Recent content by Curiousyellow71

318 gaskets aren't reversible. Here is a image of a felpro.

As far as I know bb mopar gaskets are reversible. So you can't really install them upside-down. Some engines have a front and back way to install them like a Ford FE. Timing certainly could affect the engine temp. Is this a quick fuel 450cfm on a big block??? Thermostat quality isn't the best...

A simple way to look at this is fan speed is directly related to flow. Adding blades is similiar to turning the fan faster. Yes..a 5 blade of a more efficient design can move more air then a poorly designed 7. Design factors that change cfm are: blades #s, air foil fan blade shape, pitch and...

Welcome from Nebraska. Pictures please!

I think the op should discuss the engine swap, along with green bearings and burnouts with Bob. :poke:

From Husker Harvest days this last week! My Dad and my Niece!

I really have a great appreciation for a old tractor that will get the job done. I will keep running and fixing mine. Today..While I was reading a thread about how expensive carbs have gotten..I thought..hmm I wonder what the biggest new tractor costs...so here it is. :eek: Yikes!

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Rods with studs/nuts typically stick out more then bolts and take more clearancing. A nut needs to have threads sticking out for proper torque which kills clearance. We had a friend at one shop polish a extra .001 on a crank. It was a experiment, it took longer then it would take to turn a...