Look for 130 or better on the compression. By all means, adjust the valves. If you've got Nate's write-up, you're good to go!
Awesome '36 F*rd in the first pic. Not sure on the second! Is that your dad in the first pic?
Adding fuel to Zig's fire! Bill, why did you post this? As if Zig is not full of himself enough! Now we've got to hear about how superior "G"...
The element does not come out of the top. According to Chevy's shop manual... "Wash filter element by slushing up and down in cleaning...
Mine takes the 5" element and most FLAPS carry them. So does our host, Classic Parts. Wait until you get yours in hand to verify what size...
Yes, the one on mine is an AC oil canister SC-653. [ATTACH] Here's a link that will show you how to install....
Radio manuals Ron, I don't know if this will address your specific question, but here's some good info on Chevy radios....
Babbitt pounders rule! If your engine only has 37K miles on it, it only has about 150K left on it before the babbitt bearings go bad! Do...
Cool ride Charles!
Have a great time Nate! I'll have one eye on the grill and one eye on "Gustav". I'll be glad when hurricane season is over! Gotta love the...
If yours is like mine, you remove the wing nut and the upper piece simply lifts off. Here's a couple pics of mine. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The...
My granddad ran a Gulf service station/garage for years and when he retired, dad and I scarfed up all of the parts he had in his shop, of which...
This link should show you what you need to know. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/miscellaneous/oilcanister.htm Hope that helps. Ken
Oil filters were add-on options for these engines. Most people put on what is referred to as cannister oil filters. They generally were mounted...
Teaser pic! One picture? That's it?:D That is an awesome looking truck! Tell us more about you and the truck!
Capillary tube The line is actually a gas filled capillary tube. I'm not aware of anything that can be done with it, short of replacing it....
Oh Yeah! That looks great Zig! Can't wait to see how the rest of it unfolds!
Craig, take it to your local machinist and have them ream it out. A good machinist can taper it just right for you!
Put the radiator support on the frame and try a test fit. Odds are you'll need to trim a little bit of the inner panel to clear the upper A's but...
Now that's a classy chassis! Oh yeah! Looking mighty fine Rick!
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