• When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Recent content by 493 Mike

  1. 493 Mike

    440 headers do not sit flush

    My new 1975 D2500 440 had the same step. I used 2 gaskets at the time to seal the header flanges. Mike
  2. 493 Mike

    440/727 Kick Down Linkage Question

    It looks like a later model (like the trans) pivot for a column shift linkage. It would have a plastic bushing snapped in the hole. Mike
  3. 493 Mike

    How do I get this pulley off my alternator?

    The correct tool has complete grip on the pulley. Mike
  4. 493 Mike

    Stiff door handle button

    Have you adjusted the linkage? Allen wrench through the small hole in the rear edge of door. Mike
  5. 493 Mike

    Is this Clevis available in other lengths?

    You only need the perforated flat stock and another clevis pin to extend the end of the cable. Make your own. Mike
  6. 493 Mike

    How do I get this pulley off my alternator?

    Don't forget the rotor shaft needs to be supported when pressing on the replacement pulley. That requires alternator disassembly. Mike
  7. 493 Mike

    proportioning valve or not?

    Lots of cars have less friction material on the rear shoes to accomplish the same results. Mike
  8. 493 Mike

    FOR SALE Bumper Jack

    With a base welded on and a rubber covered pair of loops welded on, these work well for snowmobile lifting. Mike
  9. 493 Mike

    Getting all my parts together for my fuel system upgrades.

    So, how do you know how much pressure drop the by-pass causes? Mike
  10. 493 Mike

    Hood pin Satellite 1966

    Mine. Mike
  11. 493 Mike

    904 Transmission Control/Shift Lever What do I need?

    So, you still have the B&M selector lever? But did not retain the OEM lever? Yes. Do you mean the slapstick does not have enough stroke from P to 1st so, the leverage is not there? That is confusing as everything below P should also be affected by the incorrect leverage ratio. Mike
  12. 493 Mike

    Getting all my parts together for my fuel system upgrades.

    Under what theory does this new by-pass operate? I take it your regulator only has one inlet and outlet? Does the by-passed fuel return to the tank? Is this to avoid overheating the fuel? Do you have a gauge before and after the regulator? There, that's enough questions! Mike
  13. 493 Mike

    door panel

    Open the handle and note the screw! The panel is held on with spring clips. Use a putty knife to gently pry the panel away from the door itself. If you feel around with the putty knife you can tell where the clips are located/spaced apart. Try to pry right next to the clips so the door card is...
  14. 493 Mike

    Aftermarket aluminum heads and solid flat tappet cam/lifters

    I use the RPM heads on my 493 with a solid lifter Hughes cam and valve train. Works great! Mike
  15. 493 Mike

    RV2 upgrade to 134a

    I purchased a stat online similar to this model: Thermostat Ranco With 24" Cap Tube I wrapped the capillary tube around the suction line in the engine compartment and insulated it. Mike
Back
Top