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Dave: It looks like you thought things out and are finding a solution to your problem. Sometimes its easy to get a little frustrated with all these little snags, but once over the bumps I find I make good progress if I just pace myself and walk away for a day or two. It sounds like you...

Mattias: The sealant we used was Hylomar PL-32, It is a non hardening sealant used in the aerospace industries, impervious to most fuels, solvents and oils. Check it out here: Welcome to Hylomar Good luck with your project and let me know if you need the drawing for that bearing...

I can't believe I forgot to mention the sealer, I will post the exact product this morning when I get to the shop. Also, you are correct about the puller. it looks similar to the puller for a power steering pulley, except that I think it was more than two halves...I have that drawing...

Mattias: I have done 2 boxes and both are still working well. The holes in the bottom of the case are pretty straight forward, and the mods to the case are generally just a couple of threaded holes, although I did weld a bung in the area where the drain now is, and threaded that. The...

Tom: Check out these guys, we bought some stuff a while ago, nice quality. Cheers Phil Exhaust Conical Steel Products, Conicals, Tips, Steel Megaphones, Transitions, Reverse Cones

Micke: Very nice, I saw that shifter also, and I had thought about that one for my build, if I remember correctly it is a cable type. Keep posting the photos, you have a very interesting build. Cheers Phil

Robin: Try these guys, beautiful product, and I think they will match the resistance for you. No adapters or conversion box, powers the gauge directly, really cheap. Cheers Phil Tank Level Senders, Fuel Gauges, Marine Gauges, Fuel sending units, Fuel Senders by WEMA USA...

Tim: Interesting video, thanks for that. I remember the best we could get with the 6 cylinder inline (6-71) engines which were fondly called "238 Detroit" referencing the horsepower rating was about 3 mpg.. It sounds terrible but fuel was 28 cents a gallon then. The four stroke diesels...

Randy: All I know about tap talk is use the correct lubricant, and go slowly with those small taps, make sure they are centered. But seriously what you said very true, and I don't have any doubts about google sucking up as much data as they can. On a lighter note, nice exhaust system...

I remember working on some of the Detroit Diesels in the early 70's and there was a general consensus that they would not be long for this world because of tightening emissions standards, they always leaked oil, and were probably one of the noisiest motors available. The 2 strokes were...

Keith: I always set up the fuel gauge with the float or sensor about 1/2" or so off the bottom of the tank, gives one a bit of reserve, and most senders have a sliding assembly where the float swings to accomplish this. Its also possible to just bend the arm a bit to get the whole thing to...

Bill: Generally those reversible ones work OK on smaller rings, but I think a lot depends on the type of snap ring and the tension it has. I bet I have about 9 or 10 pair and thats because I just got tired of trying to use one or two to do everything, and those crappy ones with the...

Jim: Maybe a bit on the picky side but it might also be good to check alignment afterwards, parts tolerance is probably pretty good but I have seen some big differences. Cheers Phil

I thought some of you guys might like this one, it is a good read and some great photos. Cheers Phil (Warning Pic Heavy) WWII B17 survival story - Democratic Underground

Tom: I used a unit From NRG, There is some fabricating involved, but I think you will find that with most of the quick release hub assemblies. I wanted to stay away from the hex type and splined units as they all have play when installed, and some aren't keyed so putting the wheel back on...

Cliff: We simply have a receiver on a shelf up about eye level, speakers are hung on the wall. I think its an old Kenwood or something, but it sounds pretty good. I keep the receiver at one setting and I have satellite radio in my truck that transmits an FM signal in about a 30 foot...

My Girlfriends 96 Volvo had a situation where the brake pedal would go almost to the floor, and ABS would engage on a clear dry day...very unnerving. We finally traced it to a small piece of rust from the rear parking brake which is a small set of shoes inside the rotor. A small chip of rust...

Yes we got some snow here in New Jersey, but it looks like our friends in New England got the brunt of it...some places like Boston coming in at over 30 inches, and 400,000 without power. I hope all you guys get thru this one OK. Cheers Phil

Renato: Post up a photo of your rear uprights, maybe one of us here on the forum could suggest a solution. A lot depends on the face and construction of the uprights whether you will need a bolt-up bearing or do something internally. Cheers Phil

Renato: I read with interest what you did with the front uprights...very sensible upgrade as you should be able to fit some awesome brakes there. What bill says about the steering is spot on and I can tell you that I had minimal room to fit my column inside the space on the dash moulding...