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I've never used evaporust before and have a couple questions for those who have before I attempt to use it to de-rust the under side of a deck lid (photos below). 1. How long does a part typically need to soak for it to be effective? I realize "it depends," but I just wanted to get a rough...

How are guys shipping intake manifolds now that board game flat rate boxes are not around any more?

Do you guys use masks when grinding or doing any other type of steel fabrication? If so, what type do you use? Depending on what I'm doing, sometimes I get lazy with putting a mask on. I've noticed that lately I'll be pretty congested for a day or two afterwards though. Plus, I'm sure...

Out of curiosity, I'll be weighing my 68 Dart later today and figured I'd see what you folks think it weighs. These are the specs: 68 Dart 2-door sedan, 340, iron heads, aluminum intake, long tube headers w/ duals to the bumper, aluminum radiator, 727, 8-3/4 w/ 10" drums, HD leaf springs...

Have you guys used any of those 'headlight restore kits' on your late model cars/trucks? Are they even worth the coin? Which one would you recommend? Thanks!

I'm cleaning out a box of parts and came across a baggy with 12 of these studs. One end is 1/4-20 and the other is 1/4-28. Any idea what these studs are for? These are short 3/8-16 bolts. I had 10 of them. Any idea what they're for? I'm guessing cover for a Dana 60 since they were with...

Anyone know what this bracket is for? I believe it's for my 68 Dart. Maybe A/C related? Thanks!

Have you guys read "How to Build Big-Inch Mopar Small-Blocks" by Jim Szilagyi? Is it any good? Are there any other decent books out there geared towards building small block strokers?

What are your go-to methods for cleaning greasy, grimy old hardware for re-use?

Do you guys know of a decent way to store lifters in the correct order if you don't have a proper lifter box?

What kind of tools do you guys bring when pulling an engine at a self-service junkyard?

Is it possible to pull an engine from a van at a pick-a-part wrecking yard? I believe they only have large gantry-type engine cranes. Seems like it'd be a total PITA.

I've never had anything powder coated and am wondering how much i'd expect to pay to have someone powder coat this small patio side table and plant stand I built? I ended up painting them but am now thinking powder would've been a better choice. I called a couple local places, but they're...

What product do you guys recommend for a vinyl top protectant?

What clay bars do you guys use to remove water spots and oxidation? Also, what is a good lubricant to use with the clay bar?

I saw this on craigslist and thought it was a decent deal. Plymouth Valiant Signet Dash This is NOT mine.

Thought some of you folks would be interested in this. 383 Chevy vs. 383 Mopar! - Engine Masters Ep. 3 - YouTube

Have any of you folks tried out the aluminum brazing/soldering rods like muggy weld? I think harbor freight makes something similar as well. Were you satisfied with them??? I'm trying to join a couple small pieces of 1/8" aluminum plate with a lap joint and don't have access to a tig...

I'm modifying a stock fan shroud to fit a Champion radiator. The material I'm using is 1/8" x 1.25" t6-6061 aluminum bar stock. I've been told if I anneal the aluminum, I'll be able to bend it. What's the easiest way to do this? I've read that you can do it by smoking it up with acetylene...

What type of sending unit is this? I'm guessing water temp, but what is the screw for in the top of the piece? Some sort of adjustment?

This oughta piss someone off. ✔ DiResta Car Tables - YouTube

How long do you guys leave in your break-in oil and filter in for a new cam/lifter break-in on a previously run short block? Do you change it right away, or get some miles on it first?

I'm buttoning up the top end of an engine that won't be fired for a week or so. What do you guys recommend for lubing the tops of the valve stems, pushrods, distributor gear, etc? Is there an assembly lube out there that sticks around for a while?

Found this while cruisin the local craigslist. I'd change the wheels, get it painted and drive the piss out of it. What do you guys think? http://yubasutter.craigslist.org/cto/4968429161.html

I replaced a instrument cluster light bulb behind the heat/AC controls in my 2006 Dakota yesterday. After plugging the center panel back in with the heat/AC controls, and airbag switch and starting the truck up, the airbag indicator light now stays on in the gauge cluster. I'm assuming this is...

I've located a random set of bolts that I need. Unfortunately, they are only available in bare steel. Is there a way you can plate bare steel bolts at home and have it be durable and rust resistant? Thanks!

I let my dad borrow my 2006 Dakota yesterday to run a couple errands. When he went to come home, apparently the key wouldn't turn in the lock cylinder. He called me and I told him to wiggle the steering wheel a little to make sure the pressure was off the steering column lock. Apparently that...

I'm putting my little 340 back together and figure now is the best time to shine the valve covers up and put a fresh coat of paint on them. What do you guys recommend for shining up aluminum? I'm not looking for perfection and do not want to spend 100 hours on these things. I just want to...

I've got a 2006 3.7 Dakota 2WD club cab with 85,000 miles on it. Up until about a year ago, I'd get ~20mpg highway and ~17mpg city. Over the past year, I've noticed the mileage slowly decreasing. Over Christmas, I drove it ~400 miles round trip to my folks house, and got 17.5mpg with no...

Does anyone make -6AN black nylon braided PTFE hose???