Recent content by HawkRod

I agree with everyone's thoughts that it is the steering box. As stated already, there is an adjustment screw that adjusts the play in the gears. I also agree with earlier thoughts that it may not be possible to adjust that much play out of it, but my thought is you have nothing to lose. If...

Welcome from PA!

One suggestion with those bearings: Drill and tap the bearing. Then if you have to take it out, two screws will easily pull it out for you!

I fully agree with @dadsbee. A .017" press is WAY too much, you'll ruin the bushing trying to get it in. A .0015" - .002" press is spot on, IMHO.

Great score - and I agree with making it a nice driver! I had the same thing happen to me. I was able to buy a 69 Corvette at a deal I couldn't refuse. It had 30,606 original miles. I am cleaning up the interior and some leaks (hell, it's a Corvette, so they ALL leak!). Once that is done, I'm...

It looks very functional - nice job! I like that you put the lights directly over the counters. If the lights are behind your head, you get a shadow on your stuff as you work on it - ask me how I know :rolleyes: If only my garage had half the space you have!

Here is my opinion on timing curves for street cars, for what it is worth: 1) They are super important. A poor timing setup can make a great engine run like crap! 2) Vacuum advance is important if you are ever going to run with light throttle, (i.e. you drive it on the street). 3) A big bore...

I feel like spring and fall Carlisle are 80% Chevy, 18% Ford, and 2% everything else. So if you are looking for Mopar stuff, you have to look long and hard to find it. The good news is, if you find something good, you MIGHT get a decent deal.

Seems like good service. Quick, and the guy actually thought about your use and did what is best for you. That's a business I would go back to!

Sorry, late to the party - hope you had a great one! :moparsmiley::bday::moparsmiley:

That's good - you really want both heads cut the same so the compression stays the same one side to another. At my father-in-law's shop, we evaluate the heads and cut the worst one first. The second always gets the same amount of a cut even if it doesn't need it so the engine runs consistently.

I couldn't agree more. There are billions of fonts available and easy text editing software to allow exact reproductions to be made fairly easily and quickly. ...and yet we get substandard crap! WHY??? :cursin:

I think Doug's and TTI both make headers that don't "dangle" below the steering on the driver's side. Trust me, I lived with them on my 73 for years, and the clearance sucks. IMHO, well worth the extra cash to buy good headers.

Yeah, but you have fun prepping them for use as a funnel! :thumbsup: :drinks:

Awesome! Our tent activities have grown quite a bit. Hope to see you at lunch on Saturday at the FBBO tent!