Rod-Tech-Talk

Beans · Beans

I've been trying to figure out a problem in the truck but haven't sorted it out yet. It seems like vapor lock. Starts AMAZING when cold. But turn the truck off hot and it'll start up again nice an easy within a minute or two of shutting off but let it sit for 5 minutes or more and it's a difficult start. I insul...

Beans · Beans

Anyone here ever try the ring gear spacers? I have a series 2 carrier (gm 7.5" 10 bolt). I'm switching to 3.73's for the transmission swap (350 to 700r4) I know I can buy a 'thick' gear set that's available to work in my series 2 carrier. But I already have a set of 3.73's kicking around and for $35 I can get a s...

builderrhys · builderrhys

I am looking at an EFI conversion on my BBC. This is a used FAST system. It was removed from a 502 crate motor being run in a P/U. The owner wanted to switch back to a carburetor. The manifold is an oval port design (so like for like with my set up) converted over to injectors. My question is the differen...

Beans · Beans

I'm going to have to replace my header gaskets sometime soon..... prob wait until end of season. Small leak. But I'm worried about broken bolts in my future so don't wanna touch it until later on. What gaskets do you guys recommend?? Anyone try those 'dead soft' aluminum ones?? Says they're re-usable...

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.htmlengineWeightReferencesCommentspoundsAlfasud

v2addict · v2addict

Good day all, It been a while! Been busy with a home sale and work and all. I have to find a solution to move all my stuff (work shop tools and project, storage also seems to be an issue these days. I'm trying to get some storage at the u store shelters and thing look pretty bleak as it seems everyone has the...

Roboticist · Roboticist

Hey guys. I'm fitting wheels to my project truck to get rid of those ugly chrome f150 rims. The frame is from a 1998 f150. I have 15" rims, steelies with centre cap from an older f150. The bolt pattern fits perfectly. Trouble is up front. 1997 and up has dual cylinder brake calipers that require 16" rims....

Marten · Marten

Sure hope I am not being a pain. Is there any difference between Speedway parts and name brand parts. I was looking at gas and brake pedals today. The Lokar brand are twice the price as the Speedway stuff but look the same in the pictures. I have noticed this with other stuff as well. Don't mind spend...

oldkoot · oldkoot

Anybody have any experience with Duracool, Redtek or any of the other HC type substitutes for R134A.

Beans · Beans

what kinda fire extinguishers you guys recommend for your ride??

teejay99 · teejay99

Marten · Marten

For my fuel cell, how is the fuel line going into the cell done? I have a piece of 1/4" alum that goes over the hole in the cell and no holes currently. My son can fab something for this but need to tell him what to do. Does this make sense the way I am saying it? The goal is to run the fuel line from the cell to...

Marten · Marten

On my truck to fire up the motor what is left or what else do I need to do. The tranny cooler lines are in. Drive shaft I will get made and installed. The rad is in and connected. I am going to use the mechanical fuel pump so it is now connected to the carb and has a line that I can drop into a gas can. Do I need...

v2addict · v2addict

just throwing this out there, is there anyone that may have a template to build a set of old school bomber seats? Are they available anywhere? thank you Angelo v2addict

teejay99 · teejay99

I recently picked up a discarded Motomaster floor jack , a small one looks like about 1 1/2 ton , and found out why it was discarded ! The arm will only lift a couple of inches and the pump has a bit of a leak near the jacking point . I can take pics if need be . Are these things fixable ? T

58chev · 58chev

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

Roboticist · Roboticist

Hey guys. Need some information please. First the background: I am putting an inline 6 in my 1998 F150 frame with an AOD transmission. I moved the transmission crossmember to be in line with the AOD trans. The engine mounts have me stumped. I have the mounts from the delivery van the engine came out o...

oldkoot · oldkoot

Fixed my ac leak, now how can I remove the UV residue so I don't get a false reading there is another leak, looks like a CSI crime scene when I hit the evaporator with the black light. Brake clean, rubbing alcohol ?

admin · admin

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	Vapor Lock? (Preview) I've been trying to figure out a problem in the truck but haven't sorted it out yet. It seems like vapor lock. Starts AMAZING when cold. But turn the truck off hot and it'll start up again nice an easy within a minute or two of shutting off but let it sit for 5 minutes or more and it's a difficult start. I insul...	Beans	17	1769	Aug 31, 2016 by Chevy Dan
	Ring Gear Spacer? (Preview) Anyone here ever try the ring gear spacers? I have a series 2 carrier (gm 7.5" 10 bolt). I'm switching to 3.73's for the transmission swap (350 to 700r4) I know I can buy a 'thick' gear set that's available to work in my series 2 carrier. But I already have a set of 3.73's kicking around and for $35 I can get a s...	Beans	5	857	Aug 24, 2016 by Beans
	Differences Between BBC Mark IV and BBC Mark V and VI blocks? (Preview) I am looking at an EFI conversion on my BBC. This is a used FAST system. It was removed from a 502 crate motor being run in a P/U. The owner wanted to switch back to a carburetor. The manifold is an oval port design (so like for like with my set up) converted over to injectors. My question is the differen...	builderrhys	2	1018	Aug 23, 2016 by builderrhys
	Header Gaskets (Preview) I'm going to have to replace my header gaskets sometime soon..... prob wait until end of season. Small leak. But I'm worried about broken bolts in my future so don't wanna touch it until later on. What gaskets do you guys recommend?? Anyone try those 'dead soft' aluminum ones?? Says they're re-usable...	Beans	8	789	Aug 22, 2016 by Beans
	Engine weight (Preview) http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.htmlengineWeightReferencesCommentspoundsAlfasud	jarvis1	0	837	Aug 22, 2016 by jarvis1
	Trailer/Truck towing weights (Preview) Good day all, It been a while! Been busy with a home sale and work and all. I have to find a solution to move all my stuff (work shop tools and project, storage also seems to be an issue these days. I'm trying to get some storage at the u store shelters and thing look pretty bleak as it seems everyone has the...	v2addict	28	928	Aug 17, 2016 by shag766
	Wheel woes (Preview) Hey guys. I'm fitting wheels to my project truck to get rid of those ugly chrome f150 rims. The frame is from a 1998 f150. I have 15" rims, steelies with centre cap from an older f150. The bolt pattern fits perfectly. Trouble is up front. 1997 and up has dual cylinder brake calipers that require 16" rims....	Roboticist	7	1275	Aug 13, 2016 by Roboticist
	choices (Preview) Sure hope I am not being a pain. Is there any difference between Speedway parts and name brand parts. I was looking at gas and brake pedals today. The Lokar brand are twice the price as the Speedway stuff but look the same in the pictures. I have noticed this with other stuff as well. Don't mind spend...	Marten	5	692	Jun 27, 2016 by rochie
	AC Refrigerant (Preview) Anybody have any experience with Duracool, Redtek or any of the other HC type substitutes for R134A.	oldkoot	3	588	Jun 24, 2016 by Lightspeed Mike
	Fire Extinguishers (Preview) what kinda fire extinguishers you guys recommend for your ride??	Beans	2	609	Jun 23, 2016 by Matchless
	Losing Your Nuts .......and Bolts (Preview)	teejay99	5	615	Jun 20, 2016 by Beans
	fuel line (Preview) For my fuel cell, how is the fuel line going into the cell done? I have a piece of 1/4" alum that goes over the hole in the cell and no holes currently. My son can fab something for this but need to tell him what to do. Does this make sense the way I am saying it? The goal is to run the fuel line from the cell to...	Marten	5	603	Jun 20, 2016 by wuga
	what's next or what else (Preview) On my truck to fire up the motor what is left or what else do I need to do. The tranny cooler lines are in. Drive shaft I will get made and installed. The rad is in and connected. I am going to use the mechanical fuel pump so it is now connected to the carb and has a line that I can drop into a gas can. Do I need...	Marten	8	751	Jun 19, 2016 by 51 Styline
	Bomber seats. (Preview) just throwing this out there, is there anyone that may have a template to build a set of old school bomber seats? Are they available anywhere? thank you Angelo v2addict	v2addict	6	1252	Jun 14, 2016 by v2addict
	Floor Jack Problem - Help (Preview) I recently picked up a discarded Motomaster floor jack , a small one looks like about 1 1/2 ton , and found out why it was discarded ! The arm will only lift a couple of inches and the pump has a bit of a leak near the jacking point . I can take pics if need be . Are these things fixable ? T	teejay99	5	578	Jun 12, 2016 by henrystoys
	Welding Tips And Tricks (Preview) http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/	58chev	1	650	May 17, 2016 by parklane
	Engine mounts (Preview) Hey guys. Need some information please. First the background: I am putting an inline 6 in my 1998 F150 frame with an AOD transmission. I moved the transmission crossmember to be in line with the AOD trans. The engine mounts have me stumped. I have the mounts from the delivery van the engine came out o...	Roboticist	11	933	May 12, 2016 by Roboticist
	R134A UV Dye (Preview) Fixed my ac leak, now how can I remove the UV residue so I don't get a false reading there is another leak, looks like a CSI crime scene when I hit the evaporator with the black light. Brake clean, rubbing alcohol ?	oldkoot	1	463	May 7, 2016 by Lightspeed Mike
	Classic Old car & truck bolt patterns (Preview) http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/Wheel-Bolt-Pattern-Cross-Reference-Database.asp?LugCount=5&StudSpreadIn...	admin	0	782	Apr 8, 2016 by admin
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