Recent content by 493 Mike

Felpro? Mike

Was that just a radiator cap switch?:) Mike

OH! I was trying to decide if it was tapered or blunt before I saw the photos! :)

If you eliminate all the quench space it will not perform. Aluminum heads alone will provide about 1 point reduction in CR in operation. That said when you pull a head the piston top to deck height should be measured at TDC. Then you should be better informed as to gasket thickness. Cam specs? Mike

I purchased a aluminum 440 six pack COMPLETE in 1972-3 for $50.00 from the mechanic in the stall next to me. He was also a friend, deceased now. :( Mike

5/16" x 3/4" or 1" with attached flat washers. Or buy the button head allen screws in SS for a dressy look and no paint chipping by the wrench. I have been using thin plastic washers under the flats to avoid scarring up the fender paint. Get or make them no larger than the steel flat washer OD...

In 1982 I acquired a 360 core and rebuilt it up to the rocker assy for the welder I had been fitting for at my real job (he called me from New York as he was coming back to Michigan for the weekend). Then he drove the 70 something Ramcharger to my shop and left. I pulled the OEM 360, stripped...

I bought too small a filter, so I want to recoup some of my cost. It's brand new in the plastic. I see this type at Jegs for $75.00. I am asking $40.00 plus shipping from 49349. Thanks for looking! Mike

My car evaporates the fuel quickly in warm weather so, one day of inactivity-it may start. Two days time will be enough to evaporate most of the gas in the float bowl. You will learn. Mike

The Chinese can build good quality products, IF the wholesaler demands it. Mike

https://www.jegs.com/i/Carter/180/P90091/10002/-1 Mike

Carter. They are relatively economical and include a filter. Mike

Harbor Freight has several. Mike

It almost appears you know what you're doing Doug! Mike

I wish I could have had that before I sold my 66 wagon. :( All the goodies would have bolted on. Mike