Recent content by 493 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

You still have some of the babbit layer showing, I would use it. Mike

Looks like the pinion could be a couple thousandths deeper but, I would bet it will be fine where you have it now. Mike

That is why premium systems utilize mandril bends. And why I build my systems with them. Mike

The case seal is a metal/rubber that presses in the case to seal the OD of the rooster comb shaft. I have found they install easily with a 1/2 nut/cap screw and flat washers on each side. Don't torque the assembly too much with your 1/2" wrenches! Mike

The larger seal fits in the top recess of the rooster comb with a flat washer on top of it followed by a snap ring. The smaller fits in the speedometer pinion adapter (outside with cable threads) followed by the friction fit snap ring. Lips face in. Mike

Jasper? Mike

Just stuck to the gaskets. Should pry off-carefully. Mike

Most tailpipes can be more efficient if one size smaller than the exhaust pipes. The gases cool in the muffler, thus reducing in volume. The smaller tailpipes maintain the smaller volume of gases at a similar flow rate, maintaining efficiency. OEMs did this, and it saves $$$ and weight. Mike

Naked glass pack shells are available too. Just weld on the size you want with the angle you need for the offset. Mike

Are you using new gears? I believe your current pattern is acceptable. If you have used gears-it's a crap shoot. Mike