Recent content by dvw

I don't use side seals in th erear main seal retainer at all. Ultra Grey only. Off set the seal slightly. Also drill the retainer mounting holes 1/64" oversize o allow the retainer to center itself on the seal. I've reused the same seal in my race motor on the last 2 freshen ups. Still zero...

They fit snug and like 3/32"-1/8" thick. Doug

I use a little Ultra Grey under the side bolt washers. Doug

I always used rubber O-rings. Doug

Pull the plugs. If one is much cleaner than the others you have found the clylinder that is suspect. If they all look the same? Air up each cylinder with the valves closed. This requires either getting the tested cylinder directly at TDC or BDC. Easier yet since you know it has to come apart...

I'd start by checking for spark when it doesn't start. Easiest test there is. Doug

Was the spin track prep? Or could shock adjustment help? Doug

The disc failed. Pulled it all apart. Resurfaced the flywheel. Went to install the clutch yesterday. The supplied pilot bearing was wrong. Bought one locally. The pressure plate bolts reached torque before contacting the flywheel. After removing the pressure plate and a close inspection the...

Tonys video explains it all very clearly. The cable type does not change the geometry. It's pivot to pin location. The aftermarket cables are nice do to extra length. You can get quite creative by just making a simple bracket to hold the cable. Notice th elack of bell cranks and ugly mounts in...

My dad was on the B body styling team during 63-64. They made deal with engineering to change the cowl, windshield, and roof. The stipulation? The fenders, hood and doors had to fit the 63 outer cowl shape. This was so the firewall, inner fender, A pillar, B pillar parts could remain. Doug

Once you get used to the feel of rotational torque you can sneak up on it with the impact gun. Tighten a bit, rotate for feel, tighten check and so on. Did many like this in my dealership days. Got to the point where nothing was measured. All by feel. Doug

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I just saw a stainless K memberbefore PRI. I was handed a titanium K member once. He held it out to me with one hand. Doug

Only about 9000lbs plus the trailer. It actually towed really nice. Doug

If only the lock up solonoid was stuck it would only cause the engine to stall at stops. It wouldn't have hurt anything else. I'm assuming this is an A998 trans (basically a lock up 904). This trans is more than strong enough for your combo. What doesn't function now? I can fix it if it's broke...