The Jalopy Journal
I've been absent a while here with only sporadic checkings in and answering of PMs. I was heartbroken to log in today and see this. I traded...
Sad news. RIP
Well, I know wire wheels could be an issue on Buick drums, but I wouldn't think steel wheels would be. There is the challenge of getting the '40...
Yes, the 94-95 V8 T5 has the longer input shaft as well. That info should be in the tech write-up. The SN95 platform required a longer/deeper...
Recently picked up a '57 T-bird project - runs, drives, stops, but body is in primer with rough wheel well lips and needing rocker panels redone....
Hopefully, we can find a frame and keep him motivated!
I don't think they're in business anymore...and I've already got the repair sections....unfortunately, the entire right rail is rusted through on...
My 14yr old son just started asking about cars late last summer. He mentioned maybe fixing up one of my old trucks. Well, I don't have any other...
Awesome video! Great tribute, not just to Andy, but to the family of hot rodders. Well done.
I don't know...it's here on the HAMB too... First article in this Tech Archive post found in my signature:...
Pete1 updated with these numbers over on Fordbarn - I thought I'd connect the dots.
I would recommend a WC from an '89-up Mustang if you're looking used. New, I would get a Z-spec T5. I think it will handle it well. Despite my...
Cool pickup! I've seen a T5 behind a blown V8-60...it was an early S10, so NWC. I think you'll be fine with an S10 T5 too. Two gear sets available...
There is no percentage. I used to run a NWC T5 out of an '83 Mustang behind a bored/stroked 351W and I could dump the clutch all day long...third...
Interesting...I'll check on it
OK - I fixed some of it and even made a few minor updates. I will have to get to the pictures later as I don't have them on this computer. All...
Okie - coincidentally, I have a deep burgundy 40 coupe too. ;)
Coil is upright - I believe it's a 190* high flow stat. It's also a brand new aluminum radiator that holds 4+ gallons!!
Terry, I basically got the crate trans at half dealer price, so even though it was expensive, it was a good deal...
OK, caution to the wind. Hopped in without so much as a drive around town and put 175 miles on it - most of them in the dark - with no tools! ;)...
Yes. Well, went and left the spare at my dad's place. Will try that next time. Good point, Bruce. I've been very careful to scrape/sand all...
If you've seen my F100 project you know I'm running a Duraspark II system on a later model 302 in it. I've got a chrome accel coil and an accel...
Ended up with a new AOD in the crate from Ford for cheap (well, relatively). Got that in, lots of other little stuff done too. First real drive...
Murphy. So, Sat morning I went to put my linkage on the trans and it doesn't fit. The arm is completely different. :( The trans shop is closed...
Called around today and most places want to rebuild your core. I finally found one of the bigger places in the next town over who had an AOD on...
I understand and do not discount the fact that I may have been my own worst enemy here. However, I've also got a pretty bad front seal leak and...
OK - just to close this out. I did finally pull the pan this evening. Not sure if it was never rebuilt or if I burned it up in <10 miles - which...
Then my ignition quit again. I'm chasing an intermittent ignition issue. I thought it was my Duraspark connectors, so I replaced those. Still...
OK - the WOT thing I found is pertinent, but not correct. I think that is just a check to ensure that the TV cable does not limit WOT movement....
Also, what is the ratio of throttle movement to TV movement - my current setup favors TV. From the throttle shaft pivot point to the throttle...
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