07-23-2015, 07:52 PM | #61 |
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But not as much fun, heh.
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07-23-2015, 10:16 PM | #62 |
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Watched an Old Western, Jimmy Stewart poked his finger in a guys' gun barrel & said, "If you shoot me, that thing will EXPLODE & blow your HAND off"!!!
Bill W.
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07-24-2015, 04:30 AM | #63 |
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If it's running well leave it alone and don't screw it up by twiddling with the points or carburetor until it doesn't run at all. About the only thing I do is check the gas sediment bowl for dirt and clean it if necessary.
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07-25-2015, 10:30 AM | #64 |
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When tightening or loosening a rear axle nut, take a 2 or 3 foot piece of flat or angle iron, drill a 1/2" hole near one end, put it on one of the wheel studs, brace it against the next one w/the other end on the ground.
I use the same practice when working on open driveshaft vehicles when R&Ring the pinion nut.
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07-25-2015, 10:36 AM | #65 |
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Here's a pic of my "tool trolley". It's a flat wooden box about 12" x 12", I picked it up about 30 year ago, put 4 casters on it. I use it when working at floor level like on brakes or under a vehicle. Keeps all the tools and small parts corralled.
YMMV
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Also, IF you work over a cement pit, paint its' walls APPLIANCE WHITE & you WON'T even need a DROP LIGHT! Bill W.
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07-25-2015, 11:32 AM | #68 |
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That is great idea!
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07-25-2015, 06:08 PM | #70 |
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trk overheating, today drained coolant,engine pans in pristine shape.lined pan with alum foil to catch in a bucket.worked great & could see particals coming out with petcock slightly open. added rad flush & will do again this week.don't think I would see particals on my black pans.vinagar next time if not satisfied. tom
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07-27-2015, 08:31 PM | #71 |
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WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!!
Under NO circumstances should the suggestion in response #57 be attempted (using the 22-cartridges). You have absolutely no control over pressures that could develop. I hope everyone can see the danger this could be.
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07-27-2015, 09:13 PM | #72 |
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I have found a few tools that help me time my rig. Not being an expert in this area, I find these tools get my timing as good as I need it. They are the ratchet nut wrench: http://www.brattons.com/product.asp?...=any&PT_ID=all
the quick set point setting tool:http://www.brattons.com/product.asp?...=any&PT_ID=all and the timing cam wrench tool:http://www.brattons.com/product.asp?...=any&PT_ID=all I take the top off the distributor and hit the starter until the rotor is about at the #1 pin. Then I use the ratchet nut wrench to get the timing pin at exactly TDC (this wrench make it easy rather that using the crank). Then I use the timing cam wrench tool to get the cam set the way it should be at #1 pin. Then put the rotor back on to check how it lines up with #1 (the way the books say you should have it). Then I take the rotor off again and use the quick set point setting tool to set the points. I find this tool will set the points at about .22 which I like for a new set of points. So hope this helps someone other than me. Yes it does cost a bit in tools but this is a lot better than having you A run bad because you can't get it in time.
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I am not trying to rain on any party.
Just trying to save a life! I have been a reloader for over 50-years, and have seen what over-pressure can do.
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