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    malex replied to the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge..
    Yes that’s exactly what I did also.
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    malex reacted to fullmetaljacket's post in the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge. with
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    Yes, I lost about the same at 5 lbs or so with the mounts removed. I added a small gusset to the steering mounting area though, but minimal.
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    malex replied to the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge..
    Agreed. 5 Lbs is what came off mine when it lost the mounts.
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    malex reacted to fullmetaljacket's post in the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge. with
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    Keep us looped in on the weight loss of the hero K. With motor mounts and the shelves removed, you should get close to anywhere 4-7 Lbs...
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    malex replied to the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge..
    The bolt through design idler is said to be the superior (improved) design. LW my motor is moved back to the point that the right side...
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    malex reacted to LemonWedge's post in the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge. with
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    I suppose this is how we learn. Everything I read said the K-members were the same…. Apparently not (?). If there was a change in...
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    malex replied to the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge..
    I run the same K frame in my 64. It’s from a 69 Runner.
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    malex reacted to dvw's post in the thread Stock 440 Block Horsepower Limit with
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    I've done 700 and it lived. I've done 700 and its broke. No detonation is a big help. The one we broke the crank in half at the #3 main...
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    malex reacted to Rebelrouser's post in the thread Welding out the last cage…. with
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    I am 69 and I find that if I get a bright lamp or trouble light close to where I am welding it helps a bunch to see the puddle.
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    malex replied to the thread Welding out the last cage…..
    Yes that seems to be the way it is for many of us. Bone on bone. Rips and tears. Aching hands & arthritis. Thank goodness for cortisone...
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    malex reacted to Hemirunner's post in the thread Welding out the last cage…. with
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    My body has been rode hard and put away wet for most of my existence. I’m just now feeling the effects of that… my knees are toast.
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    I’m not sure how some of these guys do it, but my eyesight is to the point that TIG welding a cage is getting incredibly difficult. I...
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    malex replied to the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge..
    Yep. Or if there’s nothing behind the torsion bar (like a welded in crossmember) you can keep going right out the rear. Mine has a...
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    I know I’m bouncing around a little here, but just want confirmation from someone that’s removed torsion bars before. I’ve heard horror...
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    malex reacted to 6PKRTSE's post in the thread Rebuilding LemonWedge. with
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    It is always a lot of hard work, but the satisfaction of doing it all yourself and with the help of friends always makes the end...
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