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John D · John D

Ever curse yourself for falling asleep in Math Class?? Click Here (Thanks Dave S. for the link!!)

67ss · 67ss

Go to U-Pull with your tool kit and harvest the steering box from a '96-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, INCLUDING THE BOLTS that hold it to the frame, because the original ones usually break in half inside the frame from rust damage. I go online first and make sure they have some Jeeps in inventory, and of cours...

67ss · 67ss

This is a nice upgrade from the big bulky starters of the past. It is small, light weight, and does not seem to heat soak that i have seen so far. The application is a 1998 chevy truck 1500 with 5.7 vin R engine. Look for the permanent magnet or gear reduction option NOT the direct drive. Here is a GM number fr...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/2014/07/26/video-driveshaft-angle-and-phasing/

67ss · 67ss

I highly recommend this place if you need anythings cylinder head related. Excellent customer service and good prices. http://www.alexsparts.com/

bowtie · bowtie

I came across this today, thought I would pass it on to everyone, especially those who are interested in the LS engines Small Block Chevy LS Cylinder Heads by Casting Number 10215339 – LS Small Block V8 1997 346, LS1, aluminum, 68cc chambers 12480005 – LS Small Block V8 2000 LS1, GTZ, aluminum, 38cc ch...

John D · John D

194 = 3.8w, 2cp 184 = 3.4w, 1cp 168 = 4.9w, 3cp All are the same T3-1/4 bayonet base, and physical size difference isn't enough to worry about. Heat would be your concern. More wattage & candlepower, more heat generated.

John D · John D

When doing transmission swaps, adding OEM mechanical cruise control, or just to get rid of the "bouncing needle" syndrome - you may need to change or replace the speedometer cable. The following are NAPA part numbers and lengths for speedometer cables that have the 1 small, 1 large threaded collar...

bowtie · bowtie

http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/delcoremy.shtml

67ss · 67ss

http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/chevymain1.shtml

bowtie · bowtie

Here's a site that's pretty good if you're looking for an oddball wheel or cap. They're all call for prices, but almost all have pictures. They also have vintage caps. http://www.akhwheels.com/

John D · John D

Here is the full presentation on the subject from the HVA (from the link in the video)

John D · John D

The cables supplied with the conversion kits are just fine for a stock ride-height car. I found out (the hard way) if you lower the car, the slack in the cables will be used up, and the parking brakes will be constantly applied, or with suspension travel the crimped ends on the sleeve will be pulled out! T...

John D · John D

Here's a link to our website's "Tips & Tricks" page Tips & Tricks

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	STICKY: Automotive / Engineering Calculators & Formulae (Preview) Ever curse yourself for falling asleep in Math Class?? Click Here (Thanks Dave S. for the link!!)	John D	0	2656	Dec 5, 2011 by John D
	Jeep steering box upgrade (Preview) Go to U-Pull with your tool kit and harvest the steering box from a '96-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, INCLUDING THE BOLTS that hold it to the frame, because the original ones usually break in half inside the frame from rust damage. I go online first and make sure they have some Jeeps in inventory, and of cours...	67ss	2	786	Feb 19, 2022 by jim larson
	Small factory starter for SBC or BBC (Preview) This is a nice upgrade from the big bulky starters of the past. It is small, light weight, and does not seem to heat soak that i have seen so far. The application is a 1998 chevy truck 1500 with 5.7 vin R engine. Look for the permanent magnet or gear reduction option NOT the direct drive. Here is a GM number fr...	67ss	2	1305	Jun 11, 2018 by OscarZ
	Driveshaft working angles explained (Preview) http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/2014/07/26/video-driveshaft-angle-and-phasing/	Derek69SS	0	2101	Jan 20, 2015 by Derek69SS
	Found a good supplier for Cylinder head related parts (Preview) I highly recommend this place if you need anythings cylinder head related. Excellent customer service and good prices. http://www.alexsparts.com/	67ss	0	2029	Jan 17, 2014 by 67ss
	LS head casting numbers list (Preview) I came across this today, thought I would pass it on to everyone, especially those who are interested in the LS engines Small Block Chevy LS Cylinder Heads by Casting Number 10215339 – LS Small Block V8 1997 346, LS1, aluminum, 68cc chambers 12480005 – LS Small Block V8 2000 LS1, GTZ, aluminum, 38cc ch...	bowtie	4	12619	Oct 6, 2013 by John D
	Instrument Panel Bulbs (Preview) 194 = 3.8w, 2cp 184 = 3.4w, 1cp 168 = 4.9w, 3cp All are the same T3-1/4 bayonet base, and physical size difference isn't enough to worry about. Heat would be your concern. More wattage & candlepower, more heat generated.	John D	0	2016	Jun 27, 2013 by John D
	Speedometer Cables (Preview) When doing transmission swaps, adding OEM mechanical cruise control, or just to get rid of the "bouncing needle" syndrome - you may need to change or replace the speedometer cable. The following are NAPA part numbers and lengths for speedometer cables that have the 1 small, 1 large threaded collar...	John D	1	2762	Nov 3, 2012 by John D
	Alternators 10SI, 12SI (Preview) http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/delcoremy.shtml	bowtie	0	2281	Apr 13, 2012 by bowtie
	Charging system theory and upgrades (Preview) http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/chevymain1.shtml	67ss	0	2098	Feb 3, 2012 by 67ss
	Good website for old wheel finding (Preview) Here's a site that's pretty good if you're looking for an oddball wheel or cap. They're all call for prices, but almost all have pictures. They also have vintage caps. http://www.akhwheels.com/	bowtie	0	2092	Oct 22, 2011 by bowtie
	Full Presentation from HVA - How Bad Ethanol REALLY is for your Classic Car (Preview) Here is the full presentation on the subject from the HVA (from the link in the video)	John D	0	2139	Oct 3, 2011 by John D
	Rear Disc Parking Brake Cables - Caddy Seville/Eldo conversion (Preview) The cables supplied with the conversion kits are just fine for a stock ride-height car. I found out (the hard way) if you lower the car, the slack in the cables will be used up, and the parking brakes will be constantly applied, or with suspension travel the crimped ends on the sleeve will be pulled out! T...	John D	0	2521	Feb 16, 2011 by John D
	Northstar Chevelle Club's "Tips & Tricks" (Preview) Here's a link to our website's "Tips & Tricks" page Tips & Tricks	John D	1	2706	Jan 1, 2011 by Enganeer
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