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Old 08-02-2015, 08:13 PM   #1
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Default Engine Rebuild: Update

I am thrilled to announce that I have completed the 4 hours of total break in time recommended by J&M. It's been quite an adventure. Sometime this month I will update my blog with lots of videos and tips and such. There are LOTS of tricks and I made lots of little mistakes that kept delaying the process. Special thanks to the J&M guys for their patience with all my questions.
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They did my 40 flathead last year. Nice work
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It's a good feeling to know your driving with an engine that was built right, and is dependable.
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Tom,
Who said anything about driving? I still need to reinstall the brake rods and adjust them, adjust the clutch, put the engine pans on, fix the headlights, put the hood back on and then do a full maintenance/lube thing.
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Tom,
Who said anything about driving? I still need to reinstall the brake rods and adjust them, adjust the clutch, put the engine pans on, fix the headlights, put the hood back on and then do a full maintenance/lube thing.
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OK, OK, One more day?
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Old 08-04-2015, 02:51 PM   #7
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Who said anything about driving? I still need to reinstall the brake rods and adjust them, adjust the clutch, put the engine pans on, fix the headlights, put the hood back on and then do a full maintenance/lube thing.
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that all pays 1.4 chilton time
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Old 08-04-2015, 03:06 PM   #8
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that all pays 1.4 chilton time
GEEZ! You a SLAVE DRIVER! Just when I was thinking of coming to work for you, in my NEXT life & see if you knew WHO I WAS??-----"MAYBE" I should resurrect STUDEBAKER instead??
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GEEZ! You a SLAVE DRIVER! Just when I was thinking of coming to work for you, in my NEXT life & see if you knew WHO I WAS??-----"MAYBE" I should resurrect STUDEBAKER instead??
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The pay won't be any better.
To R&R both rear leaf springs on my 1950 Champion is only 1.4 hours.
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The pay won't be any better.
To R&R both rear leaf springs on my 1950 Champion is only 1.4 hours.
and i can guarantee you that the bolts will be seized in the spring bushing sleeves
so it will probably take about 4.8.. even though you only get paid 1.4
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