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  1. Thread: Vintage Air

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    Take your time. It's doable.. you'll need some...

    Take your time. It's doable.. you'll need some help getting the main unit up and under the dash. I had my neighbor pull out at the bottom, whilst I fished the unit up and in. VA instructions are...
  2. Thread: 255 60 15

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    I've seen 275's on 56's/57's but the fender...

    I've seen 275's on 56's/57's but the fender opening on my 55 (bottom edge) distance to the brake drum is super tight. Perhaps if I dropped a shackle and got the rear down a bunch more 275's could be...
  3. Thread: 255 60 15

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    Yes.. 58" is about what works without moving...

    Yes.. 58" is about what works without moving springs etc...
  4. Thread: 255 60 15

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    FWIW..... I'm running 255/60/15 on 8" wheels. ...

    FWIW..... I'm running 255/60/15 on 8" wheels. The backspace is 3.5", and the 9" F^&d is 58" wide at the wheel mounting surface (vs 60"). It's a very tight fit. 55's fenders by their design tend to...
  5. Thread: Oil pan

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    On my SBC, in the 55, I run a 6qt Moroso pan, and...

    On my SBC, in the 55, I run a 6qt Moroso pan, and it will drop out fairly easily.
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    SNIPER UPDATE... I've been using the Sniper now...

    SNIPER UPDATE... I've been using the Sniper now for a few months, keeping in mind as like most of us, the car isn't driven all that often. It's a fair-weather ride for sure. Sniper is still...
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    Yes sir, I've heard those horror stories. I'll...

    Yes sir, I've heard those horror stories. I'll admit, I was very weary about using the Sniper. That first start up was rather unsettling, as I was so anxious. To your point, Sniper's are very...
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    Thanks! It's been a fun car. I've had it over...

    Thanks! It's been a fun car. I've had it over 33 years now.

    That balancer was a real brain teaser. The strobe on (2 different ) timing lights would show the mark moving around. Took some time...
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    Sniper Installed

    lt's been a bit of time since I've posted anything. Figured it was about time to give an update on my latest significant project on my 55. After much research, i decided to update my fuel delivery...
  10. Yes sir, EMI is certainly a “thing” on Sniper....

    Yes sir, EMI is certainly a “thing” on Sniper. I’m concentrating on how I run the wiring with that fact in mind. Perhaps to this end, using a relay for the Sniper trigger is prudent to insure as...
  11. I’m buying a new Optima battery (old one is over...

    I’m buying a new Optima battery (old one is over 7 yrs old)… and when I put my meter directly on it, and had a friend crank over the starter the voltage dropped to about 9.5. I reason full volts...
  12. Thanks CN. Seems like a relay is the way to go

    Thanks CN.

    Seems like a relay is the way to go
  13. Thank you Chevynut….. I’m looking forward to what...

    Thank you Chevynut….. I’m looking forward to what you come up with
  14. Thanks for the responses and research. I think...

    Thanks for the responses and research. I think I’ll call American AutoWire next week and see if they can also shed some light. They sell a universal switch that might work, or perhaps I’ll get a new...
  15. Did some googling on diodes, appears an “in line”...

    Did some googling on diodes, appears an “in line” would work… still not sure when end would be + and which would be - in relation to #1 and 2 terminals…
  16. Yes sir. I double-dog checked. I jumped ign 1 to...

    Yes sir. I double-dog checked. I jumped ign 1 to ign 2 …. I’ve never wired a diode in my life. Fact is wiring is my least favorite thing to do.
    Is there an alternative?
    If not …… what sort of...
  17. I’ll check again

    I’ll check again
  18. RickL … ok I did a temp jumper wire between ign 1...

    RickL … ok I did a temp jumper wire between ign 1 and ign 2 on the base of the terminal . Turn the key to “on” (not start) and the engine cranks…. Yikes! Not what it should do. I double checked...
  19. Thanks Rick!! That’s the answer I’m hoping for…

    Thanks Rick!! That’s the answer I’m hoping for…
  20. Ignition Switch Question ... 12v while cranking

    I'm installing a Sniper fuel injection system on my 55. The main power (positive/negative) are hooked directly to the battery.

    There is also a 12v "trigger" wire that is attached via the...
  21. Thread: Checking in

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    Good to have you back here.

    Good to have you back here.
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    The only reason i would by directly from Danchuk...

    The only reason i would by directly from Danchuk was the fact their website was the most user friendly. Other than that, the typical vendors (Cliff's Classic Chevrolet, H&H, etc.. ) all have about...
  23. Thread: ALuminum heads

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    I'd paint 'em the same color as the block

    I'd paint 'em the same color as the block
  24. Thread: ALuminum heads

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    I would run these. Looks like a good choice for...

    I would run these. Looks like a good choice for early 327.
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    When I replaced my old GM aluminum heads with the...

    When I replaced my old GM aluminum heads with the new AFR aluminum heads several years ago, I used FelPro #1003. I carefully torqued them to spec, and used ARP bolts/washers. These gaskets do not...
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