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"...
This is how I measure for and correct valve spring height. Very simple process. all you need is a 35 dollar tool. It's called a valve spring micrometer. This is essential for correctly setting up valve spring heights and making sure you have the correct installed height for the correct seat and...
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...
This is the time honored method by which I lap valves. This is called a "basic" valve job and is primarily used for refreshing the valve faces and seats. Also, it was stressed to me by the old gentleman who taught me how when I was a kid, the importance of being able to see the actual area where...
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...
Here is my procedure on how I clean pistons, ring lands and re-ring pistons. This is how I do it. It's worked "for me" better than forty years. I don't use a ring land cleaning tool. I never have. A lot of you don't either, as I am sure you're well off enough to buy new pistons. I've never been...
This is how I replace connecting rod bolts. I actually went against a cardinal rule of mine here, as I always have the rods resized when I replace the rod bolts. Lots of people do not. Since this is a bare bone budget build and the rods were in great shape, I passed on resizing. Everything...
This is my method for honing cylinders with a ball hone, otherwise known as a dingleberry hone. This procedure is only recommended for cylinders with minimal wear, as it removes only a very, very small amount of material. Just enough to break the glaze cause by the polish of the rings going up...
Here are a couple of videos showing the method I use to remove and then mount a tire by hand. Always use care when handling tires. It's not something you want to just jump in and do if you don't have any experience. Best to find an old tire and wheel to practice on before you go straight to what...
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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...
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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...
