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i've been wanting one of these things for some time now, and i found one i liked, in pretty good condition i think. i just need to figure out how...
i've got some new toys. this one's a coolant system filter/conditioner. anybody knowledgeable in this arena? i'm not even sure if it's practical...
ok, got some pictures. it looks as though the gasket is very straight, whereas the oil pan has some curves in it, which may cause some problems....
thanks guys!! yeah, i am trying to get it running, but if it'll save me some heartache in the future, i'll wait for the right gasket. the casting...
p.s. - just thought id' mention, this is my first time ever even dropping an oil pan, so it's not out of the question that i'm an idiot. thanks!! jon
just got back from florida. craziness. anyway- i just got a new gasket from CP and when i tried to line it up, the holes are all off. the package...
thanks!! copy and paste is what i do best! haha!! jon
sure did! thanks! i took the plugs to NAPA. got a magnetic one for the oil pan (the smaller sized one for my 235) and they said they didn't carry...
i looked through the archives, and nate keeps ranting about these things. is the drain plug for the transmission or for the oil pan? or maybe...
ok, found this in the archives- It is _critical_ to use an _OIL_ in there , NOT a paste lube nor grease ! . it is a recirculating ball typ of box...
just pulled the plug this morning, and there's very little lube in there. thanks for bringing it to my attention! i probably wouldn't have even...
that's a good point! i hadn't thought of just replacing it. i'll start looking i guess. but the dings are on top, so no biggie, huh? jon
a most excellent post, sir. i suppose all the fabricated pieces are unnecessary for us '53'ers with the push button locks, eh? although i do like...
ok, just a quick question. i've got some fairly large dings and dents in my valve cover, which- before you guys rant about it- i don't really...
i sent you a private message. did you mean to say 216? jon
nice!! jon
hey ken. i think either way is correct. there wasn't much of a standard when it came to mounting accesories on these old beasts. i've seen it done...
yeah, like i said the guy i bought it from said he had some work done, but i've never messed with it. guess that'll be another thread, eh? and...
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