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    68-500 replied to the thread 318 Cam Suggestions.
    Rule of thumb. Find the camshaft you really like then go 1 size smaller. You won’t be disappointed.
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    68-500 replied to the thread FBO timing plate question.
    Nope the factory slots are distributor degrees. You get 30 crankshaft degrees from them.
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    68-500 reacted to 1969superbee451's post in the thread FBO timing plate question with
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    So then would I have to open up my factory “15L” slots to allow for the 18 on the plate I’m assuming?
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    68-500 replied to the thread FBO timing plate question.
    It seems that it is exactly as instructed. The plate is labeled in crankshaft degrees. Not distributor degrees. With your 14* intial you...
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    68-500 reacted to R413's post in the thread Heater box A/C car removal with
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    There are many fail points inside there besides the heater core. Did you know there are two 5/8" heater hoses inside your box? Along...
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    68-500 replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.
    Id just pour some oil in the pump install and start it. You will have oil pressure just as quickly as when you change oil. Oil pressure...
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    68-500 replied to the thread How to repair this fender ?.
    Looks good. Sometimes it just takes more!
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    68-500 reacted to RemCharger's post in the thread 383 engine noise cylinder 5 with
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    As you mentioned, rule out the exhaust leak first.
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    68-500 reacted to WileE's post in the thread Understanding Thermostat Temps with
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    An engine runs most efficiently when the temp is about 195F to about 210F. Higher or lower has consequences. I've always preferred a 180...
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    68-500 reacted to j-c-c-62's post in the thread Understanding Thermostat Temps with
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    "1b. If a car runs hot with a 180/195, and lets say the cooling system is all correct and working (including pump, fan, shroud, how much...
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    68-500 replied to the thread So who's into tractors.
    I grew up on tractors. Red IH’s and yellow MM’s. When I make the time I need to finish the overhaul of my late father’s MM G-1000 Vista...
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    68-500 reacted to Dave6T4's post in the thread heat or no heat for the intake with
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    I suspect that your automatic choke is not pulling off as quickly, with the intake heat blocked, and your secondaries are not opening...
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    68-500 replied to the thread A Not So Easy Oil Change?.
    Exactly why you should never allow quick lube places to touch your vehicle.Their moto: The cheapest labor money can buy.
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    68-500 reacted to 451Mopar's post in the thread 318 Cam Suggestions with
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    As mentioned above the Summit Cam with 216 @ 0.050" duration would work best with around 9.5:1 compression. The cam will work with the...
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    68-500 reacted to 496 polara's post in the thread 1966 383 street build with
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    If you can get a ready to run set of later heads,906/346/452, that don't need redoing then you can save money there. Maybe a set of...
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