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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Can't decide what to do. Suggestions? Thoughts?.Run compression and check vacuum readings,I'd bet your engine is pretty worn. What tires are on it?
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R16.5's are still available. The selection is very limited, but you can still buy them.
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread 454, 1987, lower oil dipstick Bolt.I imagine it's 5/16 18 which would be a 1/2 wrench size.
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread First real drive! Not tragic but not good. I think I need carb advice..My take on Quadrajet vs. Other carbs. There are dozens if not hundreds of variations of quadrajets, changes were made to tailor them to...
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RRicko1966 reacted to fast 99's post in the thread First real drive! Not tragic but not good. I think I need carb advice. with
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Before thinking about buying parts some diagnosis first. Check over the tune up, good plugs not fouled, timing, both advances, inspect... -
RRicko1966 reacted to legopnuematic's post in the thread Looking to swap a 1979 Bonanza to an Automatic Overdrive with Like.
If you go with a 700r4, an NP208 would probably be the easiest solution as they are rather plentiful and came behind 700r4s from the...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Found the oil leak - front oil pan seal or timing cover gasket?.Did you ask any of them to look for oil leaks? You knew you had them,I'd assume you knew had them,and didn't care,and look for the...
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RRicko1966 reacted to WebMonkey's post in the thread WebMonkey's latest melt down, poor ol' me, hissy fit. (yes, I'm WebMonkey) with Like.
:) yes, i'm a big ol' baby about everything but mostly the temperature. below 70F and i might as well stay inside wrapped in a woobie...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Valve seals for camel hump heads?.You don't need to pull the engine apart to verify cam,you can use a dial indicator,and a degree wheel to measure lift and duration. I'd...
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RThat and also for use after a valve job. I'm guessing that a lot of places don't mess with it, but I've had sets done and they shimmed...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Can't decide what to do. Suggestions? Thoughts?.^^^^ looks like,and probably is a stock 5.7 TBI engine with a lt1 350 roller cam. This would be a dirt cheap build if you had a usable...
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RDamn but it works so good...it's like a chemical swiss army knife :D . Ok, I'll use it for cleaning only in the future as phosphine gas...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Can't decide what to do. Suggestions? Thoughts?.Rebuild the 350 to 383,small computer friendly cam and long tube's. Lots of torque,that's what pulls trailers.it will be all bolt in and...
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RYou are correct, it's the bracket that goes to the dash from the pedal box support on the passenger side of the steering wheel column...
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RMy neighbor France left this for me. If you need it just let me know and I will send it to you for shipping cost.
