Rodding Roundtable

JB weld / Panel Bond

UGLY OLDS — Thu, Mar 11 2010, 8:14 pm

Author: UGLY OLDS

Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 8:14 pm

What He Said ^^ ... Mine have the Itty Bitty Flat head screws buried into a recessed,( smacked with a center punch) , area & the fuzzy felt folded back over ...

Bob.......

new build day

GPster — Thu, Mar 11 2010, 4:28 pm

Author: GPster

Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 4:28 pm

I've been retired since '93 and I'm younger than both of you. When you guys have been retired as long as me you'll see what that is worth. GPster

Toyota stops sales of 8 models of cars

tomslik — Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:19 pm

Author: tomslik

Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:19 pm

GMRodder wrote:

Wow I just don't believe how anyone can cut down American cars over Japanese. American cars have had safety features for years that Japanese are now implementing only because of public pressure. Honda and Toyota have more deaths per vehicle than Ford and GM. Not to mention major injuries but people think the Japanese tin cans save money on gas because they are built better. This is absolutely wrong they save gas because they have less mass, built lighter and cannot absorb collisions as well. So believe as you want driving with your family in that death trap.

Now I'm outta here, I can't stand people with narrow visions and won't listen to the correct reasoning. Buy your Japanese crap and watch your family and friends die!!

here's a true story.
my wife was t-boned in a scion xa by a fullsize late 80's blazer.
they took him away on a stretcher and the truck was totaled (well,both were).
wife got bounced around a bit but generally ok.
we (she) bought another one , this time with side airbags...
i don't mind her being in a japanese car....cuz i won't let a european car in my driveway.

700r4 Slips on Take Off

acr — Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:07 pm

Author: acr

Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 2:07 pm

I just found out the mechanic removed, then reinstalled the servo, no explanation why!! Could that be the problem, if so what needs to be done?

2010 GNRS

Okiedokie — Thu, Mar 11 2010, 1:44 pm

Author: Okiedokie

Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 1:44 pm

have the pictures sorted out to do that for several popular models including 39/40 Fords. Now I just need some more spare time to get them on the web site.

That was my next question. Like to see that when/if you do. Joe

T-bird P/S

enjenjo — Thu, Mar 11 2010, 11:17 am

Author: enjenjo

Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 11:17 am

There is one here, I have not used it.

http://www.ndgearheadscruiserproducts.com/id21.htm

I have also seen one done using a Volvo box, pitman arm modifications needed.

I believe you could also use a 70s Granda box, no idea what would have to be modified, but it looks doable.

wiring problem

enjenjo — Thu, Mar 11 2010, 11:05 am

Author: enjenjo

Posted: Thu, Mar 11 2010, 11:05 am

Assuming a left hand starter, if this would be correct, the outer terminal is the S terminal. This would be the correct terminal. I see nothing else wrong with your wiring.

You might try shimming the starter, I have had the starter too tight on a Pontiac, to the point that the drive holds the starter engaged under load, and it will keep cranking with no power applied to the solenoid.

Jeep and GPster don't share the same Logic

GPster — Wed, Mar 10 2010, 10:36 pm

Author: GPster

Posted: Wed, Mar 10 2010, 10:36 pm

Happened again today at 4:45 at a traffic light. Had 3/4 of a tank of gas. I should have taken it somewhere but the local Auto Zone says they won't check anything older than 5 years. Of course I was only driving it because my wife was home sick and my truck was laid up at home until I got the power steering hose changed. Tomorrow it's supposed to rain so maybe I'l have time to read all those google hits. Oil change on it Friday so maybe we can check all the suggestions. GPster

some Ford Y block info...

wayne petty — Wed, Mar 10 2010, 7:18 pm

Author: wayne petty

Posted: Wed, Mar 10 2010, 7:18 pm

just ran across this... there are several sections to it...

http://www.precisionenginetech.com/tech-explained/2009/06/04/identifying-ford-y-block-parts-part-1/

here are more...

http://www.precisionenginetech.com/tag/y-block/

enjoy...

KYANA swap meet

papastoyss — Wed, Mar 10 2010, 1:19 pm

Author: papastoyss

Posted: Wed, Mar 10 2010, 1:19 pm

mcdonald wrote:

Can anyone look for a TPI chevy dissy cover that bolts to the top of the manifold there is none down hear and it is all i need to finish my 32 coupe
Thank,s Lindsay Mc Donald My email is l_mcdonald@telstra.com

I'll keep an eye out , would be suprised to find one separate from the TPI unit.

Classified section working

GPster — Wed, Mar 10 2010, 7:39 am

Author: GPster

Posted: Wed, Mar 10 2010, 7:39 am

I've been looking for months and all I get is "No Items Found". I just figured that it was part of the economy. I just checked it and it gave me the notation of when the last time I visited was so it knows I'm there but still no items. If you guys are putting something there I'm not seeing it. GPster

700r4 shift prob

z-71 pro. — Wed, Mar 10 2010, 12:27 am

Author: z-71 pro.

Posted: Wed, Mar 10 2010, 12:27 am

Crosley wrote:

Well, You did not fix the cause with the parts replacement.

Various items to check: pump side clearance,, clutch pack clearance, Valve bore wear in the valve body.

What kit was used in the trans?

Were all bushings replaced?

was there a pressure test done?

Converter replaced?

all that checked, the kit was a tci trans-scat valve body kit, the heavy duty mod. i put that in because the old plate looked kinda rough. my tranny guy thought that a check ball could have got stuck.

Cheapest Roller Cammed GM Crate Engine.

purplepickup — Wed, Mar 10 2010, 12:09 am

Author: purplepickup

Posted: Wed, Mar 10 2010, 12:09 am

Crosley wrote:

you will want a decent set of heads to get the air in and out of the short block.

I've got a new set of 58cc aluminum heads. They'll work fine.

I'm not ready for the engine yet so I'm just checking options right now. I've got a lot of parts but there's a lot I don't have too. It looks like whatever way I go, if I want a moderately healthy engine, I'll have about the same invested as a full ZZ assembly costs (4K).

my new henry J project watchout hooley J

dragrcr50 — Wed, Mar 10 2010, 12:07 am

Author: dragrcr50

Posted: Wed, Mar 10 2010, 12:07 am

Crosley wrote:

I've watched this Henry J build by Sam posted on the HAMB web board

dont want to bore you guys, but thanks, i hope to race hooley with it by the middle of april ... we'll see............

Pictures and measurements

Old Blue — Tue, Mar 09 2010, 8:34 pm

Author: Old Blue

Posted: Tue, Mar 09 2010, 8:34 pm

Old Blue wrote:

phat rat wrote:

PM me your email addy

Done, thanks Jack

There fixed that , thanks for the info, sent you another message

Larry

Next build day

Danimal — Tue, Mar 09 2010, 8:25 pm

Author: Danimal

Posted: Tue, Mar 09 2010, 8:25 pm

ACEMAN419 wrote:

nice pics and was nice meeting you all llooking forward to next build

Same here. Sorry we left you in the garage with Frank for so long. I hope you aren't scarred or scared for life!

Suggestions for a centered Diff for a T bucket

Harry — Mon, Mar 08 2010, 10:48 pm

Author: Harry

Posted: Mon, Mar 08 2010, 10:48 pm

I have the '66 Ford 8" in my '51. I bought new seals, bearings, brake shoes etc. at NAPA here in Victoria, BC. All were in stock.

Hot Rod Power Tour anyone?

moparrodder — Sun, Mar 07 2010, 8:45 pm

Author: moparrodder

Posted: Sun, Mar 07 2010, 8:45 pm

If they haven't changed anything it will start in Newton Iowa at the Iowa Speedway and end in Mobile Alabama. The dates are June 5th through June 12th.

Bill