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if anyone knows the oil capacity of a 52 Mercury flathead with this oil pan I would appreciate the information. Thank you. see link to Vanpelt's...
Its not everybody thing, but for me it is an education with out cutting up a real classic vehicle. Unless you are into dual wheel farm trucks I...
I haven't updated for a while. lets see if this will let me.
very nice!
I like it.
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Well ,that is sort of a possibility. I assume the OP knows the sequence to setting valves. If that isn't done right you will definitely get...
Seems to me if you didn't remove the cam or lifters, they shouldn't have bled down. Removing and installing the push rods shouldn't cause the...
Try having someone crank the starter while the engine is being primed. Bump the starter, or use a socket on the crank pulley bolt.
Interesting. I forgot about the centre bolt versions. I was always hunting the early 70's truck blocks. I didn't realize they had different deck...
I have two part numbers for the intermediate shaft. The 64-67 Nova 2 used a different shaft. Apparently it is shorter. Chevy PN3790872. Nova 2...
It's been a long time but I think this is the shaft I used to use. It's been so long since I've been inside a small block. Seems to me this one...
"Removed the shaft from my primer dist., seated it's tang in the slot and measured length at the manifold. It's a 1/4 inch longer than either of...
Are you using a electric oil pressure gauge? I used to use a sending unit mounted at the top of the block under the distributor. I'm wondering if...
Look at the gear set up to make sure it is turning the pump in the correct direction. I'm recalling reverse set ups from the recess of my old...
Wow! Hope you find solid metal on the chop you can work with like you did on the fender. Keep us posted on your progress.
Hell yes! Ever ride a bike?
I think I bought mine here. http://www.chadwickreamers.com/r_info.php
That is real nice work! Well done.
Thanks for the info. RockAuto works out pretty well. They take care of the duty and brokerage before the border. I don't mean to hijack the...
Hi Dave, do you have the dimensions for the leaf spring bushings and pins? And possibly a source for same? The dimensions would really be...
Hey Vroom, shoot some pictures and let us wee what you are working on. Most guys here frown on air bags.;)
Thats pretty cool. Thanks for posting.
Gasoline is less stable in direct sunlight or warmer climate. I had a motorcycle that was black. It sat outside one winter exposed to sunlight. I...
Nice build. Great thread. Thanks for posting. I'm about to start building my steering, followed next by brakes. Your thread has great...
I exploded both of my thumbs half an hour apart. I was using a big pry bar to try an get the box on my 52 M-37 settled into the mounts. The bar...
The book In the link above is very helpful. Good place to start. Some based panels to practice on is really needed though.
My 49 door had a vertical 1/4 wide 1/4 deep crease about 8 inches long. I welded rod to the bottom of the crease to pull on, and hammer dolly,...
Fill with FINE sand, duct tape the ends shut. Tamp till real full. The placement of the seam is critical as well... But I don't recall if it goes...
It's not everybody's thing, It was a 2 ton grain truck and this is where it's headed. It's been very educational so far. Like I said earlier it's...
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