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06-12-2022,
07:34 AM
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My '55 Belair 2 Door Hardtop Build (sort of
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Both upper and lower ball joint pins point down on a 55-57.
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06-11-2022,
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???? What makes you think that?
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06-08-2022,
02:56 PM
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Some get by without one, but usually you want a disc/drum combination valve that is a clone of the 71-72 Chevelle one. That's what most of the...
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06-08-2022,
06:55 AM
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The engine crankshaft/transmission output shaft should be 4° down in back relative to a level main frame rail. The fan should be parallel to the...
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06-06-2022,
06:33 PM
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Question for you. Is the front of the engine too high? or is the transmission too low? Check that out. Much easier to raise the transmission...
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06-06-2022,
05:57 PM
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You should either have pushrod guide plates or guided rocker arms. That determines the centering of the rocker arm on the valve.
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06-06-2022,
05:52 PM
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You may need to straighten the area where the bushings pass through. A vice and big crescent wrench are good tools for that.
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05-30-2022,
07:12 PM
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The pinion nut's tightness or lack of it doesn't affect the gear mesh, especially the lash. Its only effect is on pinion bearing preload.
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05-30-2022,
08:57 AM
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What markm said. The only other thing you could do is get a new crush sleeve and set it up per the shop manual.
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