Recent content by Professor Fate

Well, I swapped the engine on my lawnmower in under 20 minutes...

I've been using the thin Mr. Gaskets for years with absolutely no issues, despite some of the reviews you read on Summit's site. I personally think some of the sealing issues you hear about are actually just due to poor surface prep, and the thicker Fel-Pros are much more forgiving in that...

Ported.

That's the beauty of it- "damn near free" has always been a good thing in my book, and with the original lifters (provided they were kept in order) you've pretty much eliminated break-in issues. Throw a fresh timing set on it, advance it a couple degrees, and use the money you just saved to buy...

And here I was going to recommend he grab a 360 2bbl. cam- even a used one with the matching lifters (a REAL cheap proposition), but I didn't want to deal with the flaming I'd inevitably get! :lol:

Can't tell from here how extensively your particular tunnel was modified (I'd be willing to bet no two are the same), but replacement carpets in my experience are cut generously enough that you should be able to fit it in and form it well enough with a handheld steamer/heat gun and still have...

I use Gates and/or Goodyear belts. Cheap belts tend to be incorrectly sized (width) and their compounds don't last as long.

By your description, it sounds more ignition-related than carburetion. What exactly is "properly set timing"? Are you running a vacuum advance or is it mechanical only? If you have vacuum advance, is it hooked to ported or manifold vacuum?

And that is my point- both engines require electronic management/ignition control systems wired in, even if carbureted; since neither uses a distributor. LS is not a "drop in and turn the key" situation, that's just a Bowtie fanboy fallacy. Both require the same type of mods to work in a...

No LS goes in that easily. LS and Hemi both need engine management systems wired in, since neither has a distributor. Both require aftermarket headers, oil pans and motor mounts. Neither has a provision for a mechanical fuel pump, so fuel system mods are mandatory in both cases. I don't think...

I've never bought from them through EBay, only via their own website (or in person). Always great. Although I have heard horror stories from some vendors regarding customer relations through EBay- to the point where they won't sell there anymore. But that's a whole 'nother topic.

Heck, you don't even need an engine hoist to pull a VeeDub motor! :lol:

True. I guess I was thinking more about the inner tie rod joint flexing, which can affect header clearance. But you're right, suspension travel shouldn't affect clearance at the oil pan. My bad. Time for more coffee.

I wouldn't- you still need to allow airflow out of the tank as you fill.

The basic bends of the idler and pitman arms are the same '72 and earlier and '73 and later, they just reversed the direction of the stud so it points down on '73 instead of up on '72 and earlier. There's probably only about an inch to be gained (at rest), if that. Make sure you take...