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Hypothetically speaking. If you have a cracked Babbitt in a bearing cap, why would you not be able to use one from another engine as long as both engines crank journals measure the same. Or could you? Rookie question. Thanks in advance

A local guy is hot rodding his 31 coupe. He didn’t want the steering column so I grabbed it. Upon closer inspection, it’s neither 7 or 2 tooth. Looks like a 32 box conversion of some kind. Anyone familiar with this?

After a long drive, let's say 50 miles, my car struggles to idle well. The idle gets lopy and I have to feather it in stop and go to keep it from dying. Shorter outings it runs perfect, even at full operating temp. Todays temp outside hovered around 90. Car ran between 150 and 160 the entire...

I have read somewhere that a cam gear with excessive backlash will "let you know it". I assume that means it will make noise. My question is, would this noise be present at all times, or would it be more prominent at idle vs. under load. My initial thought is that at idle, there is opportunity...

What is the consensus on removing the transmission. Is it easier to pull the engine, or pull the rear end and removing it that way. In the past I have removed the engine and rear end, and initially it seams like dropping the rear might be easier. But, with the added weight of the bell housing...

I have been chasing some rattling and squeaks lately and have a new one for you. I thought either my fan blade was rubbing on the pump (greaseless), or the generator bearing was bad or needing lube as I was getting an awful scratching sound. I would take the belt off and spin them...

I am looking for a needle in a haystack here. I am in San Diego, and am looking for a known good, used engine that is within a couple hundred miles that is reasonably priced. It does not need to be pretty, just a trusted runner. If you have one, or know of one, please shoot me a message. I...

I just installed my engine and am chasing a chirp / squeak. It sounds like the belt or a fan rubbing on the water pump, but when I remove the belt temporarily the sound remains. It was not there after first start and idle. I went for two drives. The first maybe a mile and no sound. after a...

What is the correct Speedo tooth gear count for a 4.11 rear end? Thx

I’m on the hunt for a closed cab pickup project. Preferably lots of patina with little to no rust. I have no preference on year, I’m just looking for that special one. I am not concerned with location as long as it’s in the US. If you have anything you think I might be interested in, please...

I know this is a loaded question. I am going to take a look at an engine. No knowledge of internals. I do know it has been driven regularly over the past eight years. Only pulled four a rat rod build. I’ll be able to hear it run. It is offered complete. It could literally be dropped into a car...

i have a brand new Stipe 330 cam that i purchased but did not use in my engine rebuild. I have missed the return window with the vendor. i paid 480 plus tax and shipping. i would like to get 400 plus shipping. if you have any questions, please let me know. thx Brian