Recent content by 493 Mike

Cold operation is when the bearings get the most wear. I use a Moroso oil accumulator to prelube before cranking if it has been some time since last engine operation (on my good cars). It is good to get immediate start in any case though. Mike

It will fit but, may not fix your issue. Mike

You will have to play around with the cable attachment points to get the lever ratios you need. Mike

No. Those are from USCT. They sent me a second set also as the first set was not fitting to my liking. Good for them! I did not use the rear torque boxes as I have the springs in line with the frame rails. I also fabbed a panhard bar to locate the axle housing. The stock housing shown is not...

As I often recommend: JB Weld or braze/silver solder. Your choice. Mike

Hole saw. Mike

Make your own! Much cheaper. Mike

Clean the **** out of everything. Cleanliness is next to godliness when it comes to tranny rebuilding!!!!!!!!!! Mike

See, even a blind squirrel can find a acorn occasionally! Mike

The low/reverse band applies in manual low. The OR clutch makes low happen in drive range. Did you have any issues with the OR clutch assembly? The line pressure spring is quite stiff and may not allow the 2nd valve to move back into start position. Mike

It is a fussy job but, the arm bushings must go in squarely. One side cannot be all the way in before starting the other. I like to use a soft faced dead blow hammer for these, extra hands also help. Mike

My 65 Belvedere: Best photos I have. Mike

Just cut the lower inner corner off-instant drain! Mike

Did you test the pickup coil? Mike

What are you basing your argument on then? Mike