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If the plug is steel, hit it multiple times with your MIG. That will shrink it and loosen any bond with the block making it easier to pull. You...
I wouldn't even call that a reproduction.
I give up.
There seems to be an awful lot of confusion here for something so simple. 1 Remove the left axle housing. 2 Remove the right axle housing. 3...
Axle is already too close to the crossmember. A dropped axle would be the simplest solution as already mentioned.
I have only good things to say about TCP. The Morgan in my avatar is an example.
If there is any plastic fish tank style "fuel" line in the system it will dissolve in the gas and be deposited in the carb throat as fuel evaporates.
I think I see the reason you want to do this. As the axle is located entirely by the 4 bars (as GM did on many cars) you would like to free the...
I'd like to to see a picture or sketch to visualize your setup before making any suggestions.
Actually, that's a little too simplistic. Peening as it is commonly used puts the surface in a state of compression which causes it to resist...
Is that intended to expand collapsed piston skirts? Reduce slap and noise?
Is the ignition properly wired with a resister? A typical points system would be set up so the coil gets 12V while cranking (resister bypassed)...
Looks like the setup in your last pic would work fine if you trimmed off the excess. You wouldn't need (and shouldn't have) the linkage on the...
Any of these suggestions will work, but from a mechanical perspective attaching the linkage to the rod that connects the carbs is the better...
That's too nice to leave out in the weather (or to modify). Get it running properly and drive it around when the spirit moves you.
Mount a vacuum outside so it will be quiet and plumb it to several inlets in the shop so you can reach everywhere with a short hose.
OK, instead of getting snarky about it lets try to apply a little logic. Many old carbs did not have a power valve or needles. They were simply...
I think your initial analysis was spot on. IE Holley did it to reduce parts count. There is absolutely no need for a power valve on the...
I don't know anything about a '72 comet except it looks to be based on a Pinto. The Shelby drop is meant for Falcon based cars ie early Falcon,...
I wouldn't grind it, it's an honest repair. As long as the car can be aligned and drives straight leave it alone.
If you do the "Shelby drop", which is easy, it will lower the front about 1" and improve handling.
We don't know what you have in the front, but it's normal for them to be larger than the rears. The exact proportions vary from one application to...
If you plan to drive it, your going to want front brakes.
Hollywood deep tone sounds like sun tan lotion.
Downunder.....don't expect a reply; this thread is 9 years old.
High pressure line is probably the smaller one. The low side needs to flow the same amount at a lower pressure hence the larger bore.
I hear that Chevy calling......."Chop me, chop me"....
I've used Eastwoods catalyzed engine aerosol with good results. Easy to apply and very tough. As mentioned, prep is everything regardless of the...
You do need a good ground strap but it won't do anything to prevent corrosion; fresh modern coolant will however. Lots of old flatheads with alloy...
Agree 100% about that axle; cut it up so no one else gets killed behind it. If you put the tie rod above the bones you might have frame...
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