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Agree with Big A; the left manifold wrapped around the front of the engine and joined the right manifold. I have heard that there was a trick...
He also made some pretty bad ones; the load-o-matic distributor on the very same car, for one!
I have an unmodified original starter as well. Yes, it runs fast. But as long as you don't have to hold down the start button for too long you...
Didn't have anything to add until I saw this. David is absolutely right; electricity is mean spirited and you are putting it near gasoline and...
[ATTACH] This is my set of keys for my '49. Bottom two are reverse and obverse of the ignition, top is the trunk. The other side of the trunk...
340, look up the LM317 chip. A simple regulator is usually posted with its spec sheet.
My favorite kind of kustom is one that looks like it was a ride that should have rolled out of the factory that way, but didn't. You nailed it....
A couple of thoughts on diagnosing the issue: - Use an IR thermometer to test the temp at the same spot as the sending unit. If the temp is...
Bumpity bump! Will do my best to get my ass out of bed tomorrow to see ya guys!
Also seen Dave's shoebox in person. Beautiful work!
Or... you can check out this link http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=448589 and make them yourself!
I'll bring the Shoe! Bump because we can.
Because most early gauges are electro-mechanical, it should not matter (except for amp gauges, in which case they will move the needle the...
I'm surprised (but pleased) no one asked about the starter motor! (They spin only one way no matter how they are connected).
I actually believe the term "frenched" comes from something other than cuffs. To "French" cut something refers to cutting it into thin strips...
Technical note: the black stuff IS a form of rust. The electrolysis of red rust to black rust is a reduction reaction (essentially converting red...
Coil and voltage regulator, too. My six volt starter still works nicely.
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