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My evening task...I have another engine block and a shop manual. Going to see if I can visually find any potential spots. Thanks. 15-20psi at...
I believe that was a Ford issue with 351-400M or maybe Cleveland. Don't think it was that common. TKS Wanna be my mechanic?
Mains and rods in the order of .0015 if memory serves. Couldn't measure the cam brgs. Island D Machine reported all was good. As I said to other...
I tried two different oil pumps, one a high volume unit and the other stock. The high volume pump achieved nothing. Apart from break-in oil, the...
I think you misunderstood me. The only components re-used in the "new" configuration was the block and the distributor and I'm not totally sure...
Good to know but none of this was done. When redoing this engine, I considered installing the grooved rear bearing shell available from Mopar...
After break-in, Mobil 1 Synthetic 10-30 all its life. Never considered heavier oil as all tolerances were in spec. I've used 20-50 in other...
The hangup is that this issue carried over from a block with one set of internals to the same block with an entirely different set. The only...
Frankly, after investigating this issue 15 or 20 years ago, and having no issues in the meantime, I, personally, am fine with it. The car has...
Not upside down. This was checked while we had the rocker covers off to observe whether enough oil was getting to the top. Thanks for your reply.
Hi, I've been running my 1930 Model A for 21 years with an oil pressure issue. The engine is great and as I said no issues for all these years....
Thanks for the confirmation, guys. Fill and bleed tomorrow with fingers crossed.
Couple of questions here. I have an aftermarket Power Steering Reservoir supplying a GM Gen II P/S pump. Is it necessary to use high pressure...
I have a Holley 670 Street Avenger with 4 corner mixture screws sitting atop a stock Dodge 5.7L HEMI in a 1950 Ford Coupe. The car has a 2.5inch...
Hi, I'm having a carb problem someone may be able to help with. This 1950 Ford Coupe is a brand new build going through its initial start-up....
That would be a '51 Meteor grille. Be interesting to see this one. I've been on the Island over 40 years and have never seen this car at any...
I neglected to mention, I'm using a 12v blower motor. The 6v switch is probably OK....it just seems to be running slow. Maybe I'm just too used to...
I neglected to mention, I'm using a 12v blower motor. The 6v switch is probably OK....it just seems to be running slow. Maybe I'm just too used...
Just completed the 12v system on my '50 Ford. I've been told that generally speaking, using 6v switches in a 12v system is OK. I opted to re-use...
At my wits end, I'm trying to decide what diff to put in my '50 Ford Coupe. Stock axle width is 57.5". Since "good" (and not so good) 9" diffs...
Hey, 55dude, For a Volvo box try Chapman Motors on Vancouver Island. www.chapmanmotors.ca. They have both styles. Volvo box alone isn't enough....
Hey, pimpin, Yea, I hear ya about the big heavy motor. My shoebox is soon to lose the stock suspension in favour of a Fatman-style MII frame clip...
Hi, To everyone who responded to my 351C/C6 query recently, thanks so much for the input. I drove the 100 miles yesterday to see the 351C 'Q'...
Hey, Havi, At the moment, I'm thinking I'll stick to the C6. My budget is very tight on this project. I can always swap it out later for an AOD...
Hey, Chaddilac, Just read on. For me, all the information offered has been great, especially as regards the oil pump pickup mounting stud and...
Hey, Homespun91 Good info on the bearing cap stud. Why do you suppose just using the cap bolt will cause bearing failure? Doesn't seem to make...
Hey, Havi, Didn't know the AOD would bolt up. Mostly I know Mopar stuff. Engine I can get is a 351 Cobra Jet from a '71 Cougar XR7 c/w C6 and...
Hey, Pre-k, Might just have to do that. Ventura's not that far away to ship to Canada. Lots of this old stuff is getting really scarce. Would...
Awesome photo.....speaks volumes! I'll bear in mind about the Moroso pan. A stock 4x4 pan sounds like it might be the way to go. I was really...
Hi, This is my first effort at this. Had quite a time finding where to post new messages. I guess they're called 'threads'. So much for nuts and...
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