Oh , Boy ~ Here we go.... Once he gets it running with that romping stomping 327 CID V-Ate , he's going to need to replace every bushing in...
Broken Stud I assume it's the collector stud you're struggling with ? . Wire brush it very well then find the biggest flat washer you can with...
Tube Typ I6 Exh. Headers I should know as I *instantly* recognized the collector part . Maybe Black Jack ? . The main thing is : although...
' Farm Fixes ' They were almost always " hurry up kiss me quick " typ repairs because the hay was lying in the field etc..... IIRC , those...
Door Latches = SAFETY !! The original door latches are fine , as long as you make sure the hinges are not worn out and the latch must be removed...
Head Gasket Oil Seeps Head gasket oil seeps have long been a problem , some brands moreso than others . The reason can be wildly varied so...
Here She Is ! My Truck .
Oops ~ It's Driving Season so I've been out tearing up those back roads and my regular rally car died @ 04:30 so I hopped into my trusty truck...
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1954 235 Engine IIRC , those had shims underneath the center main bearing caps , no ? .
Multi - Carbys Oh yeah ~ since you're building this on a budget , go with the old late 1950's Brand 'F' low profile side bowl Holly 1BBL carbys ,...
261 Use the 261 cam with solid lifters ~ you'll be well pleased with the power and it'll idle well and with those cheapo separate headers ,...
2BBL Holly Carbys That was the 2600 series , no ? . Been a long time since I touched one ,they were adapted to fit almost everything during...
Old Timer Event Only the Poo-Toobe link seems to work , looks like fun to me .
Obtw : If Pepsi Cola , use lots of cracked ice ! :D .
Weeps & Seeps I hope you wire brushed both sides , head & manifold until clean & shiny metal as old bits of rust / gasket makes for poor sealing...
Graham Fingers are crossed it's done and done ! .
Nice Work Zig ! What is that ball on the drill motor you used to clean the metal ? . There used to be " Flit Balls " that worked like that .
Engine Works VERY important ! : do not throw ANYTHING away until your new engine is in and has a few hundred miles on it !!! :eek: . The 261's...
Wheel Bearing Jack up and safely block the front axle , sit on the ground and spin the wheel by hand , hub cap off ~ if you hear any rumbling ,...
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