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  1. RussellSullivan

    [FOR SALE] Hand forged fire pokers - made to order

    Good morning to the Abody community. I've been a member here for several years, but I've since given up working on cars as a hobby. I've turned my attention to blacksmithing. These fire pokers are the first items I'm offering for sale. The ones pictured below are made of solid 1/2" steel bar and...
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    Do we have any coal miners on the forum?

    I'm trying to find some coal miners to speak to, either active or retired. I'm looking to gain some insight as to what it's like to work underground. This is just one of two different opportunities I have available at the moment. Presently, I work on a sand and gravel producing dredge on the...
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    [FOR SALE] 1980 Dodge Diplomat ($1800)

    In an effort to rid myself of this car quickly, I'm now asking $1800 OBO. - Slant six swapped out in favor of a 360 (Slant six K frame cut and drilled for Schumacher conversion mounts) - A998 trans, bands adjusted and filter changed - 8 1/4 rear end with 3.21 gears and brand new Sure Grip...
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    [FOR SALE] Garage clean out sale

    Something I thought I'd never do is abandon my automotive hobby. Nevertheless, I'm trying to downsize my possessions overall, get ready to sell my house, and pursue blacksmithing as my main hobby. I still have some stuff to dig out and list for sale, but this is the bulk of it. I can provide...
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    Having "the talk" with your kids

    Be a good parent, and have this conversation early
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    Hand forged bottle opener

    I finally gathered most of the essential tools for blacksmithing work, and this was just a fun project to get some practice
  7. RussellSullivan

    [WANTED] Headers for 2004 Ram 5.7

    I'm looking for a set of headers for my 2004 Ram, either short tube or long tube. Trying here first before I order new. Thank you for your time
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    Any blacksmiths here?

    I just picked up a little anvil made out of railroad track. It's pretty small to do a whole lot with, but hopefully I can manage to forge a few small items with it. I'll be making a coal/wood forge and stoke it with a bellows. Trying to do as much as possible without power tools. If anyone...
  9. RussellSullivan

    Walks into a bar

    A man walks into a bar and orders himself a drink. As the bartender starts mixing the drink, the man reaches into his pocket and produces a rod, a shaft, a steel plate and a bi-metallic spring and sets it all on the bar. The bartender gestured toward it and asks, "What is this, some kinda choke?"
  10. RussellSullivan

    How to fix engine tick

    1. Add engine oil 2. Replace that engine oil with thicker engine oil 3. Add STP dying engine goop and other assorted snake oils 4. Turn up the radio and ignore for a minimum of 6 months 5. Remove a single head and inspect every lifter except for the one that's stuck in the hole 6. Reassemble and...
  11. RussellSullivan

    Anyone familiar with AvE?

    AvE is a Youtuber from Canada. His videos are primarily engineering, mechanical and farming themed. Check him out if you want to laugh while you learn.
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    Any Detroit diesel guys here?

    I run a small tugboat at work, powered by two Detroit diesels. The starboard engine fires right up without ether and does not smoke at all. It will run flawlessly all day. The port side engine not only requires a shot of ether each morning, but the exhaust smokes white for several minutes before...
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    Technical jargon overload

    I'm pretty sure this is meant to be a joke, but there's a small part of me that wants it to be a serious advertisement. The way he casually rattles off those fancy smart people words, as if they're used in conversation daily.
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    Value of RV 440/727

    A coworker of mine has for sale a 440 out of his old Winnebago motor home, with a freshly rebuilt 727. As I understand it, the industrial/RV 440s and transmissions had specific parts that are useless in cars. Accessory brackets, different exhaust manifolds, different tail shafts in the...
  15. RussellSullivan

    New (to me) ride

    Good evening everyone. Just brought home what I hope will be a long lasting vehicle with many uses. It's a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, quad cab, 8 foot bed, four wheel drive with the 5.7 Hemi. I was actually looking at 90s Jeep Cherokees when I found this. My requirements for the new vehicle were four...
  16. RussellSullivan

    Sure Grip vs open carrier cross pin size

    Just got my Dana Spicer 75101X Trac Lok the other day, and I noticed the bolt that holds the cross pin in place had a 12 point head that seemed considerably smaller than the 6 point 5/16 bolt in my open carrier. I wanted to swap them out, but soon found out I couldn't. Seems as if the new Trac...
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    Easy little trick for spinning ball joint studs

    I was buttoning up the steering knuckle on a Jeep this evening, and the upper ball joint stud would spin after the castle nut got so far onto the threads. I thought some lubrication might persuade it to thread the rest of the way without influencing the ball joint stud. Long story short, a tad...
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    [WANTED] B&M flexplate balanced for 360 OR 360 balanced converter

    I'm looking for a B&M flexplate, part number 10239. It's the one made for balancing a 360 with a neutral balanced converter. They are in backorder from B&M. I would also be able to use a lockup torque converter with 360 weights on it. If anyone has something available, I'd appreciate it. Thank...
  19. RussellSullivan

    A998 stuck in drive

    Got to work this morning and tried to park my truck, but it stayed in drive. The shift lever in the cab would move, but not "click" between gears. It was kinda just flapping in the breeze. I had to lay down in six inches of snow and manually put it in park. From there, I can start it up and...
  20. RussellSullivan

    New job

    I just got hired on at the hospital, learning how to perform circumcisions. The money's not great, but I get to keep the tips.
  21. RussellSullivan

    [Found!] B body shock plates

    Looking for a set of lower shock plates for B body (8.25 or 8.75, as long as they fit 3" tubes with the 3 5/8" bolt pattern) I want them to delete the ISO clamp system on my M body. Thank you.
  22. RussellSullivan

    A999 torque converter hub size

    I have a late (1985?) 360 engine going in front of an A999 from a 1989 Fifth Avenue. The Fifth came with a 318. I have read on here that the torque converter hub on 904/999 transmissions is smaller than 727s, and to my knowledge, Chrysler never used 904/999s behind 360s. Is there a source for...
  23. RussellSullivan

    Does anyone else initial their work gear?

    A coworker put his initials on his gloves, so I took the liberty of providing a nickname based off the two letters.
  24. RussellSullivan

    Original plan of removal versus final method

    What was I thinking? Trying to unscrew nuts that had been through 32 years of Ohio winters. Anyway, first one was my original plan, second one is what actually went down. But I'm sure that's happened to you.
  25. RussellSullivan

    The evolution of NASCAR

    It's just not the same as I remember watching as a kid
  26. RussellSullivan

    Thermoquad with Holley single barrel linkage

    Trying to figure out a solution to the throttle/kickdown linkage issue that I'll be facing soon (hopefully). I'm going from a single barrel slant six to small block with thermoquad. I have seen the expensive Lokar cable kit to solve the two barrel linkage to thermoquad problem. From what I...
  27. RussellSullivan

    Florida Torque Converters

    Has anyone on here ever dealt with Florida Torque Converters? While searching for a higher stall converter for my A999, which is a lockup unit, unsurprisingly there were none to be found. I know several companies can build a custom one, given your vehicle specs, but I found Florida Torque...
  28. RussellSullivan

    [Found!] 8 1/4 or 8 3/4 assembly

    I need an 8 3/4 center section (not too picky about gears) or complete assembly. I have the housing and axles. Need drums as well but I may be able to get them new. If I have to go with 8 1/4, I would need the entire assembly. Only reason I'd choose 8 1/4 is if I find one before I find parts for...
  29. RussellSullivan

    [WANTED] 904 or 727 small block transmission

    I'm looking for a small block transmission to put in my 1980 Diplomat. It will be going behind a stock 360. I want something ready to run. Located in East Liverpool, OH. Thank you.
  30. RussellSullivan

    Chrysler Hemi-powered air raid siren

    Stumbled across this on YouTube the other day and I thought some of you might appreciate it. Seems fitting that the trumpet to herald the impending doom of mankind was Hemi powered.
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