Recent content by Diavolo

Heat stress crack from crossover. If it were me and I just wanted to drive it, I would smear heat resistant epoxy into the crack until I could replace it. It is possible that there may be cracks into the intake ports, but I doubt it. There are no water jackets so if there is a leak you would...

I have a F600 with the widowmakers and I just finally decided to pull the axles and stick Ford 1 ton Dually axles under it and call it a day. It takes #1500 or more to loosen the lugs on a 2 ton. I can't image what a service call on a flat tire on the freeway would cost! Not to mention the gear...

Just an fyi https://store.snapon.com/Carburetor-Adjustment-Tools-Screwdriver-Recessed-Blade-Carburetor-Flat-Tip-23-64-x-1-32-blade-1-4-drive-P630999.aspx And in my field, we have these. I guess I could shop around and find something a little stronger, but for adjustments, I think they would be...

I got a Bubbas. That thing even looks ugly. For the price, I would prefer what I got from Bubba anyway.

So I noticed there is some play in the fitment of the Edelbrock heads I have. Not a lot but enough. Would something like that take out the play and stabilize them? Would the heads have to be machined for them?

Ok, dumb question time. Isn't one of the first things done to a flathead relieving the block to improve flow and isn't relieving considered the most bang for your buck in terms of performance? How is that going to work with iron cylinders and aluminum deck? Just a logistical question. Oh, and...

So, I won't go into details but, will a 53 flathead truck radiator fit in a 55 truck radiator location? Will a 52 truck radiator fit? I'm getting ready to try some options, just wondering if someone has already done something like this... Thanks in advance.

You need to have 2.4V per cell over rated voltage to properly charge any battery. If you have a 8V battery on a 6V charging system, you will NEVER properly keep the battery charged and it will sulfate and die sooner, requiring replacement. Run whatever voltage you want, but have your charging...

OK, I am just providing this info as my opinion, but this is what I do. I have a personal cloud made up of old 1TB drives. I backup to these. This is the #1 thing to do, in my opinion, to prevent ever getting any viruses, hijacks, etc. Make an admin account, then make a user account. Make the...

I just looked through NHRA rules and it only specifies metallic lines and max 12" non-metallic fuel lines from tank to engine. Nothing about copper. I wonder if there are other rule books out there. FAA regulations specify Aluminum, steel and titanium lines, but I would guess it would have to be...

I just googled this part # 2003-180 thermostat and I got pics of the same thermostat rated at 180. https://www.google.com/search?q=part+%23+2003-180+thermostat&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwis45SUg8TLAhUL6GMKHQMEAT0QsxgIHQ&biw=1280&bih=899

Just a note, 6V wiring is more than sufficient to carry 12V. If you want an original wiring system, don't worry about the conversion. The gauge is heavier for 6V than 12V.

I just don't trust Optima, too many stories. I have been replacing my batteries in my daily drivers with Bosch AGM batteries. They are normal shaped and I have had no problems with them not working like they should. I do keep them on chargers if they sit for a while.

Pretty standard stuff. Drop pan, loosen mains, drop crank as low as you can, pull front and rear seals, install oil soaked new ones in block, raise crank, tighten mains, clean gasket surfaces, pull seals out of pan. Install soaked seals and new gasket, install pan. Probably easier and faster to...

Back on topic, can you imagine the old ones around the water cooler when gas welding came out? "Young whipper snappers have lost the art of forge welding with an anvil and a sledge, like we used to..." Technology marches on. Just look at the cool stuff we have today. Also, there are still...