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    OMG.....Milodon and Hooker

    Two questions, do you have to notch the k member for the Milodon 8 quart #30935 on a 1970 Duster? If need be I would like to notch it before attempting to in stall the new motor, so any type of photo would be great. THANKS
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    Someone check my stupid please... valve springs

    Wow, I think you are getting way off track. Who assembled the heads on the first get go? You or a machine shop that knows what to do? You have not mentioned rocker to valve tip. The valve springs and retainers need to be purchased as per cam specs. Your problem is you need to set the push rod...
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    Cutting out a new Six Pac hood scoop

    I feel I should explain a little more. The hood it self is cut out but the 3' high 2 foot wide intake is solid. Thin but pugged up. Most likely 1/8" thick.
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    Cutting out a new Six Pac hood scoop

    Mr. Hellrats, The name is Caliber collision. Behind the west side of Mr. tire On 619
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    Cutting out a new Six Pac hood scoop

    Ok everybody, you can all yell at me but that's not what I need. Long story short, I got ripped off. New motor, new carpet, new rear gear, etc. all going in over the winter. I purchased a heavy duty hinge type fiberglass hood from U.S. Body. Optional 3" Six Pac hood scoop. Took the hood to a...
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    Temperature Sender

    Get a brass adaptor, 3/8/male, 1/8 female. ALLWAYS USE THE OEM SENDER !!!!!!!
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    Slant dies when cruising.....

    Drain some fuel from bottom of gas tank, (siphon). Put it in a clean dry glass jar, give it a day then you will see your problem
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    Valve lash

    Take them down to zero. THEN A QUARTER OF A TURN.
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    Brake Shoes

    Everybody I want to thank ya for all the help and advice. I got some reading and shopping to do.
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    Engine builders...this machining cost sound excessive?

    Building a motor is not cheap. There's no way you cleaned that block as good as he can. Do you even own a set of bottle brushes? Do you think the cam bearings are ok? Why not spend that little bit of money to make them correct? Painting it is a good idea. And paint it again after assembly. If...
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    Brake Shoes

    Well in the OLD days a riveted set of Bendix was about the best you could buy. Nice firm pedal. Bonded shoes were crap. So tell me, can you still buy riveted shoes? What is your thoughts riveted or bonded? I have a spongy pedal. New bonded shoes. Soft, bad pedal.
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    Kickdown Linkage Clips / Alternative

    Hurst shifter linkage clips are fantastic for this.
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    looking for a decent crankshaft turning tool

    Trust me, you NEED the set screws. I even added two more set screws to my tool.
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    ‘64 Dart Carburetor Help

    Well photos sure help.
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    8.75 suregrip gear swap questions

    YES.....Yes, Mark them. Center punch maybe 1-1 on one cap, one side. Then 2-2 on one side of the other cap. Ring gear bolts are left hand but I never seen main cap bolts that were. Save all shims to use as a starting point.
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