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    Thanks for the information. Yes the bots i have...

    Thanks for the information.
    Yes the bots i have used are knurled, but these are apparently to long since i had to use washers to make it work.
    I found that GM GENUINE 12338064 should be the correct...
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    Starter motor grinding.

    Hi guys,

    Best wishes for the new year.

    I have a question about my starter motor.
    It al of a sudden makes really awful grinding noises.
    So i took the starter off and found this....
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    I did install the fuse box in the recommended...

    I did install the fuse box in the recommended location in my '57.
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    Not really difficult, just more expensive. I've...

    Not really difficult, just more expensive. I've had shipping quotes for over 500 usd for the pair.
    We also have to pay extra taxes (+26%) over the combined value so it adds up quickly.
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    Yes, I have contacted Tom's and Dutchman. Tom's...

    Yes, I have contacted Tom's and Dutchman. Tom's isn't good for international shipping, shipping alone costs more than the axle pair. Dutchman doesn't give me a quotation.
    I did find doctor diff on ...
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    I'll pass on Moser. They offered axles with the...

    I'll pass on Moser. They offered axles with the wrong bearing even though I specified RW307R bearings.
    I did find a local company that could metal spray the axle to build up the bearing surface....
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    Dragsix, These axles were bought used and the...

    Dragsix,
    These axles were bought used and the previous owner upgraded to a ford 9 inch. I've already removed the bearing and found rust, that could indicate the press fit wasn't enough anymore. The...
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    I did find the ring, it was at middle part. But...

    I did find the ring, it was at middle part. But i'm reluctant to reuse the axels.
    I've sent an Email to Moser with the measurements i could take.
    DoctorDiff also has a complete set available....
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    Today i pulled the axle out and the crimp ring is...

    Today i pulled the axle out and the crimp ring is missing.
    I'll pull the center section out and see if its there.
    http://www.sleijpen.net/foto/Bel_Air/Rearend/Axle...
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    Thanks, Are these special order? Moser doesn't...

    Thanks, Are these special order? Moser doesn't list them on the website.
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    Replacement stock style axles

    Hi guys,

    I would like to get a pair of new stock style 57 replacement axles for my car.
    What vendors make good ones?
    I'm not drag racing and the engine is a street friendly sbc 355.

    Friday...
  12. Thread: Brake Fuild

    by Nick_nl
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    You might also want to ad the DOT 5.1 brake...

    You might also want to ad the DOT 5.1 brake fluid. This is compatible with the old DOT 3 & 4.
    The 5.1 has a higher boiling point and a lower viscosity.

    I do like to use the silicone, just...
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    Currently I have the 2 inch rams horn manifolds...

    Currently I have the 2 inch rams horn manifolds installed.
    The suggested 3/4 length headers look nice, but the Trickflow cylinder heads are angle plug.
    That does complicate it a bit. ☺️
    Diy would...
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    Tri-Y header design?

    Hi Guys,
    for my car id like a good set of headers that are street oriented and don't cost much ground clearance.
    The frame horns are still in use so 4-1 long tube headers would hang really low....
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    ok, I did set the timing with the vacuum plugged,...

    ok, I did set the timing with the vacuum plugged, only the two mentioned are with vac advance.
    The fuel used is RON 98, should be close to us 93 octane. The compression is 9.33:1 with this cam it...
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    Timing curve for a modified 283

    Hi Guys,

    I have a question about the current timing curve for my engine.
    It a 57 283 with a mild cam and aluminum heads and ramshorn exhaust manifolds.

    * Cam Lunati 60100 207 in 213ex at...
  17. You could take a magnet and touch the block. A...

    You could take a magnet and touch the block. A magnet will not stick to aluminum. It will stick to cast iron.
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    Thanks, but didn't the Z28 have 5/16 lines...

    Thanks, but didn't the Z28 have 5/16 lines (1/2-20 inverted flare) to the carburetor? Mine has 5/8-18 for 3/8 lines.
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    Holley dual feed fuel line 4150

    https://www.sleijpen.net/foto/Bel_Air/carb/Holley/IMG_0592.geschaald.JPG

    It does take effort to make it this way :(
    Are there also shorter Holley 4150 fuel lines that look a bit stock?
    I don't...
  20. Thread: New member

    by Nick_nl
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    Yes this is dusk pearl, with a slight...

    Yes this is dusk pearl, with a slight modification. The mix i found was a bit grey, now it pops a bit more.
    http://www.sleijpen.net/foto/Bel_Air/Repaint/23-06-13/SDC15279.geschaald.JPG This is the...
  21. Thread: New member

    by Nick_nl
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    Well i had the car running and driving last year,...

    Well i had the car running and driving last year, but the engine decided to want some attention to :(
    http://www.sleijpen.net/foto/Bel_Air/Repaint/IMG_7846%20_kopie_-hdr.geschaald.jpg
    Now i'm...
  22. Thread: New member

    by Nick_nl
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    New member

    Hi all, time to introduce my self.
    I did register in 2013, but haven't introduced my self.:oops:

    I'm Nick, living in the Netherlands and I'm almost done with my 57 Chevy.

    Thanks,

    Nick
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