Opinion on motor status 292
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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Looks like an oil burner
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Cliff
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That seemed to me, what are those two small holes in the center?
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (12/7/2019)[/b][hr] ..... What are those two small...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/7/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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[img]http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/uploads/images/df272df7-37ac-4a...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (12/7/2019)[/b][hr]...... what are those two small...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[QUOTE]In looking at the picture of your cylinder head, it would...
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KULTULZ
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6 Years Ago
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[img]http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/uploads/images/06bd41d7-1b8b-40...
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capelo
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[img]http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/uploads/images/dc30d93e-89b2-4e...
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capelo
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[img]http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/uploads/images/9056588f-284a-48...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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the block would have came with the holes.i had the same setup years...
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darrell
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6 Years Ago
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[img]http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/uploads/images/818f9ad0-1c9f-42...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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If the paint is not designed for continuous contact / submersion in...
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charliemccraney
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6 Years Ago
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[cita] [b] charliemccraney (12/08/2019) [/ b] [hr] Si...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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Just the same. You do not want it to deteriorate and flake of and...
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charliemccraney
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6 Years Ago
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the old one seems somewhat deformed, the one at the top can be the...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (12/9/2019)[/b][hr]The old one seems somewhat...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (12/9/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (12/9/2019)[/b][hr]Different but the same?...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/9/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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[img]http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/uploads/images/08489ee6-88c5-42...
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capelo
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[img]http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/uploads/images/d5689f67-4527-4e...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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Can this be a problem?...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (12/9/2019)[/b][hr]Can this be a problem? [/quote]...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/10/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (12/10/2019)[/b][hr]... Would it be possible to fill...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/11/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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there is a small difference...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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there is a small difference...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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how do they...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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Is this necessary or just an...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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How large are the bolts that cover the pressure line of the block?
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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If you can figure out how to ship it, I have a nice standard 272 block...
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Florida_Phil
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Florida_Phil (12/16/2019)[/b][hr] If you can figure out...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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I don't suppose it would fit in your suitcase? :) [quote][b]capelo...
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Florida_Phil
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Florida_Phil (12/16/2019)[/b][hr] I don't suppose it...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/16/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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it seems that that cover was badly mounted, rubbed with the...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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Hi guys, I am changing the bolts of the cranks for some ARP 154-6005,...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (12/20/2019)[/b][hr]Hi guys, I am changing the bolts...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/20/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (12/21/2019)[/b][hr]Thanks Ted. The rectification of...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/22/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (12/22/2019)[/b][hr]...what is the original size of...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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Checking the rocker trees, I have noticed that in one of them it has...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (12/22/2019)[/b][hr]Checking the rocker trees, I have...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/24/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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Are you saying the actual rockers arms appear to have different...
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KULTULZ
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6 Years Ago
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Today I went through the rectification workshop, I took the rods and I...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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I am watching (and learning) on the sidelines - This post is not...
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KULTULZ
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]KULTULZ (12/23/2019)[/b][hr]I am watching (and learning) on...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (12/23/2019)[/b][hr]Today I went through the...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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TED, I want to personally THANK YOU for your time and interest and...
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KULTULZ
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/24/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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There are some things in a refurbish that I have always considered...
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Joe-JDC
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Joe-JDC (12/24/2019)[/b][hr] There are some things in a...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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The rocker arm shafts are readily available. The rocker arms, are...
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Tedster
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6 Years Ago
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[quote]What rockers are sold online? and rods?[/quote] Rocker Arms...
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KULTULZ
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6 Years Ago
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Thanks for the answers, on the rods I will wait for you to tell me...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (12/25/2019)[/b][hr]... If someone can give me the...
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Ted
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6 Years Ago
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i find new rockers to pricey for me.i have lots of sets around and...
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darrell
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (12/26/2019)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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Opinión...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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Those are reman conn rods. They will be exchange meaning they will...
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KULTULZ
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]KULTULZ (12/27/2019)[/b][hr] Those are reman conn rods....
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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I'm having trouble removing these two plugs, any suggestions?...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Capelo. From John Mummert's web site, topic 'Y-BLOCK TECHNICAL...
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NoShortcuts
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]NoShortcuts (1/5/2020)[/b][hr] Capelo. From John...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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after a good fight got 👍...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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a necessary...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Any suggestions for...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Heat the ring gear in the oven, the other part in the freezer...
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paul2748
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5 Years Ago
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Heat the ring gear in the oven, the flywheel in the freezer...
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paul2748
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5 Years Ago
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Hi there http://www.ford-y-block.com/dimensions.htm...
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stuey
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6 Years Ago
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[quote][b]stuey (12/26/2019)[/b][hr] Hi there...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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at what diameter did this hole pierce? it is now 0.060"...
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capelo
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6 Years Ago
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That hole sizing is fine but don’t go any larger than that. The oil...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (1/1/2020)[/b][hr] That hole sizing is fine but...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Good to see you got that threaded plug out. They can be problematic...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (1/6/2020)[/b][hr] Good to see you got that...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Another way of moving stubborn plugs or broken bolts is to weld a nut...
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paul2748
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]paul2748 (1/7/2020)[/b][hr] Another way of moving...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I feel very upset with this, I bought a new oil pump thinking it would...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Gerotor pumps aren't available new. Rebuild kits are available,...
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charliemccraney
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]charliemccraney (1/9/2020)[/b][hr] Gerotor pumps aren't...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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this serves for me...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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So were my valves, any opinions? How can I proceed for...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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If you have access to a soda blaster, it will clean those valves...
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Joe-JDC
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Joe-JDC (1/11/2020)[/b][hr] If you have access to a soda...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Oven cleaner will clean the carbon off of the valves Carl
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carl
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]carl (1/12/2020)[/b][hr] Oven cleaner will clean the...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (1/11/2020)[/b][hr] this serves for me...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Not sure, but that clutch assembly is not listed for a Y-Block.. so ?...
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PF Arcand
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5 Years Ago
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Personally, like the Centerforce clutches, the dual friction model....
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paul2748
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5 Years Ago
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today I was modifying the heads to place positive style valve seals, I...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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what or where is the other site,why no comments avail or able to view....
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2721955meteor
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5 Years Ago
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I asked for a change from lever style to diaphragm style
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (1/15/2020)[/b][hr]I asked for a change from lever...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (1/15/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]2721955meteor (1/15/2020)[/b][hr] What or where is the...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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Be sure to check the retainer to valve seal clearance. You’ll want...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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In case anyone is interested, I think I have found a replacement for...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (1/19/2020)[/b][hr] Be sure to check the retainer...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (1/19/2020)[/b][hr][quote][b]Ted (1/19/2020)[/b][hr]...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (1/21/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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After adapting the valve guides, I am looking for new seals, they have...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (1/19/2020)[/b][hr] Be sure to check the retainer...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I only see .500 "-.502" -. 530 ", could anyone fit in?
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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For positive type valve seals, I use U.S.Seals Inc . For the 11/32”...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (1/24/2020)[/b][hr] For positive type valve seals,...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I screwed up, I hadn't measured accurately enough, it should be 11/32...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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The VS107V seal is rubber lined on its inside and doing a rough...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (1/27/2020)[/b][hr] The VS107V seal is rubber lined...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Following Ted's advice, I have manufactured a new fixing piece for the...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I've seen these guides in some heads...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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One of the procedures that can be utilized to restore the clearance of...
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NoShortcuts
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5 Years Ago
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Charlie, one of the better quality knurling outfits uses a guide rod...
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Hoosier Hurricane
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5 Years Ago
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thanks guys for the clarifications 👍
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hoosier Hurricane (2/3/2020)[/b][hr] Charlie, one of the...
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NoShortcuts
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5 Years Ago
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today the new rocker adjusters have arrived, they look...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I am manufacturing a pulley for the power steering pump, any comments...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Copelo, it's very difficult for me to determine with my eyesight but...
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FORD DEARBORN
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]FORD DEARBORN (2/4/2020)[/b][hr] Copelo, it's very...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I am not an expert in metallurgy by any stretch but IMHO some issues...
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FORD DEARBORN
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]FORD DEARBORN (2/4/2020)[/b][hr] I am not an expert in...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Sometimes I tend to over think the issue. I didn't realize the...
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FORD DEARBORN
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]FORD DEARBORN (2/4/2020)[/b][hr] Sometimes I tend to...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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My concern now is about the possible excessive weight and how far I...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I have another question, I have seen the sale of aluminum thermostat...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (2/5/2020)[/b][hr]I have another question, I have...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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I have also seen in several images of "Y" engines that carry what they...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Capelo. An oil deflector inside the (ignition) distributor housing?...
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NoShortcuts
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]NoShortcuts (2/6/2020)[/b][hr] Capelo. An oil...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I think he is referring to the oil slinger
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57RancheroJim
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5 Years Ago
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Capelo. As Ted indicated, the oil trough was only used on FoMoCo...
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NoShortcuts
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (2/5/2020)[/b][hr]I have also seen in several images...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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When I assembled my current engine, I had what I thought was an issue...
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Florida_Phil
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5 Years Ago
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thanks guys for your comments, can those baffles be achieved or would...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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On the housing of thermostat I will consult with the seller if there...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]capelo (2/7/2020)[/b][hr]thanks guys for your comments, can...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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Ted, today I received the valve seals and some caps, from US SEAL....
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Here is a picture showing the three basic styles of thermostat...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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Ted, thanks for the information, I think I'll have to settle for my...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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While I have the engine material in the machine shop, I wanted to...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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If you get all the various parts within ½ gram or less, you’ll be...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (2/11/2020)[/b][hr] If you get all the various...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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The design and construction of the piston will determine where the...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (2/13/2020)[/b][hr] The design and construction of...
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capelo
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I have already brought the heads of the machine, I have to give it a...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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hello I have put the camshaft bushings and I have some doubt, first...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I have seen this to relieve space, what do you think?...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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In regards to the picture asking where to take the material off of...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (2/15/2020)[/b][hr] In regards to the picture...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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well I have already solved the two problems, I have drilled the...
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capelo
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This is a photo that the OP had posted many pages ago, what is the...
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1946international
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Oil trough for timing chain with oil coming from the lifter galley.
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Rudder2fly
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is that a stock part? I have never seen one.
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1946international
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5 Years Ago
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The timing chain oil troughs were factory installed on the 1954-1956...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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I see that you have already clarified the question about the extra...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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today has touched a little decoration....
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capelo
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What clearance does the harmonic damper have on the crankshaft shaft?...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (2/23/2020)[/b][hr] What clearance does the...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (2/23/2020)[/b][hr]What clearance does the harmonic...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (2/27/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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I can't publish a video
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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I have finally got the rods, I tried to think them for balance, I made...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Can you place something wide across the scale, like a board or a tray,...
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MplsMike
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Friction of the wrist pin.
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Lord Gaga
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Where are you measuring the bore of the pulley? The pulleys are...
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Hoosier Hurricane
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[quote][b]Hoosier Hurricane (2/27/2020)[/b][hr] Where are you...
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capelo
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Capelo. I watched the video you sent and the video really does not...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (2/29/2020)[/b][hr] Capelo. I watched the video...
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capelo
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Short of taking it to someone with the right tools and paying them to...
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charliemccraney
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[quote][b]charliemccraney (2/29/2020)[/b][hr] Short of taking it...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Capelo. I have twelve Y crankshafts sitting here in the shop from...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (3/3/2020)[/b][hr] Capelo. I have twelve Y...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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The non-scale end of the rod needs to free float. Letting the rod...
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Ted
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I have made modifications, but with the same result, the measurements...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/7/2020)[/b][hr]I have made modifications, but with...
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I have done dry assembly of the rods with the pistons to measure the...
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After the measurements and once disassembled everything I found these...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/8/2020)[/b][hr]After the measurements and once...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/8/2020)[/b][hr] I have done dry assembly of...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/8/2020)[/b][hr]I have done dry assembly of the...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/10/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/10/2020)[/b][hr]I bought the crankshaft and...
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Thanks for the help, I'm going to get to work on that, a question, can...
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I have made new measurements and I have tried to compensate the...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/12/2020)[/b][hr]I have made new measurements and I...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/13/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/8/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/8/2020)[/b][hr]The accuracy of the scale is 0.1...
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well, I have already solved two problems, I have already been able to...
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Do you have the rod bearing weight?
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[quote][b]Ted (3/15/2020)[/b][hr] Do you have the rod bearing...
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The formula for calculating the balancing bobweight for a 90° V8 is...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/16/2020)[/b][hr] The formula for calculating the...
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I'm having trouble finding who performs the dynamic balancing of the...
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capelo
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Dynamic balancing is required on crankshafts. As the weights of the...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/20/2020)[/b][hr] Dynamic balancing is required...
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Capelo, Just curious. Where are you located?
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[quote][b]Lord Gaga (3/20/2020)[/b][hr] Capelo, Just curious....
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[quote][b]capelo (3/20/2020)[/b][hr]In my case I only have two...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/22/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/23/2020)[/b][hr]...Changing the subject, if...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/24/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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On the above mentioned I have read about the space between the ends of...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/24/2020)[/b][hr]...On the axial games and the...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/24/2020)[/b][hr]...About what you said about the...
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Thanks for the comments, I have checked all the rings and they are all...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/25/2020)[/b][hr]...I forgot a question, the...
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You must be in lockdown with the Yblock to keep you company at the...
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[quote][b]ian57tbird (3/20/2020)[/b][hr] You must be in lockdown...
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I cannot help with the rings but if you are using the early edtion...
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[quote][b]kevink1955 (3/24/2020)[/b][hr] I cannot help with the...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/24/2020)[/b][hr][quote][b]kevink1955...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/24/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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I have any questions with the boards when to use, I put...
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Another question I have is about the position of the rods in the motor...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/24/2020)[/b][hr]Another question I have is about...
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They could identify these Gasket:...
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One of the blue ones s/b for the rear road draft tube for a TBird. I...
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[quote][b]paul2748 (3/26/2020)[/b][hr]One of the blue ones s/b for the...
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Thanks for all the comments, two of the seals indicated as the oil...
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The gaskets indicated as for the air filter as well as the other for...
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I have a problem with the camshaft screw, when inserting it I see that...
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Be careful you are not using a metric bolt.. All bolts are SAE in...
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[quote][b]Dave C (3/27/2020)[/b][hr] Be careful you are not using...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/27/2020)[/b][hr] I have a problem with the...
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Notice that the threads on the bolt on the right are not as deep as...
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[quote][b]Hoosier Hurricane (3/27/2020)[/b][hr] Notice that the...
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For the Oil filter adapter I would use the Fiber gasket as the Rubber...
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[quote][b]Robs36Ford (3/28/2020)[/b][hr] For the Oil filter...
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Where is Gasket going? when I took it apart there was...
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This is the front of the oil filter spin-on adapter, the gasket in...
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[quote][b]Robs36Ford (3/28/2020)[/b][hr] This is the front of the...
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Well I already have everything necessary to assemble the engine, I...
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WD40 is not a good oil. It’s a water displacement fluid. You can still...
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[quote][b]DryLakesRacer (3/31/2020)[/b][hr] WD40 is not a good...
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Do NOT use paper towels to wipe any internal parts of your engine!!!...
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Oops that was me, thinking of the past. I’ve collected white lint free...
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[quote][b]Lord Gaga (4/1/2020)[/b][hr] Do NOT use paper towels to...
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I don’t know about the rest of you, but it has been a lot of fun...
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[quote][b]MplsMike (4/3/2020)[/b][hr] I don’t know about the rest...
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I have already been able to solve the low crankshaft end play, the...
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Another question, what's that extra hole for in the new oil...
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[quote][b]capelo (3/31/2020)[/b][hr]Another question, what's that...
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[quote][b]Ted (3/31/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/1/2020)[/b][hr]When disassembling the gasket are...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/1/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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I have another question, I have read Ted's article on mounting the...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/1/2020)[/b][hr]I have another question, I have...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/1/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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...
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I have disassembled the new oil pump and the gasket has come out of a...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/2/2020)[/b][hr] I have disassembled the new...
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[quote][b]Dave C (4/3/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/3/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]Dave C...
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I don’t use any sealer on either the oil pump cover face plate or the...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/4/2020)[/b][hr] I don’t use any sealer on either...
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The gasket of the oil filter adapter, is a sealant not used either?
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I think I have verified this, but one more opinion...
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[quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/4/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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Also verified in the exhaust with these values: 162 ° DTDC and 74 °...
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I have already moved the distribution chain to the mark of R4 and...
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wanted I saw this on Ted's page, I think I got the camshaft setting...
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my opinion oaths post is it has got far to long,also it promotes...
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Just referring to your post where you are measuring deck clearance...
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Here’s another option for the link count on the timing chain when...
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And here is the total advance before deadlock greater than 0.050 "...
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Assuming that the crankshaft gear is in the zero position and if...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/5/2020)[/b][hr] Assuming that the crankshaft...
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Your numbers look good. If you want to check yourself and/or the...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/5/2020)[/b][hr] Your numbers look good. If you...
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Do you use any sealant...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/6/2020)[/b][hr] Do you use any sealant here?...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/6/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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I would suggest removing the paint where the oil filter rubber seal...
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[quote][b]Joe-JDC (4/6/2020)[/b][hr] I would suggest removing the...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/6/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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Well, for today I leave it, tomorrow we continue...
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Tomorrow I will start mounting the heads. I have bought a new set of...
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sorry the tightening order if it is the same
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Today I end it, it already looks like an engine. Intake and cylinder...
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For grade eight bolts on the Ford Y, I typically torque them 70# for...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/7/2020)[/b][hr] For grade eight bolts on the...
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Only thing I would add. If the engine isn't going back in the car the...
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[quote][b]Dave C (4/7/2020)[/b][hr] Only thing I would add. If the...
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Tomorrow I get with...
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The pictures of the engine are beautiful! How about some pictures of...
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[quote][b]MplsMike (4/7/2020)[/b][hr] The pictures of the engine...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/7/2020)[/b][hr] Tomorrow I get with...
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It appears you have the rocker arms oil overflow tube on the right...
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BamaBob
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They look correct. They are assembled the same way. When oriented as...
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None of them is...
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I have a space...
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I want to leave the distributor open for the engine start, I have in...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/8/2020)[/b][hr]I want to leave the distributor...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/8/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/9/2020)[/b][hr]Ok, I note, at that time described,...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/9/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/9/2020)[/b][hr]I don't want to mess things up a...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/9/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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Your build looks great, you are paying attention to many details that...
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For doing the Y with that distributor in a dark hole I disconnect the...
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Regarding the valve cover gaskets: Sometimes aftermarket covers don't...
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[quote][b]charliemccraney (4/8/2020)[/b][hr] Regarding the valve...
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Following Ted's articles...
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capelo
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A little help...
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capelo
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That looks like a Boddingtons to me. Enjoy!!
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There is less left to return it to the...
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[quote][b]MplsMike (4/9/2020)[/b][hr] That looks like a...
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Well, I only have to make the fuel line from the pump to the carb to...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (4/9/2020)[/b][hr]....What I don't know is if I...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/11/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/11/2020)[/b][hr]Thanks for the advice, I take...
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[quote][b]Ted (4/13/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/13/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]Ted...
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Thank you, I will take that oil out and save it for another time, any...
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capelo
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Yes that will work for timing it. You should have the distributor cap...
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thanks guys for the comments👍
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For today I leave it, tomorrow take care of yourselves 💪
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capelo
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This is what I have used
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capelo
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Recycle it OR use it in you your lawnmower.
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Lord Gaga
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I have found two bottles of this oil at home...
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capelo
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Any residual oil remaining in the engine when draining the synthetic...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (4/15/2020)[/b][hr] Any residual oil remaining in...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (4/15/2020)[/b][hr]Here I can't find any...
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Ted
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Capelo, it’s been a week since your last post. We are worried about...
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[quote][b]MplsMike (4/22/2020)[/b][hr] Capelo, it’s been a week...
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capelo
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with this connection is the one with which I am not very convinced....
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capelo
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A single flare is ok for fuel line.
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charliemccraney
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I’ll have to disagree with Charlie regarding the use of a single...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (4/25/2020)[/b][hr] I’ll have to disagree with...
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[quote][b]capelo (4/25/2020)[/b][hr]thanks for the comments, an...
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Ted
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TUTORIAL FOR DOUBLE FLARING TUBING Remove burrs from inside...
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Ted
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Now put the OH CRAP flare nut on the tube. Please remember the...
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kevink1955
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Doing a test:...
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capelo
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Is that copper or nicopp?
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I have made hundreds of single and double flares with the tool shown...
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DryLakesRacer
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[quote][b]DryLakesRacer (4/26/2020)[/b][hr] I have made hundreds...
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capelo
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[quote][b]57RancheroJim (4/26/2020)[/b][hr] Is that copper or...
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capelo
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Are there various diameters in 3/8 ...? I have measured the...
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capelo
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I believe there are 4 dies in the kit. Front the fuel to the carbs we...
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DryLakesRacer
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I once did domestic air conditioning. Lots of flaring of copper tube,...
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Thanks for the feedback. I also did many air conditioning...
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capelo
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Greetings to all. If there is no setback it is Friday I will start...
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capelo
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NICE
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Cliff
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Cake lid air cleaner looks good on that Y
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DryLakesRacer
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Really nice detailing on the whole works. Good luck
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miker
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Nice work and we're waiting for Friday, the best..................
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thanks guys, tomorrow is the day, after the initial start-up what is...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (4/30/2020)[/b][hr]Thanks guys. Tomorrow is the day....
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Ted
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Thanks Ted for the comments. I solved the initial problem with the...
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capelo
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first problem I have to modify the...
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capelo
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Leaving excess fuel in a closed cylinder could wash the rings dry. I...
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Robs36Ford
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[quote][b]Robs36Ford (5/1/2020)[/b][hr] Leaving excess fuel in a...
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capelo
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Response 368 and it runs.... There was a lot of rebuilding going on in...
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DryLakesRacer
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CONGRATULATIONS! Here's hoping it runs as good as it looks. :D
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Lord Gaga
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Well the afternoon had been better, after a review the engine started,...
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capelo
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https://youtu.be/ghVVmELl5xw
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capelo
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Nice, Good Job
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Cliff
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Well done, sounds great!
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57RancheroJim
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Very nice well done, everything............
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FORD DEARBORN
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Great job..🍻🍻🍻🍻
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DryLakesRacer
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thanks guys hope the end result is right
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capelo
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any advice on set-up and shooting will always be welcome
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (5/3/2020)[/b][hr] any advice on set-up and...
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Tedster
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[quote][b]Tedster (5/3/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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Hello guys. I've already done my first 70 miles with no apparent...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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While a wide band oxygen sensor would be a nice tool to have to see...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (5/20/2020)[/b][hr] While a wide band oxygen sensor...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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For carbureted engines with street rated compression ratios, 0.035”...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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And about the value with the vacuum gauge for carburettor...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (5/20/2020)[/b][hr]And about the value with the...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (5/21/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (5/24/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]Ted (5/21/2020)[/b][hr]...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (5/24/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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[quote][b]Ted (5/20/2020)[/b][hr] For carbureted engines with...
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capelo
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is there a better option to connect the...
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capelo
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[quote][b]capelo (5/24/2020)[/b][hr]Is there a better option to...
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Ted
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[quote][b]Ted (5/24/2020)[/b][hr] [quote][b]capelo...
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capelo
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OK so now take it all back apart and do it again, so we will have...
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1946international
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I’ve never seen so many rebuild an engine. But this many reading I...
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DryLakesRacer
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[quote][b]DryLakesRacer (5/29/2020)[/b][hr] I’ve never seen so...
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capelo
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[quote][b]1946international (5/29/2020)[/b][hr] OK so now take it...
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capelo
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This is one of the things I love about this group. A rookie Y-Block...
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MoonShadow
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[quote][b]MoonShadow (6/1/2020)[/b][hr] This is one of the things...
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dennis22
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MoonShadow, my exact feelings. I couldn't have put it in better words....
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FORD DEARBORN
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5 Years Ago
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very good guys, thanks for the comments I have a question that I have...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Are you using the electric choke? If so, then there is a screw...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (6/5/2020)[/b][hr] Are you using the electric...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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Power for the Choke should be directly from Ignition Switch Accessory...
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oldcarmark
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5 Years Ago
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Capelo, Is that a two-pronged voltage reducer? It looks like you...
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NY59F100
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[quote][b]NY59F100 (6/9/2020)[/b][hr] Capelo, Is that a...
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capelo
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Hi guys 👋 I haven't written for a long time, I'm still running the...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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While those spark plugs appear to be burning cleanly, they still look...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (9/11/2020)[/b][hr] While those spark plugs appear...
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capelo
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5 Years Ago
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It’s usually best to check spark plug coloring immediately after...
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Ted
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5 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Ted (9/12/2020)[/b][hr] It’s usually best to check...
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capelo
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