[updated:LAST EDITED ON Apr-11-06 AT 06:53 AM (CST)] _NO_ ~ you want them bled down so you'll be able to feel the ' give ' You can take...
i've seen some custom gauges done by speedo shops... -Nate
As long as the driving end of the pipe was flat and square against the seal it should have done fine . Is there a wear ridge or deperession...
O.K. , you have the latest and -best- 235 cylinder head on it so if the oil filter lines are tiny little suckers like the line leading to the oil...
RE: Radials On Stock Rims NO problems ! they'll fit correctly and work just fine , safe and so on . One of the original 16" rims I dug out of...
RE: Adjusting Hydraulic Lifters Be aware the method of ' zero lash then 1-1/4 turn more ' is actually in many GM service manuals but isn't smart...
RE: CORE 261 Engine Value In So. Ca THANX ! I was beginning to wonder if I'd farted in bed or what ~ no other responses.... Now I gotta figure...
Set engine to TDC on cylinder # 1 and then push down the heel of the rocker arm with your hand ~ if it has juice lifters the push rod will have...
RE: Original Trucks Yeah , I hear you! LOL ! :D That's why I drive a 1949 unrestored rig for my shop truck ~ it's my own personal time...
Have you _serviced_ this beast yet ? many times the tranny is simply low on oil as they drip , nothing you can do about that . after your drive...
RE: Gauge Service All good posts ! . I find I like to remove the speedo and then push the combo gauge in and face it downwards so I can see it...
RE: CORRECT tire Size That's it ! I bought a set of Dayton radial LT tires for my rig some years back and they're still wearing like iron and...
The stock radiator is plenty big enough to cool even a big block Chevy V-ate . Take it to a reputable radiator shop where they'll unsweat the...
RE: Muncie SM-420 Thanx , Steve ; The deal with the top cover is this : many differant applications so you cannot always just install your old...
RE: Temp Gauge Tube IIRC , the Bourden Tube is filled with _Ether_ and it's very delicate so never kink it nor should you ever try to test it by...
RE: 'BearClaw' Latches Wow , that's GREAT ! much safer too ! . I'm an old mechanic who just wants the stock stuff to work at least as well as...
LOL ! you guys are TOO MUCH ! . The long intake manifold obviates any carby mods you might try , if you want better economy and more power , go...
RE: Muncie SM-420 There are several different part number lids , all seem to fit O.K. just look at the shift fork and maybe lay a caliper or...
I've never done this but I've seen Mark's truck and he claims the late doors on it are from adding later ('53) doors and striker plates . FWIW...
JEEZeeeeeeee you -always- have the real nutbuster questions ! . I dunno :( -Nate
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