Articles by RustyRatRod
Our good buddy, @pittsburghracer was kind enough to post this chart, so I thought I would add it here in the How To section so it will be easily found and referred to. And a message to the administrators.
We've had enough interest in how to leave feedback for buyers and sellers on this site that I shot this video yesterday morning. I hope yall find this helpful. I think this is pretty self explanatory, but if any of you need help further, please let me or one of the forum staff members know. -Rob
This is for people with more sense than money. Most of us know, when you upgrade leaf springs, you change the front hanger bolt diameter to 5/8". Simple enough to remove the original hangers and enlarge the bolt holes. What about the rear hangers and shackles? Most guys I see on here "upgrade"...
On this one, I just give some general assembly tips and suggestions regarding bearing clearance and whatnot. It's not really a How To, per say, but you get the idea. Pay attention to where I talk about how I assemble the rear main seal retainer. This is how I've always done it. It leaves little...
Our lovely @Princess Valiant asked me to post how I make floorpan strengthening ribs in flat sheet metal. Being one not to disppoint, here's how I do it. Now granted, this is quick and dirty just to show the process, but it works well. As I said, this is how I do it. If you don't like it, don't...
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This is a how to about installing camshaft bearings into a slant six engine. I almost didn't do this, but Kitty insisted because she has fun taking the pictures. I am glad...
I have been wanting to do this for a while now and since I got my 383, no better time than the present.
This is how to install camshaft bearings.
Although this is for a Chrysler big block, the procedure is similar for most any domestic V8, V6, I6 or I4.
First, you need the right tool for the...
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sireland67 took me up on my offer to rebuild an air ratchet and provide a How To on how to do it. He sent me an old Mac Tools 1/4 stubby air ratchet. It is actually a variation of the tried and true Ingersoll Rand...
This is a how to on reconditioning a cone style sure grip unit. This is not a boni-fide approved repair in any book or manual. I have done a LOT and I mean a LOT of them like this and never had a problem.
I am doing this unit for our member "73SwingerBuild". As you can see, it's a pretty clean...
This will be a sticky and be locked when done. Please begin another thread for comments. Thanks.
I am building this 850 Thermoquad for Jeremy (JMacMopars) for his 318. This is a step by step how to on teardown and reassembly.
First, begin by turning the carburetor upside down and soaking the...
Since our friend NightMoves was burglarized, I offered to send him a carburetor. So, I thought what better time to to do this than now? I am going to build him up a nice little 1850-2 Holley 600. This is how "I" build them. I am not looking for discussion or argument. Just trying to show how to...