RE: Vacuum Gauge Connection You'd be connecting it to the manifold port , where the wiper motor connection is so it gets full , unmetered engine...
RE: Running rich O.K. Tom ; start by checking the spark plug gaps to .035" , NEVER trust them to be pre gapped . I'd say use AC # 45's as #...
RE: Tune Up Mitch ; It prolly is a 230 then . I gotta go but I will happliy write a how to about the vacuum gauge and the Sears engine...
Buy a nice fat _round_ one , the longest one you can find so it'll muffle the sound well without reducing power . moving it back as far as...
RE: How many quarts ? It depends on the skil of the painter ~ ask him . if _you're_ going to paint it , I'd buy two quarts and mix them as I'm a...
RE: Torque Tube leak Whew ~ that's a no fun job . there's a seal inside the Torque Tube at each end and your rear seal may be shot , does the...
RE: Low Oil Pressure Like Evan says , these old design engines are very low oil pressure but have a _high_ volume of oil circulating around...
RE: Rochester Model B Tom ; This is correct , the one vacuum port on the bottom of the carby should be lined up with the one depression in the...
Hi Jason ; You're a man after my own heart ~ I too love unrestored old trucks & cars , you can polish up that old original paint and have it...
Which forks ~ the tranny internal ones or the ones in the shift box on the steering column ? . Saginaw Three speed or Muncie SM420 four speed ?...
RE: 230 ?? Ah ; You _CANNOT_ adjust the valves on a 230 CID inline 6 cylinder as they're hydraulic... I'd check the points dwell and...
RE: TF 283 Motor Mounts IIRC you'll be using the cute little rods that have rubber donuts on them and the upper ends bolt to the front of the 283...
RE: Valve Adj. & Timing 235 If it was the 2st. time you've adjusted them , it's time to go back and re-check as they'll often close up a bit ....
RE:Oakie Bushing Ah ; I'd not be shifting sans clutch , this isn't a Road Ranger 13 speed tranny and if you miss a couple shifts , it'll...
RE: Rear Brake Adjusters Can you take the old adjuster to your local brake jobber ? they may be able to match them up with new parts as the...
RE:Oakie Bushing This is the bushing in the front of the Torque Tube , it supports the rear yoke and prevents vibrations & wear , long story of...
If you have a 250 in there now then dropping a 283 in should be a snap . If that's what you want , GO for it , if it's a used engine be smart...
Print out Kevin's advice and follow it to the letter as it's spot on and is in fact , the GM factory way of setting the timing in the field ....
RE: Rear Brake Flex Hose Ah ; There is _ONE_ flex hose to the rear end ..... You'd be amazed at how this stuff is _not_ a ' no brainer ' to...
RE:3 Speed Tranny It's a Saginaw tranny and you should ask the tranny shop if they've even done a 40's vintage tranny _BEFORE_ you take it all...
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