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I would just hook up a 12VDC battery in piggy back directly to the ignition system to rule out the low voltage issue. If you have VR sensors (not...
If it’s a lot of work to fit carbs, ignition, starter, then perhaps dye + heat+ pressure is enough to paint a picture of gasket and liner sealing....
I think we’re going to see an X-ray machine on the back of that truck before the fat lady sings. Putting some dye in and retesting is little...
I think we’re going to see an X-ray machine on the back of that truck edited the fat lady sings. Putting some dye in and retesting is little...
Lots of banjo bolts online for £5-7. Also some nice looking polished aluminium header tanks not too expensive.
I would try to run it for a few heat cycles. The expansion/ contraction might settle things and you would at least know if the gasket leak is...
Mine had aluminium hex socket caps which rounded when trying to remove them. I found some stainless caps in case anyone needs some (£10/pair for...
... and dye for when it comes apart again?
Put some UV or other dye into water and fill the block before pressure testing again. I’d also heat the block again while pressurized. You can...
Are they 17”? Welded”
I found this pair of Goodridge Aeroquip front brake lines while looking through boxes. £100 incl. post in the UK. Post elsewhere at cost. They are...
Some people spend time instead of money
Unplug the VR sensors from the ignition module, check the resistance of each (should be the same) and then turn the engine over and check that...
I just sealed the top hats to stop coolant migration into the head gasket-- nothing on the sides or bottom. You are probably fine following the...
Great tip Andy, too late for us though :-( I heard they are sensitive to EMI so use shielded cable.
Joe I don’t think there’s anything controversial about the o-rings, perhaps you mean iron vs aluminium liners? If you have already had yours...
What prices Mike and Richard?
I got my bodywork (door bottoms changed, patches at the bottom of the rear fenders, unpainted boot/trunk panels replaced, side light holes closed)...
Front are easy to rebuild and kits from biggred. I have a spare new set of stainless lines you can have for £20 less than usual prices (I’m in UK...
Larry, it doesn’t have to be expensive. Keep a look out for a used 348, 355, 360 crank (for increased stroke), bore out or buy bigger bore...