Input on Powertrax Lock-Right in 68 mustang
Hey everyone long time no post. I've been incredibly busy with so many new things goin on in my life. I'm back and need a little input. So the build on my sister 68 mustang is finally underway. I have...
View ArticleI am new here and trying to see if I could get info
Hello everyone, I am new to this site and still learning from what I read here seem to be pretty handy, I am trying to start an auto restoration as a hobby even tho I know it can turn into a business....
View Article355 build, am i overlooking anything?
Picked up a long block from a 1974 Nova SS. Well heads were shot so decided to go with a set of 305 416s I've had lying around:spank:. This is going into a street / light strip 1992 camaro. I'm wanting...
View Articlesbc 305 Overheating issue Help!!!
Hey, I'm a forum virgin until now because I am at a complete stand still. '89 k2500 with a stock radiator. '83 305 with mild porting done, mild cam, edelbrock performer intake, 1406 carb. HEI ignition...
View ArticleTurn signals only when work when motor is running.
Since I hooked up a custom light in my passenger dash board and dome light on my ceiling on my 56 chevy the turn signals does not work when the ignition is on. The custom light wire is connected to my...
View Article409 specs
I have two 409's. One is a 63 std.perf car, the other is a 65 truck engine. Both engines are OEM. Both need repairs. (I have no intentions to modify either one. Question: Where can I get OEM...
View Article1988 Chevy 350 TBI won't start
So in the last couple of weeks I pulled the intake off of my 88 chevy stepside and I replaced the intake gaskets..... theres more to it than that but we won't get into it.... Anyway got everything back...
View ArticleDo it right,help
Hi,my name is Gary,I am from Brookings Oregon, I am in the process of building a 55 Chevy Pick up,body off,brand new 350-375 hp,turbo 350 tranny,independent front suspension,18 circuit wiring...
View ArticleElectric fan kicks inn early and don't stop.
Maybe thos post belong under the engine threads? I don't know... I have had a couple of test rides with the '34, and the fan kicks in very early and don't shut off again. According to the gauge, the...
View ArticleChevy Camshift ID
Last year I had my engine pulled from my 59 vette and a new one built. The engine was not original to the car. It was a 327 2 bolt main (pad numbers said it was made in Canada.....) but it had a really...
View ArticleEducate me on hydraulic lifters, please
I kind of understand how they work, but I just can't figure out the diagrams on the 'net. :( My understanding is that once the lifter starts pushing on the pushrod, a passage closes and hydraulic...
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Finned Aluminum Oil Pans
Has anyone ever seen a Finned Aluminum Oil Pan like this for a BBC ANYWHERE'S ??? As long as I been building cars,, I can say I never seen one before...:drunk: Don't think they ever made one.... Maybe...
View ArticleMatte Blue Metalic?
I have an old fiberglass dune buggy. It has been painted over with a straight paint, but as that old paint comes off you can see the Metalflake in the glass. Can I just take the orange paint of and...
View ArticleMotor ID No.
Hello, I am trying to transfer a title in Texas. The original title shows a Motor ID No. and a serial number. I have located the serial number on a plate near the cowl of the passenger side. The car no...
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2002 4L60E Rebuild, parts left over!
This isn't a hot-rodding question, but you guys seem to know your way around transmissions more then just about any other forum I've been on. I'm reassembling a 4L60E from a 2002 Silverado 1500 4WD...
View ArticleStarter problems?
So i just got my high torque geared starter to crank over the v8 i just dropped in my s10, didnt think the compression was that high, but the stock starter couldn't crank it. i installed the new...
View ArticleBeen looking at vortec heads and found a write up in hot rod on EQ vortec heads!
This seem like an option for me not having to mess around with buying a new manifold and egr setup. Has anyone use these heads. EQ Part #CH350G Vortec Small-Block Build - Popular Hot Rodding Magazine...
View Articleframe
Hi buddy saddle here,will a s 10 frame fit my 1949 two door plymouth deluxe without to many problems?
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School me on a spark plug!
Just about finished with the motor build Ive got going. Needing to know what plug y'all will recommend to use. I have been using AC Delco RT45's non resistor plugs. I changed to a set of Edelbrock...
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