Tech

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

I got all but the small ferrel splined piece that the wiper arm slides over off. Anyone know of a good way to get the last piece apart so I can slide the gear/drive shaft out for proper cleaning and lubrication ? I did soak it well with WD40 to free up the shaft from the corrosion that happens to most rear wipe...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=77156&highlight=eject

RacerRick · 77

I,m considering taking out the rear end in my truck an replacing with a ford 9 inch . I have a 1950 chebby step side pick up , has any one put a 9 under a truck like mine . Whay yr , make an model did it come from . I,m tryin to cheat an save myself , the wet socks with a measuring tape search at the local wreckers ha ha...

CraigK · CraigK

Hey All, Just finishing up a 302 project for my truck and need a little help. Engine is in, runs, and drives, but not great. Has a bit of a stutter when put into gear other than park, can't seem to get idle tuned in properly with set screws and have a exhaust leak thats driving me insane.. I know this isnt m...

hemi43 · hemi43

As I promised Beachcat, here's how I sharpen my tungsten. I was going to buy a comercially made grinder untill I found out they are over $300. The accesories listed below cost me about $35. You will need; -A Dremel tool -Dremel EZ 406 starter kit which includes a mandrel and abrasive cutting wheels. Onl...

Beachcat · Beachcat

Looking to buy a fairly new tig welder in the 200 amp range + or -. Has to have AC and foot control, high freek and pulse would be nice. Something like a Lincolin Electric Tig Welding / Precision Tig 225 or similar. Thanks

gogglespizomo · gogglespizomo

took my shifter all apart its factory camaro hurst shifter,now cant remember how to put it back together,any one know how or got a blow up picture?thanks in advance.

Dustman · Dustman

Lookin' for shifter ideas. What have yoy folks used or seen?????

fatchuk · fatchuk

Just FYI...http://www.lubricheck.com/

FarmerSid · FarmerSid

Hey all! Wondering if any of you can help me find some spark plugs for my 52 chevy truck with a 216 engine. My local suppliers are no help. Crappy tire has no idea. If anybody could give me a part number or plug number to ask or look for, that would be great!

Modfather · Modfather

Has anyone had experience using an air induction system other than a stock 3" K&N filter? I would like to use a carb hat and tubes with filters. My concern would be getting enough air flow for the blower. It is all under the hood.

oldkoot · oldkoot

http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid...

Jazz · Jazz

My international truck heater switch is long gone. I need a switch that reverses the heater motor. Forward for heat. Reverse for defrost. That's how these type work and I been told the 42-48 Fords were the same..anyone with such a model and what do you use for a heater fan switch? Currently I am using a sw...

FarmerSid · FarmerSid

A buddy stopped by and had a new coil I could have to try and get my truck running on 12V. Saves me buying a 6V battery as I have a bunch of 12V around. The coil is a flame thrower 12V negative ground with internal ballast resistor. 3 ohm. Would I hurt anything if I used this for just getting the truck running? D...

shag766 · shag766

the top on the 67 galaxie is in need of cleaning and i am nervous not knowing how to proceed without maybe doing something wrong. in my mind it is in nice shape with no rips or tears and it fits really snug. i have no idea how old it is but the rest of the interior is in mint shape for the year. just needs a real go...

hotroddonnie · hotroddonnie

Finally ready for my glass install. I have a heated garage with lots of room and lighting, need someone GOOD! Thanks Don.

FarmerSid · FarmerSid

Hey all! Wondering if any of you can help me out and decifer a VIN and engine serial number. Have been searching but all I can find is info on American trucks. The numbers are as follows: VIN:113140XXXX RIN: 113140XXXX Engine number: 363472 On the door pillar tag: Engine: C429223 Trim: 394 Paint: 132 M...

will · will

Can anybody recommend a place to take Aluminum & Stainless trim pieces for polishing and small ding repair work. I have some windshield trim pieces and a set of valve covers that all need some TLC. Thanks John

Chance · Chance

I have been dreaming and drooling over vintage and classic cars and hot rods my whole life, and all the while saying some day...well i would like that someday to be sooner rather than later. However, in the last year i have bought my first house, and welcomed my first child into the world, so needless to...

canucktruck · canucktruck

Have a couple sets of hubcaps, knnow theyre Canadian but not sure exact year and stuff. Any ID help appreciated

entourageguy · entourageguy

Anyone have the name of a good engine rebuilder familar with the W engines? I'm north of Newmarket in Keswick. Am getting a nice 348 that I want to stroke with a 409 crank.

Chris58 · Chris58

I'm diggin deep for some answers here. I'm planning on swapping out the 235 from my 58 Delray in favour for a 348 tri-power. The car still has the 3-in-the-tree stick and I want to keep it that way. The 348 was mated to a TH350 in an earlier life. Apart from a bellhousing, engine frame mounts and a fan shroud...

Beachcat · Beachcat

Got a new mig welder and going to try welding aluminum. Any pointers? Any help is appreciated.

Gearhead · Gearhead

Wondering what everyone uses for painting their frames, undersides of floors, wheel wells, under the hood etc. I know some guys like term clad semi-gloss black for truck frames but wondering what everyone else likes for these areas. I'm talking about a "driver" application, not a show p...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Friend of mine's son has bought a 72 Charger that had a 360 V8 installed with a 904 auto. He has sold that d/line & has a 383 727 combo to install. People have been telling him he either they have to change the "K" member, for B block or get after mrkt. Mount kit, to install the 383 where the 3...

48chev · 48chev

Hey Guys, I am going to paint my sons truck (92 s10) and I was wondering how well the DupliColor Paint shop worked Any help would be great!!!

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Ever since the 52 has been on the road [last sept.] I've had a problem of filling the tank. Kept 'blowing" the fuel back at me!! Yesterday I took the filler neck out of car & sure enough, the vent tube was "plugged" solid with spiders caccoon & other $hit. used a small flex brush...

Gearhead · Gearhead

Ok all you tech savvy dudes... I need a new flashlight. Any suggestions on a rock solid, super bright LED flashlight that is small to medium size AND has respectable projection? Getting tired of these old maglites which were never that good and these cheap led units that are useless past 10 feet. Rec...

scott420p · scott420p

I have searched around checking casting codes to try nd date my block (nastyZ28 and other internet sources). The engine ID code is K 09 07 TKB which is st. catherines sept. 7th 1976 or 79 4 bolt. The thing is I'm pretty sure that I've got a 2 bolt lol. So I tried to search what I thought was the engine vin code (...

will · will

Today I removed the pilot bearing in my 302 Ford motor using the bread trick. In 10 minutes it was out using half a hot dog bun and a 5/8 X 3 inch bolt. Works super with no mess. I had never heard of this before. Something that might help down the road. Following is a you tube video I came across last nite. h...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

My speedo in the 52 Quit with 1285 mi. on it. Started bouncing all over then dropped to 0. Ok, thought it was the cable, so this week I pulled out the dash cluster & un-did the cable & gave the speedo head a spin, "works". On to the cable, pulled it out & spun it on the bench, "WO...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

I am thinking of going to a non power dual master to replace the single on the HJ. What brand of MC have you used and what is needed to plumb into the lines to make all work?(unless I find a firewall pedal ass'y off an other car and do the switch). I did the switch to dual on my 57 but that was on the firewall. Than...

Dustman · Dustman

Anyone know of a good glass guy in the London area? My father and I will both be needing some cut by springtime. The last custom cut stuff my dad had done was in the late 80's and ****ty workmanship. Any glass shops we've checked lately just want you to bring in the car, they don't want to answer any question...

JPB · JPB

Pulled this out of a 350+.060 we had bought for the sons car.Noticed one rocker arm not going "up and down" as much as the others.Pulled the lifter out and it looked like this 1st &2nd pic. I took the lifter to my SuperStock racer friend and he said "its a good thing it kept turning in t...

427CARL · 427CARL

Pennzoil Platinum on sale, $19.88 at Walmart!Pennzoil Platinum on sale, $19.88 at Walmart! Walmart is having yet another sale on the 4.4L jugs of Pennzoil Platinum! Opens tomorrow at 7am gonna use my gift cards to get some

sasquatch · sasquatch

Not to hijack the synthetic oil posting: Wondering how many of you have used 0W30 for real COLD weather starting?

Pint and a Pound · Pint and a Pound

Just curious what the opinions are regarding using a leather "shot bag" or a tree trunk/stump for shaping sheet metal. I dropped by Pugsy's shop when he had the Metal Meet and watched people shaping bowls using a stumps with a hollowed out area to beat the metal into. I'm thinking the tre...

Beachcat · Beachcat

Anyone ever use these? They seem like a good idea but I'm wondering how they stand up over time. Seems to me that the open side would want to spread all the time, leading to failure.

hemi43 · hemi43

To the few members here that may find this interesting. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=fba_1355724091

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Some one here or at the Cdn. Poncho site asked to see how I made the "Poor man's Hoist" so I took some pics. before I put the 52 up on them. Made out of 2x12's braced underneath every 24" Ramps are built the same 5' long with 1' of flat on top,easy to drive up on & detachable. Frt. cross bar...

Hibred · Hibred

I have been looking into finding more information on the 440 in my Plymouth and can't find all whats inside but have found out that it was rebuilt and done .30 over and was told it has a mild cam and also has closed chamber heads, just wondering if someone can tell me about them, fairly sure it has pretty hig...

flatduck · flatduck

anyone knows if there s an aftermarket intake that fit on a 312 ........ford motor 1956 monarch........i want to be able to put a newer eldebrock carb instead of the small 4 barrel that is on.............? or should i just pull the perfectly good running original and put in a 351 windsor that i already h...

timbowuff · timbowuff

does anyone have anything that explaines the basic engine piece by piece in simple language for one who knows nothing about engines yet? diagrams, articles, anything... thanks!

Gearhead · Gearhead

I'd like to whip up a pair of stainless open chamber mufflers similar to Flowmaster super 44's. Has anyone ever opened one up or have specs on where the baffles should be located? I'm not running huge horsepower through them, and am running dual cats, so the levels of sound deadening dont concern me ove...

Rebelrod · Rebelrod

Hello everyone! I would like to know where the best location to install a temperature sending unit for the transmission is and why? If it matters the transmission I would be installing it into is a th400

scott420p · scott420p

I just swapped my cam and know its a good idea to match the springs. I put in crane 100072 a 284 advertised. My cam card tells me I need 99848-16 and there web site tells me 96802-16 there tech tells me the difference is the installed height. I'm pretty sure that I need something the same or close for the hei...

Ragtop · Ragtop

Since my channelled T coupe sits quite low, the rear end is way above the bottom edge of the body, causing some interference with the E Brake cables and the body. I'm thinking about rotating the backing plates on my early 9" a few degrees by re-drilling the plates or the holes in the axle flange to al...

Rebelrod · Rebelrod

Hello Everyone. I think this might be a more basic question but I have been puzzling over it for a while. I was doing some freshening up in the engine compartment, so I changed the belts(power steering and Alt.) on my BBC. The old belts were getting all cracked on the underside. I went to Napa and boug...

oldkoot · oldkoot

Just bought the car so starting from square one, the owner said everything was working fine before. The fan wouldn't start either by the temp sensor or the overide switch, jumpered the relay and the fan motor runs. Power at circuit breaker and terminal 87 at the relay, replaced the relay to be safe. Pu...

Rebelrod · Rebelrod

Hello I am looking at installing a Tachometer gauge in the location of the clock on my dash (49 ford club coupe) I am having trouble figuring out what size gauge I would need to fit in the 2 3/4" hole. Any ideas??? I cant seem to figure this out

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	convertable question ? (Preview) the top on the 67 galaxie is in need of cleaning and i am nervous not knowing how to proceed without maybe doing something wrong. in my mind it is in nice shape with no rips or tears and it fits really snug. i have no idea how old it is but the rest of the interior is in mint shape for the year. just needs a real go...	shag766	14	2646	Feb 10, 2013 by Beachcat
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	What Springs? (Preview) I just swapped my cam and know its a good idea to match the springs. I put in crane 100072 a 284 advertised. My cam card tells me I need 99848-16 and there web site tells me 96802-16 there tech tells me the difference is the installed height. I'm pretty sure that I need something the same or close for the hei...	scott420p	3	1116	Nov 19, 2012 by henrys57wagon
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	Squealing belts (Preview) Hello Everyone. I think this might be a more basic question but I have been puzzling over it for a while. I was doing some freshening up in the engine compartment, so I changed the belts(power steering and Alt.) on my BBC. The old belts were getting all cracked on the underside. I went to Napa and boug...	Rebelrod	5	1280	Nov 11, 2012 by Rebelrod
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