Recent content by 5thtimesthecharm

Sounds good to me, thanks guys.

Perfect, sounds good. Cheapest option anyways. Side note, assuming the fan blades stay the same diameter, would it be beneficial to run a 6/7 blade fan over the 5 blade? I would imagine an even number of blades would be more stable than an odd number, or does it even matter? Just a curiosity and...

Question for all. My fan clutch is starting to catch even at idle on initial start, so in for a new clutch. Question being should I just replace the clutch and leave it be? Or switch to a flex blade fan, or swap to electric fans? I know those options are more expensive. Just wondering if it...

Sounds like a replacement harmonic can wait then. Thanks all.

So for clarity, still sounds like a slipped harmonic? I don't imagine there would be a 4-5° difference between the pistons peak and the beginning of its return trip, or am I wrong to assume that?

Took #1 cylinder plug out, put a screwdriver in and turned the motor over by hand till the screwdriver hit the peak of compression stroke and checked the position of the rotor.

Took my carb off, blew out the idle passages and rod passages with carb clean and quick air blasts. Then adjusted the butterflies, looked like one of the primaries was a little off. That cleaned up the idle really nicely. No longer rumbles like crazy after adjusting the a/f screws. Now timing...

Pics up. So I know I was told not to 4b this, but I came across a wicked deal on a brand new Eddy 2176 intake, 150$ at a yard sale. Figured I might as well. It was clear the junkyard 2280 I had wasn't up to snuff, something was wrong. And I didn't want to take my chances with another junkyard...

Not sure if maybe I should put this thread to rest and start up a new on? A lot has changed, I may have jumped the gun on a few things, came across some wicked deals, did some work. I've been slowly picking at the car again now that it's starting to warm up here. Update and pics coming later...

Found a replacement headliner board at the picking yard, gotta go pick it up one day soon. And rims are on the car. Not great pictures yet lol Anyways I also went hard at the interior for a few days, found a beautiful piece of mouse home architecture under the rear seat once I finally got it...

Anybody have an idea of what to do when your headliner board basically disintegrates? I started picking away at the trim panels. Got a few done, looks good. Went to drop the headliner and as soon as it was loose it dropped, hit the top of driver seat and shattered Into about 6 large pieces and...

I know brakes have already been mentioned but I had the same issue, except mine started at 70 and faded out at 85, no brakes applied. Im not sure why it translated to the front and steering wheel vibration, but it was my rear shoes being too tight, and one was tighter than the other. I adjusted...

Well it's been a bit, car seems to be having no leaks and no other real issues other than me being too lazy to readjust the carb. That'll be done this weekend. It's starting to get chilly down here so she might get put away soon, but I have an idea and pitman arm to put in before then. Get her...

Good deal, now I did not use ANY rtv on the metal gaskets themselves, just the cork end gaskets. Good sized beads in the corners of the end gaskets, thin layers on the surface both top and bottom. Will this be a problem or should I be ok?

I cleaned both of them up a little bit. Compressed air and a pick for the intake crossover. Then poked at the heads a bit, the passenger side isn't too bad, the driver side is completely plugged. I think I poked it open, but honestly hard to tell. Definatly pulled a bunch of carbon out of all...