retainer pins from the back. The pads will pull off with the drum Sent...
Stupid question but have you removed the brake lines from the cylinders? Sometimes the bleeders get plugged up enough to let the hub spin but not...
I had the same issue with one of my old 327s. It turned out to be a vacuum leak at the manifold. The engine would run until hot and would die on...
Looks like incorrect length pushrods, lifter height, or overtightening the adjustment. The valves were most likely hitting the pistons. You...
Thanks for the help - especially the part numbers. [emoji106] Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Does anyone have any ideas on where I might be able to find a new rubber bushing for where the pivot bracket goes through the bracket? Thanks...
Real patina[ATTACH] Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Never mind that last comment. I wasn't thinking. I still need fresh air inside the engine case so I guess I would pull PCV from one valve cover...
Jalopy, if I run a setup similar to yours, am I just using a T to connect both vacuum lines into a manifold port? Sent from my XT1650 using The...
Thank you all for the input. Lots to consider. I do still have all of the old factory components including the vacuum/ coolant rise for the...
Okay, so I have read all other posts that I could find both here and on other sites and can't really find the info I'm looking for. I have a...
If you don't have one, go get a vacuum gauge and connect it to a manifold vacuum port. Let us know what it shows when you crank. The odds are...
Thank you all very much for your comments. My matching numbers engine block was toast with about a 4" crack across one of the expansion plugs so...
That is a definite. Thank you Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Hello all. I'm restoring my 1961 Thunderbird and I'm getting ready to drop in my rebuilt engine and transmission. My front suspension needs some...
The distilled water will make everything last a little bit longer. You should definitely consider an additive to prevent rust inside your block...
If it's the 331 hemi engine, it's worth pulling and rebuilding as they can be very hard to find in good shape. Sent from my XT1650 using The...
Maybe a dumb question but was the water distilled? If not, could be from reaction to chlorine, sulfur, etc. Sent from my XT1650 using The...
Did you pop the valve covers, spark plugs etc. and lubricate everything? That's step one. Step 2, dump an ounce or so of Marvel mystery oil in...
Tom woods has great info[ATTACH] Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
You could try a CV drive shaft but will need to change your pinion angle so it points directly at the rear of the OD Sent from my XT1650 using...
You stole that thing. Good job! Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Okay thanks Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Has anyone run oversized tires in the rear? I'm considering going to 255/70r15 rear. Thanks for your help Sent from my XT1650 using The H.A.M.B....
Picked up this '55 Star Chief and I love it. I haven't started working on it yet but I'm excited. I've never seen one down here in South...
I don't believe that the factory gear was bronze but they were and still are available. I still feel that the cast iron gear is appropriate. If...
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