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Quote from: CSX 4133 on March 14, 2022, 01:56:03 PM

Quote from: deathsled on March 14, 2022, 01:24:16 PM
Does the "500" in G.T. 500 stand for G.T. $5.00 per gallon?

Things being what they are, you might have to move the decimal point one place to the right. 

No question about it. We in California past $5.00 last week.

Quote from: deathsled on March 14, 2022, 10:58:26 AM

Quote from: FL SAAC on March 14, 2022, 10:30:02 AM
Everything associated with fuels and transportation will go up in price. 

Food, clothes,  building materials, EVERYTHING

Oh, I know.  I am wondering how we got here in the last year.  Cause and effect is what I am pondering.  Something happened early last year that got us here. 

I know EXACTLY! Elections have consequents.

Quote from: Kent on February 25, 2022, 03:30:31 AM
Where can I buy a good measurement gauge to aligne bellhousings? I cant find a real good tool for that? Or what are you guys using?

The best way to determine the alignment of the transmission locating bore of the bell housing is to measure its concentricity with the center axis of the crankshaft. This is accomplished by affixing a magnetic dial indicator base (with dial indicator attached) to the flywheel and "sweeping" the bore (with the dial indicator) by manually rotating the crank shaft one full turn. Ideally, the indicator would read "0" if the bell housing bore was perfectly concentric with the axis of the crank. Naturally this operation has to be completed prior to the installation of the clutch components. Removing the spark plugs also makes the procedure easier. I'm sure that a web search will find a more detailed procedure explanation/pictures.

Frank   

This is not mine. I saw it on Cragslist and passing it on.

Frank

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/carmichael-mustang-parts-goodyear-mini/7420587949.html

Quote from: Mike_Senar on December 09, 2021, 12:44:34 PM
Hello,
  I just saw this topic while doing some research on these parts...   NAPA sells the chain (pt. # 9-358)  and the correctly indexed cam sprocket (pt. # S406T)!   They will be special order and no store will have them.
                                                                                                  Mike

Mike, the "rare" one is the crank sprocket. It has been obsolete for quite a while.

Frank

Quote from: 67 GT350 on December 07, 2021, 02:15:01 PM
OK I was not sure if new springs needed time to settle or not. Here is another angle that shows it where I think it looks higher. I also thought if I change the tire size to a slightly lower profile that might be the ticket.
So, I can somewhere find and order springs that just might lower it with no other mods?
OR
I can relocate the upper control arms and get my inch lower? (with the addition of bump and steer)

I don't think that the lower profile tires will get the desired "look" that you are after. Lower profile tires will move the nose down slightly BUT they will do nothing to visually reduce the space between the top of the tire and the lip on the fender. In my opinion, this visual effect is just as important as having the nose that is too high. As the guys have said, lowering the upper control arms will drop the nose at least 1" as well as reducing the unsightly "gap" that I eluded to.

Having said that, dropping the upper arms result in a permanent modification. This is something that only you can determine whether or not to execute.

If it were me, I would fiddle with the springs until I got the desirable "look". You know, no one said that you have to start out with NEW springs. Used springs will have already settled prior to your modifications.

Frank

Quote from: TLea on December 01, 2021, 06:36:58 PM
A lot of money for numbers. Lower tank not original, header bucket not original

.........and not to mention, no internal baffle.

Quote from: rraceme on July 15, 2021, 12:59:00 PM
Hello- if someone is interested  in additional scoop data for reference? I'm about to start the restoration on my car, 2227 in a few weeks. My side scoops have never been off and it has more than 2 washers on the first 2 rivets (upper and lower). If someone sees value in a few photos of the original paint lines and\or rivet washer locations......I will be happy to post. Very excited about the tear down and following restoration. Been waiting for 2.5 years! Just had other car projects i needed to finish first. Thanks Fred

I would bet that the folks that attached your scoops ran out of the proper length pop rivets and just substituted longer rivets OR the "proper" length rivets were somehow too short for the combined thicknesses and the next size of standard length were a bit too long for the combined thicknesses. I hope that isn't too confusing.

Frank

Yes sir. By looking through the filler neck(s) you can clearly see the tubes showing on the less expensive radiator. On the restored radiator, even though less apparent, I believe that you can see the tubes also.

Frank

It doesn't appear that either of these radiators have the internal baffle in the upper tank as a hipo radiator would have had.

Frank

Quote from: JWH on November 15, 2021, 01:51:20 PM
Thanks for all of the replies and suggestions. Old Guy, the term Pipe Plug is the key to me doing a successful search to find a four-sided tool. I have tried the open end wrenches and also a big Crescent wrench but as Old Guy pointed out, someone REALLY tightened the two plugs. Or over time, they have just become extremely stubborn. Also, the thought about getting the "Fill" plug out before the "Drain" plug is helpful. Now off to do some tool shopping for a "Pipe Plug Wrench."
Jeff

Jeff, I also should have mentioned that I would also apply a non-hardening thread sealer (or teflon tape) to the drain plug when you install it. Often times, there is a bit of seepage/leakage from a drain plug which sometimes warrant tightening to seal. Some get carried away as you have witnessed. A pipe plug can be tightened to a point where it will crack/break the case in the process. The sealer should allow a potential leak from occurring WITHOUT the need for excessive tightening. You DON'T want a cracked case!

Frank

Guys, tool manufacturers make sockets for square-headed applications. Just do a Google or Bing search to find out who make them and where to get one.

Pipe plugs can be difficult to remove if someone has over-tightened them in the past (which appears to be the case). Using a square socket allows one to apply brute force to remove the pipe plug WITHOUT destroying it.

Frank

Quote from: gt350bp on October 12, 2021, 05:57:13 PM
Bought a 56V leaf blower a couple of months ago and couldn't be happier with it! No need to mix fuel and store fuel in the garage. Will be retiring the weed eater and edger, as the brand is expandable with the same battery pack. The leaf blower has a 75 minute use in normal mode and up to 40 minutes in "turbo" mode. More than enough to clean up after mowing and edging. Much quieter and lighter to use. 3 year battery warranty. The neighbors are also happy and I expect they will be making the change too! Try it, you might like it.

Don
gt350bp

These products work great for you and I to do our own yards. Ask the man work does yard work for a living how he is going to adapt.

This is just one more in a series of great legislative actions from our guy Gavin.

Frank

You are starting to see how these $3.5 trillion bills (aka. more social "freebies") in congress are going to be paid for.

There is an election coming in 2022-none too soon for me.

Quote from: C Griffith on September 10, 2021, 08:43:18 AM
If possible find a MICO dealer in your area.  I use Fluid Power Inc. in York, Pa. 717-252-1535 Jaldinger@fluidpower.com
You will be looking for MICO repair Kit # 02-001-029.  Big blue top vent plug may need to be replaced as they use a different
high pressure relief valve in the new kit.  Replacement plug is steel not original aluminum.  Good Luck Terry

If needed, you can modify your original aluminum top plug for use with the modern-day pressure relief valve. It is a simple machining operation which will allow you to maintain the original appearance of your MICO. If you want the details, send me a PM and I will furnish you with a drawing that illustrates the modification.

Frank