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Squirrel, I honestly didn't think of that (I'm still a newbie at this). When I was working on the linkage adjustments I did notice that I could...
Ken, Right on. Should have specified that I did go through and re-align all the linkages to make sure everything was in synch while in neutral. I...
Squirrel, I hear ya. I already started with the linkage adjustments and made sure that all those parts align between both the shifter mechanism...
Hello all. I've got an issue with the shifter in my '58 Chevy panel truck.. Just to give some background, I've recently done an engine swap...took...
Hello all, I'm looking for some input regarding camshaft selection for my Chevy 261 build. Here are the details/plans for the motor: -bored .060...
Yes, it made a world of difference! After pulling the rope seal I reinstalled the crank, torqued everything down, and it spins freely. At first...
Honestly it was installed dry. This is my first time doing this and I hadn't heard anything about pre-soaking the rope.
I hear ya. After talking with my dad I'm thinking I might just go with the newer style rubber seal from Best Gasket.
I gotcha. I'm beginning to think this is going to be the problem.
Yessir, we did. I found a short video on installation and my buddy and I followed it as best we could with what we had. I'm stating to think it...
Thanks for sending me the picture. 2 questions; where did you get this seal from? is that another rope seal or is it a rubber seal? Appreciate the...
I believe it's a Fel Pro. I got it off Rockauto as part of the full gasket set. Here's the link......
It's a '61.
Will do! If it is the rope seal do you have any recommendations on installation to make sure it's not locking up the crankshaft anymore?
Thanks for putting this link up, it was very helpful! I'll be meeting with a buddy on Friday to pull the crank, remove the rope seal, reinstall,...
And I just realized you were responding to the other post in this thread, not mine specifically. My mistake.
I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you asking how the crank was able to turn before machining? If so it didn't...two of the cylinders...
I hear ya. I'm beginning to think about doing the same thing. In that case, would it be okay to remove the rope seal and then reinstall it after...
Hello All, I've got an issue with the crankshaft for my Chevy 261 build. After getting the crank back from the machine shop a buddy and I went to...
Thanks for the info; I'll definitely be joining Inliners in the near future. I just emailed Ross so I'll see what they tell me!
Not yet, but I will now. Thanks!
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some feedback concerning buying pistons for a chevy 261 straight 6. I've got the block at the machine shop currently...
Really? I didn't know that was a factory option in that type of setup...I've only seen the original generator/PS pump combo. I'll start searching...
Hey all! I'm looking to convert my '58 Apache panel truck to power steering but am having trouble finding an affordable mounting bracket for the...
[ATTACH] This was October of 2017, picking up in McAllen Texas and hauling back to Corpus Christi (2 1/2 hours). My girlfriend and I hadn't even...
Thanks for the advice Robert. I followed up with a local machine shop and they said they could save the block! The owner told me he could put in...
Got it, thanks!
Good to know, thanks!
That's good to know! After posting on this board and talking with some local guys in the car club scene I'm feeling more hopeful about possible...
Thanks for the tip! I've read that the 261 cam will work in the 235 block as you mentioned. On that note, would a block designed for hydraulic...
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