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Just an update for anyone that was interested. So since I couldn't find any major issues that stood out, I took the passenger side cylinder head...
Hey fellas. Was offline all weekend, sorry for the delay. To address some of the questions, yes, both sets of heads were torqued to spec,...
Desoto- Never ran this motor before all the details in post #1. I agree, it seems like its getting in near the rear cylinder exhaust valve but...
Ill try and catch everyone's questions in one post. Between installations, the deck and head were cleaned very well prior to installation. After...
Rusty - This is far more than burning out condensation. The driver side doesn't do it at all, and the passenger side is gurgling out rusty water...
I'm getting water in my exhaust while running and I cannot for the life of me figure out where it is coming from. let me give you a little...
[IMG] This was the setup I used to press the bearing into place on pinion. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Update: last night unused a feeler gauge and found the inner bearing NOT seated properly onto the pinion shaft. I pulled the double nut and...
@oj Yes, carrier bearings were replaced. I'm thinking shimming the bearing is what I will have to do. @Pist-n-Broke I don't think so. I'm...
@TagMan ya, I got it and its not much help with this question.
Also, am I correct in believing the pinion race should be aligned with the banjo hole it enters and no deeper?
Again, thanks fellas! Does anyone know if there is a shim for the pinion race or if the Model A carrier shim is the same size for the later...
Thanks for the reply's fellas. @ydopen Not sure what you mean by "gear pattern"? If you mean marking the pinion to check depth as it rotates...
So after installing the new pinion bearing sleeve and bearings, I've followed the usual instructions on setting up my rearend. After splitting...
BUMP. Will consider serious offers in cash, Ethereum, or Bitcoin. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
My appologies, I didn't realize all of my text was missing from the ad. I bought and built this coupe back in '06-'09ish. I realized once I got...
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@midnightcaper Not yet. It spins free and the intake valley looks good so I'm hoping for some luck!
Thanks Bruce. I'll update after I get the parts. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
@slopppy jalopies The pumps advertised on Speedway day the belt is a specific distance from mounting surface. I will take measurements before...
Thanks for the advice fellas. Will I need to change the fan belt pulley as well or will it stay the same. @manyolcars, thanks for the advice....
So I am trying to swap a '49 8BA into my coupe that is currently equipped with a 59AB. I thought the 8BA water pump pedestal mounts would be the...
Awesome thread. Im looking for info on a boat that was supposed to be shown at the '65 Fresno Autorama. It's a 65 Meyers wood deck flat bottom...
Anyone?
Does anyone have any magazines or pictures of the 1965 Fresno Autorama? Im looking for pictures or coverage of a boat that was supposed to be...
brown is the flat black of 2011. Its everywhere. My favorite, still.
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Yup. Glad to see hes enjoying it.
It used to be. I built it then sold it at Santa Maria last year :)
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