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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info! I’ll have my buddy check this out for me before I order, definitely not trying to cut corners to get...
I’m guessing the rods are .010 from the “10”, and the mains are .001 from the “1” marking, but I’m not positive.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’m trying to decode the main and rod bearings in my 350 Chevy small block so I can order new ones. Rods- 10 90 CB...
Ok I looked up the book you was talking about, that’s not the one. This one was a non-fiction, couple guys build a Fairlane 4 door and document it...
I don’t know what year, but I’d guess late 70’s-mid 80’s?
Hey guys, I am searching for the title and author of a book I read in Middle School about hot rods. I have been trying to figure it out for...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey guys, I got a pair of these seats in a trade. Supposed to be real bomber seats from some unidenified plane. They...
I never seen a cover like that one before, I liked them so much I removed them before lifting the engine so they wouldn’t get dented haha So...
[ATTACH] VIN pad on front of block - F06I9DE Block number - 3849852 Head number - 3795896 Neat-O valve cover - lol
[ATTACH] Don’t roast me too bad, I’ve never done shift linkage before, but I straightened and re bent the rods I had and made them fit. It shifts...
Wow, that link has everything. Looks like only the 283 has a 2 barrel, maybe I have an “original” 327 that’s actually a 283 that says 327 on the...
The internet is failing me! I can’t seem to find a solid answer as to what the factory compression ratio is for my stone stock original 1965 El...
This tranny came out of a van, that’s what the guy I got it from thought anyways. It does not have the shifter mounting bosses in the tailshaft.
Wow, great info Butch. Everything I need to know the HAMB provides...as usual. Thanks a ton guys! I’ll post a follow up here when I get it all...
[ATTACH] I messed with it and figured out which way each arm had to go for which gear, just like squirrel was sayin’, and mounted the...
Oh, also- driveshaft yolk. The same as TH350 or Powerglide?
I got a Muncie HD 3 speed, 7 bolt side cover, giant cast iron sumbitch. Want to put it behind a 327 in my rod, in the middle of figuring out a...
The car is a rolling shell right now, got a 283 and a Powerglide going in, Speedway disc kit for the front, '67 Camaro buckets, just scavenging...
Yeah I'm only really worried about it working for the week of the event. After that I could find something else to swap in. Maybe I'll ask my...
Its open diff. OK so 90wt. If I take it apart will I have to reset it up as far as the ring and pinion mesh and what not?
Hey guys, hoping for some advice on what gear oil I should dump in my '55 Chevy 2 door wagon rear axle. Here is the deal- The car been sitting...
Ok, anyone from the morning crowd...?
My neighbor gave me the 4 speed out of his Chevy truck, it was a 45-46. It looks to me to be an SM420 but it has a little lever and rod attached...
I put a gear drive in my 350 and the roller thrust bearing that came with the kit was suuuper long(15/16"), leaving my timing cover a full 1/4"...
When the muffler rusted out on my old '66 GMC(250-6cyl) I cut it off to put a glasspack on. I went ahead and started her up sans muff just to see...
Holy crap.....I think I can find anything ever known about Hemis in that thread! I'll be reading for a loooong while. Thanks! -John
During my online search-A-thon I found the adapter to run the newer trans. Will it work with an overdrive tranny? I know the 727 but don't know...
Working on a deal with a guy where I may be trading my **' Vette for a '56 Desoto Sportsman. I don't know much of anything about Desoto except...
Ahhh heres the link... http://members.jasnetworks.net/mjsitar/toohighpsi/index.htm -John
I used to have a link saved to a website where a guy did that on his T-bird. A couple Eatons off Super Coupes. I like the idea, low budget fun....
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