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Post by jims442 on Mar 25, 2013 22:16:34 GMT -5
i had the engine rebuilt at nice shop i've known for many years i haven't told him about it yet i changed the oil didn't find nothing in filter i'm going to assume it's just breaking in if it happens again then i'll talk to him i'll keep you posted on what happens
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hei
Mar 24, 2013 17:48:02 GMT -5
Post by jims442 on Mar 24, 2013 17:48:02 GMT -5
noticed a big difference with the hei also opened plug gap to 40 don't know if that mad any change i did it before i installed the hei i just rememberd on one of my older trucks i added a hei and i was told to do that so i figured what the hell try it here anyways i'm happy i installed it runs smoother and seems to have more giddie-up
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Post by jims442 on Mar 24, 2013 7:44:27 GMT -5
there from thortons not thorns dam spell check
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Post by jims442 on Mar 24, 2013 7:42:58 GMT -5
received 2 new exhaust manifolds from thorns came fast packed well and fit perfect also came with 2 nice thorton t shirts nice plus
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hei
Mar 24, 2013 7:01:19 GMT -5
Post by jims442 on Mar 24, 2013 7:01:19 GMT -5
now that i've installed a mallory ignition hei do you think i need to open my plug gap to maybe 40 or just leave at 35
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Post by jims442 on Mar 23, 2013 20:50:47 GMT -5
put back together without gasket works great bought them from thortons very happy also sent 2 shirts big plus only problem was that the i don't know what its called the flapper made a lot of noise so i took the spring off now all is good so tell me is that going to be alright or what i really don't care now it's quiet tomorrow installing new electronic ignition can't wait let you know how that go's tomorrow it's nothing fansey mallory hei
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Post by jims442 on Mar 23, 2013 8:37:24 GMT -5
i just took my tail pipe of my manifold and theres no gasket in there should there be or is it just metal to metal
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Post by jims442 on Mar 21, 2013 17:55:16 GMT -5
if anyones interested i'm about 15 min away let me know and i'll look at it for ya
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Post by jims442 on Mar 17, 2013 19:31:02 GMT -5
sounds like a good place to start
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Post by jims442 on Mar 17, 2013 18:02:00 GMT -5
yes for the few miles can't remember but i did use break in oil
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Post by jims442 on Mar 17, 2013 16:03:42 GMT -5
noticed today i was 2 quarts low on oil i don't get it brand new motor 2500 miles on oil think thats normal maybe still breaking in no leaks no smoke of any kind what do you think
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Post by jims442 on Mar 16, 2013 6:13:03 GMT -5
let me know when you get them cup holders built need to take a look
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Post by jims442 on Mar 11, 2013 19:05:41 GMT -5
the rear end deal wasn't completely off i had to pay my dam taxes so i was going to wait a week or to but i'm glad you sold it i'm sure another one will come up i'm sure i'll buy something else from you anyway
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Post by jims442 on Mar 11, 2013 17:58:06 GMT -5
i don't know if anyone is interested when i bought my car it came with a real nice trailer hitch on the car its custom made and would bolt on easy to anyones car its really not to noticeable if anyone is interested let me know and ill dig it out and take some pictures i don't even know what its worth maybe $50 bucks plus shipping
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Post by jims442 on Mar 10, 2013 22:48:15 GMT -5
thank you i do love my wife of 35 years but also i want to make her happy because now i need those 2 exhaust manifolds & i'm still looking at getting that rear end from postcar so keeping her happy is in my favor
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Post by jims442 on Mar 10, 2013 18:00:13 GMT -5
that sounds like a smart idea i think we are getting somewhere
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Post by jims442 on Mar 10, 2013 17:31:32 GMT -5
theres no way thats happening
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Post by jims442 on Mar 10, 2013 15:13:01 GMT -5
i agree with postcar but it would cost me to much to get rid of her so its cheaper to keep her
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Post by jims442 on Mar 10, 2013 12:43:41 GMT -5
took wife out for a 200 mile ride yesterday had to stop for her daily diet coke and all i herd for the next hour was theres no place to put my coke does anyone have ideas or put anything in there cars that are not real noticeable but clean looking i have a console so maybe something that could hook to the side on passenger side
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Sold
Mar 10, 2013 12:36:49 GMT -5
Post by jims442 on Mar 10, 2013 12:36:49 GMT -5
how about a driver side exhaust manifold for a stock 400
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