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Anyone use and have a recommendation for a more affordable valve spring tester? The "good" commercial ones a shop would use are near $1000 new and used versions about half that. I'd be a lot happier around $100-$200 because I'm only using it for my infrequent needs. I have a mill, drill...

I found this book in my Amazon wish list. Not sure how/when it got there but I'm getting some extra time coming up and would like to start playing with the grinders and having a book to reference helps me. Has anyone read it and if so, what do you think regarding SBM heads and someone who is a...

I'm at the point where I'm going to need to take the doors off and on occasionally and working by myself, it is a PITA. They really want to tip over when just balanced on top of the jack. I'm looking for ideas, pictures, or vivid descriptions of an assembly I can use with my floor or...

I have a 2006 Sebring with 2.4l four cylinder that had the AC compressor clutch pulley bearing fail. I'm surprised the thing didn't launch the pulley, the bearing was so worn out. Because of that, the spring loaded clutch plate ate the spring features and the friction plate is now just loose...

It's time to start putting my '71 340 back together so it will be ready when the body/chassis work is done. Might not make sense but I'm doing an iterative build over time with different cam/head/intake/carb combinations in hopefully increasing levels of HP. I'm retiring and an ongoing project...

I know a lot of you guys work on more modern cars and I find myself borrowing a scanner more and more over the last couple years and it's getting old. I'd like to pick up a decently capable scanner that will allow resetting of more advanced codes on ABS, Air bags, Traction control, Purging ABS...

Saw this on the way to the store and had to pull through and take a quick look. Outside a company called Salvaggio who apparently does some high end cars for high end people. Some interesting details on the car besides the Hellcat in the back seat. Never realized I was in a Mecca of custom...

I've got a Sioux valve grinder machine as well as the valve seat stones, guides, driver and various attachements. I need to get some larger stones to do 2.02 intakes. Just for fooling around on my junk and maybe occasionally for a friend. Would this set of steel cutters be a good...

Found a good deal on a set of these. Is the Summit valve decent quality? Will these Chevy valves work in a 2.02 J-head? Summit Racing SUM-V8002-8 Summit Racing™ Race Valves for Chevrolet | Summit Racing Obviously the diameter is smaller but that isn't a problem if the guides are being redone...

Will using a propane, Natural Gas, or Kerosene heater in the garage affect the quality of painting results? I wonder about potential added moisture in the air. It's getting below 50 now and I have some frame stuff to prime and paint as well as needing to prime as I do bodywork over the winter...

Anyone using a spot welder like the Harbor Freight unit or something similar? I'm about to do full quarters, tail panel, trunk drops, and a roof skin on my E-body and I'm curious if one of these hobby type machines is worth it? Will be somewhat limited for what it can reach compared to a...

Are there any issues to use a B&B style clutch on an A833 trans with a hydraulic throwout bearing like the ones from McLeod or American Powertrain? I haven't seen anything on the manufacture's webpages regarding this but Brewer's states that the Mcleod kit should only be used with diaphragm...

Is anyone familiar with P3614514 small block rods? Found a couple references online and an may have located some. The literature say that they are heavier than a regular rod and he weighed one at 2 lbs, 0.5oz which converts to 762 grams (Edit..That conversion is wrong, would be ~922Gr) . but...

I'm having issues getting good double flares using the Eastwood turret flaring tool with 3/16 cupro-nickel brake line. It's a two stage process, first form a bubble flare and second op creates the double flange. I've done them with this tool in the past with steel line but I've having a hell...

What do I need to keep in mind when selecting a cam for my 340 that will see significant street, Auto-X, and road course driving, but I would like to be able to run an aftermarket Vintage Air type air conditioning unit to keep it comfortable in summer. I understand everything is a compromise...

Anyone have a guess as to what was trying to be accomplished here? As seen on FB Marketplace. Mopar 8 3/4 rear end with pinion break and rear braced. Rearend is welded posi Came out of a 68 newport. $450 O.B.O

Seems to be a clever and frugal bunch of folks around here. Has anyone come up with a small, preferably portable/store-able, plasma cutting top from found materials or reuse of something else? I'm familiar with the one Eastwood has, and have seen some kits you put together but before I commit...

Looking for feedback from those running Hyd clutches on what the piston diameter and stroke are on the master and what you are using for a slave cyl? Hyd throw-out or push/pull cylinder with the normal throw-out fork. Looking at doing a home-brew due to the cost of the commercial kits.

Can I use different model but same size carbs on a TR5 tunnel ram that is street driven? The main difference being type choke. I've got a 650 AVS2 1906 with electric choke already and a friend has a manual choke version 1905 that I could get a good deal on to put on the dual carb top tunnel...

Are these valve seat stones sufficient to do 2.02" intake and 1.60" exhaust valves on J-heads? I've never used a seat grinder but am thinking about getting one to play with and this is the assortment of stones it comes with.

Can I determine if a cam is a solid or hydraulic by some feature on the lobes or something else? I have a cam that came in a 65 273 Commando short block but there were no lifters or heads, just the cam, pistons, rods, and crank. It looks like it is in pretty good condition and from measuring...

Any feedback on the Herbert solid roller lifters for LA's? They have T6172 bushed for ~$1100 and TEV (needle bearing?) for $400. Haven't heard anything about these before.

I’m making a drive hub for my crank snout that will take a commercial 11” or larger degree wheel for setting cam timing. Will accept a 1/2” square socket drive. Are the center holes in the degree wheels 1” dia or something bigger? Like know so I can get this made this weekend.

I’m trying to tear down my 273 short block. Got number One and two rods loose and started pushing the pistons out from the bottom and they stopped going when the second ring came out to top of the block. I’ve tried tapping with a wooden dowel on the pin boss from underneath but I can’t seem to...

I'm considering a solid roller cam for an upcoming build and am looking into what is available for lifters. I know the BAM lifters get good reviews. Does anyone have any experience with the Comp 828-16? The 828's are not as expensive as the other COMP option I found. I'm not too worried...

There is a 89 Ramcharger available locally and my 15yr old son is interested in it. 150k miles, 318 tbi automatic 2wd. Interior is decent but worn, a little rust behind wheel wells but I haven’t looked under it yet. It is probably a bit crusty after 30 years in Wisconsin. Going to meet the guy...

Can anyone tell what these rockers fit? The guy that has them isn't sure what they go to, but thinks they are for a Mopar. They aren't offset, so not BBM. the stands would indicate W-something race heads but not with inline rockers? Maybe for Magnums? Hoping to get more info from the guy...

I want to use some wheel hub stands to support the rear end of the car on both sides to maximize the access to the area around the wheel housing as I replace quarters. These bolt to the hub and support the weight like a jack stand. see pic of representative design. My concern is being able to...

Does anyone have any experience replacing timing belt on a 2.4L DOHC engine that would be in a 06 Sebring? Looking at one with 105k miles for my son. It is really clean, seems to be well maintained. It is at the mileage to replace the timing belt and I am pretty sure it hasn't been done yet...

Has anyone machined AN adapter fittings? Specifically I need to go from -8AN male on a trans cooler to 1/2 NPT. NPT can be male or female. I'm using it as an aftercooler on my compressor and I'm trying to use as much material as I already have and not order a bunch of fittings and flare tools...