I would make sure they replace the pump with a new one and not rebuild the old one, hot tank the block, cam, rods and crank to get all the metal...
My dad went through this years ago with one that was stolen. He showed the insurance Co. pictures and suggested they replace what he had with...
Nate La La land isn't really that bad of a place to be if you want to escape reality, I go there my self quite often...Big Tim :D
Make sure your throttle is opening all the way when you step on the gas pedal....Big Tim :cool:
Thanks Nate, and Bill that's darn close to what I came up with at 102 MPH or maybe 101 and some change. It's been several years since I did the...
Thanks Bruce....Big Tim :cool:
Hi Greg, This truck is still in the building process after all these years but I have taken it out a few times and got on it. This engine also has...
Keep in mind that I'm not laughing at you but with you... I did the same thing in my 54 about 34 years ago when I was 16 and boy was my dad...
Hi Greg, the 4 bolt main caps were custom machined out of 1" plate by a man named Jerry Hill. He worked at Bell @ Gains service center and speed...
Hi Charles, been busy lately. I hope to get back on the truck soon and thanks.... Big Tim:cool:
Hi guy's, I haven't been on here for a while so I thought I'd pop in and say hi and share some build Pix of my 54 taken about 20 years ago. These...
Yes, I have. The problem is you have to change the spring parches too because the original ones are hinged.....Big Tim :cool:
I liked all the videos too but like Nate I didn't think to much of the guy talking, seemed kind of shady. I also didn't think he was too smart...
The 327 will always be better than the 305, that's why someone wants to trade you out of it. Also if your truck has bad breath you might want to...
I've see where some guys have taken the top spring with the eye in it and turned it over putting the eye on the bottom then collapsing it back in...
I would try rotating the engine to TDC with both valves closed and see where the flywheel ends up
Correct me if I'm wrong because it's been a while since I've dealt with a stock steel fly wheel since mine is aluminum but could it be that the...
There's nothing like a fresh paint job. Nice work Bob...Big Tim :cool:
You got me there Bill....lol :D
Do you ever have any problems with the hoses being too low?...
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