Basic Cooling Several things here : First is ; be sure to check and adjust the ignition timing with the vacuum hoses connected properly and...
! It runs ! YAY ! . Yesterday SWMBO told me to get out of my recliner and get to work before it got hot , I didn't and began working at Noon...
Evan ; Ever work in a tire re treading plant ? . The rubber dust from buffing the casings is incredible ~ I thought about it coating the...
Fuel Filler Looks very nice . I don't like recessed fuel fillers ~ don't forget to add a drain as sooner or later fuel is going to puke out or...
Wheel Bearing Fun You never , EVER leave wheel bearings pre loaded ! . That's done just to ensure everything is properly seated . The...
Water Pump Sounds good to me Zig ; I was thinking about this as I worked on my 250 engine yesterday , time was , a 235 water pump in long or...
Fat Fingers Again ! I Meant : F.L.A.P.S. : Friendly Local Auto Parts Store . You use a big long flat nosed punch / drift , of...
Media Blasting Residue Trying to reply.... O.K. , maybe now this will go through : Get a new roll of white paper towels , several cans of...
Moving On I understand John ; Now that I'm old I no longer want to move about much ~ I love to travel but always return to my little home ....
Media Blasting Nothing that has bearings in it or that touches the inside of the engine ( the road draft tube for example) should ever be bead...
I'm SHOCKED But ; I guess now you'll move on to your next project ? .
Hey ! That's a City Of Los Angeles truck in the old Forester Green we stopped using in the early 1970's . Where didja find that photo ? . I...
Lots Of Good Works Here ! I'm sorry for your loss ~ I get about 17 ~ 18 years out of each Dog and they're like Children to me , I hate losing...
Glass Installation IIRC , the ' How To Build " thread covers this in good detail .
Wide White Walls # 1 : For SAFETY I'd not do this . # 2 : those white walls are too narrow ! .
Electrical "Fun" Yes Steve ; Of course I know *exactly* where those wires go : to the other side of the engine management harness , of...
All the more reason to proceed slowly my Dear . Are there any Members here near K.C. ? . Chime in please .
Routine Service Well ; Truth be told , I highly suggest holding off until others chime in here , we have more than one Hydromatic equipped...
That's " TARGET LUBRICATION ' John..... :p I'm off to watch the video . EDIT : THANK YOU ! that was terrific . I wish they'd show...
The DREADED OIL THREAD The brand isn't really important as long as you use good quality lubricants . Hydromatic Drive requires Typ 'A' ATF ,...
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