Ed, welcome aboard. If the fuel pump is like other cam-lobe driven pumps, having the cam's pump lobe on it's baseline circle means you won't have...
Wolfgang, From what I can ascertain, the weight of a 216/235 is around 296 Kg. Enjoy the new engine stand, I know I love my new one!
You did better than me! I spent 20 minutes upstairs in the barn, to see if I could find MY linkage to send you... I couldn't even find the right...
Wolfgang, I would say you are fine with a 450kg engine stand. That's 1,000 pounds (ok, it's only 990).
The website I linked was invaluable in determining which pan would work for me. Unfortunately, all of our "situations" are different- be it an LS...
Root, For all the oil pan info you'll need (and probably more) GM LS-Series Engine Oil Pan Dimensions I am running the Cadillac CTS-V oil pan in...
Steve, Looking at the pictures of the rear of your intake, did you get the vacuum line to go to the brake booster? Or, if by some chance the LQ9...
Black Locust became my new "favorite" wood a few years ago. Lumber shouldn't be too difficult to find, as it has been planted all over the US,...
Man, there is a Bumper Crop of sweet AD's going to be hitting the streets soon!
Every month, at our "staff meeting", the boss goes over the obligatory "Safety Tip of the Month". The winner? Distracted Walking Yup, I am...
I have given this very topic some thought recently. If an "idiot light" were implemented from an oil-pressure sending unit, if the engine isn't...
Yes, welcome back! Once you familiarize yourself with the new forum, its just fine. Posting pictures is easier now too.
Coach, I have a question: Are shock absorbers not used in a bag setup? Never really thought about until I looked at your pictures (which are all...
Looks like I need to get my lazy self BACK out to the workshop, and stab the drivetrain in (soon)! Don't feel too bad about the hours of boredom-...
Steve, I am using -6 Russell Twist Lok throughout. I had initially planned on flex from tank to filter, hardline from filter to firewall, and...
Zig, The spacers do look big, BUT... going from the original 14"x7" S10 wheel (with the 195/75 tire) to the 20" x 8" wheel and 245/50 tire only...
Steve, As far as hauling Penny down from 200MPH goes, I think I'd have to drop her out of a cargo plane to get UP to 200MPH... but seeing as the...
February was good! I have some picture-worthy progress. Front brakes installed (less pads, need to wash rotors). The pads literally drop in, and...
Coach, unless you already have a handful of steering U-joints in hand, it may be worth you while to see if an ASTRO or SAFARI double U-jointed,...
Steve, did you finish your truck, and not tell us? It's been too quiet in your thread.
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