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The proper pop rivet would be a “cherry” blind head aircraft rivet. imo you can’t beat the tried and true 1/8 NPT

Apologies for the underline.

I adjust mine like this. After greasing I rotate the wheel just until I can no longer feel any play in bearing.Then go one flat tighter.I get nervous about preload especially on a used bearing.Ive pulled many “loose” trailer bearing’s only to find no damage.But a little to tight and you risk...

Careful where you drill! The face is where the clutch plate rides.DONT drill there.drill the outer ring just rear of the radius of the front cover.use a 1/8 pipe plug don’t tap any deeper than needed to get plug at least half way in.Use a Allen head plug.

Our locals have this thing they call "obstructed vision" I'm trying to thread the needle.Local coffee shop next to my garage. I'm Usually there by 5AM, a few of the cities best stop in for updates,so far so good but they think I'll be boarder line with the state boys!

I know I left some on the table.But Don't want a high strung temperamental beast.It should pull hard to around 6-6200.Hopeing for an honest 625-650.Been moving a little slow, engine and drive line are in.Next is fuel system,and a crap load of wireing

Somebody pull the trigger on this one!

Was a LUK dealer for many years.Ran there standard diaphragm kit in my blown 340 for years.4.27 rear gearing.More than a couple 2nd gear hole shots,when it came out to put the 408 in,the only damage was the lining was cracked in three places.replaced with a center force organic,hope it’s not a...

For years I had a UPS commercial shipping acct.At that time the cost was 40 to 55 percent less than walking in off the street. So ya, most shippers are doing OK in the shipping department.

Make sure the TV linkage is adjusted properly.A flare on both 1/2 and 2/3 is low fluid/plugged filter or Low Pressure.

Sudden leak like that usually going to be a pump bushing that walked out against the seal,or a cracked hub.

Owned since 1968. Bought and sold MANY cars but this one always survives the cut.

AH! :thumbsup:

Is that a soft start clutch knob under your dash.