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Have the steering box apart and cleaned. I cant figure out a way to remove the top bearing retainer from the housing. The way it is installed I cannot get a slide hammer to grip the retainer cup to remove. Any ideas?

Theses are Moog tie rod ends. The tapered hole in the spindle seems to be ok. I checked it with a set of calipers 5/8" all around the hole and the taper on the tie rod is 5/8".

No there are to many threads. When tight the cotter pin is above the castle nut

Right side tie rod end the castle nut is lower than the cotter pin hole. Anyone else have this issue?

JSeery what is your experience?

How are LMC 52 F1 front and rear fenders quality and fit? I hear a lot of bad reviews on the internet.

McMaster sells the rivets.

The bushings for the pedals seem to be worn out. I bought new bushings but I am having trouble removing the rivet that holds the assembly together. The opposite end of the rivet has some sort of waffle pattern in it. When I try to drive it thru it goes a little bit and stops. Any suggestions as...

Thank you for this information. What is the consensus PVC good or Bad overall for the engine?

Who makes the best fitting metal front and rear fenders? I also need the lower front valance.

Can any one help me out with some technical knowledge on electric trumpet horns? Or know of anybody I could get in touch with? Thank you

So you turn engine by hand until the zip tie stops going down. Hold the zip tie in that position and turn motor counter clockwise until it hits the zip tie again? Won't it hit the zip tie immediately?

It may be my comprehension problems ,But i do not understand the zip tie way of finding TDC. Put the zip tie in the spark plug hole and rotate engine clockwise until what stops? then turn engine in counter clockwise until it hits what stop? Confused.

I do not plan on using a heater for now in my 52 Ford. What can or should i do with the outlet from the head and the inlet at the water pump? Should I run a hose from one to the other or just shut off the summer bypass and plug the water pump opening?

I'm looking to change the transmission, rear end and steering box oil. What should i use? Valvoline 85/140 for all three or do each take a different product?