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RRicko1966 reacted to 77Dmax's post in the thread Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!! with
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Despite popular belief turning 3k on the highway is not a problem. Hell I've turned 3800-4000 for hours on end... -
RRicko1966 reacted to MikeB's post in the thread Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!! with Like.
Flat tappet cam, yes. But it was installed when the engine was built 20 years ago, broken-in properly, and zero problems since. Most of...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Should I go bigger u-joints.There is always a weak link,no matter how you build something. Build it so it doesn't have enough power or build it with limited...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Big block running hot. Can’t figure out the issue.Is your serpentine belt supposed to be reverse rotation or standard rotation? Just cause it's serpentine doesn't mean it's reverse rotation.
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RRicko1966 reacted to nvrenuf's post in the thread Big block running hot. Can’t figure out the issue with Like.
If there’s no signs of mixing fluids I wouldn’t pull the heads yet. What about the radiator? Is it actually circulating coolant?
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Ruh roh Raggy! I hear you knocking….Sorry,I got sucked back in to a dead thread by post 36. And I think he was referring to post 34 who hijacked your thread LOL.
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RNope. Muncie 4-speed. And it was the inspection cover.
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Ruh roh Raggy! I hear you knocking….I've seen lots of cracked flexplates diagnosed incorrectly as rod knock. Is this thing an automatic?
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ROnly suggested from top because some do not have long enough extensions for the 2 top bolts.
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RThe real lesson here is cheap headers (or expensive headers with thin flanges) suck. Thick flanges don't warp easily which means the...
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RAbove is an absolute, recheck recheck recheck. Suggest applying a small bead of high temp silicone to both sides of the gasket, let...
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Rseal 'em from what? Ive put grease or anti seize on 'em to keep from rusting stuck and breakin' off when removal time comes
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Should I go bigger u-joints.Here's a reason I wouldn’t,I learned a long time ago with performance automotive,there has to be a weak link. I pick cheap easy weak...
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RLol.. from 8mpg to 7.5? I rarely drive it anymore but have always been put off by the smallish tires my dad had on it when I got it...
