The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[ChristianPatriot]

Spam?

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-plymouth-duster-340-car/6548846216.html

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Even worse, wife playing an April Fool’s joke

 

[churchmouse]

Spam?

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-plymouth-duster-340-car/6548846216.html

I hate the color but if this is the real deal Neal someone needs to jump on that one.

 

[churchmouse]

Summit FTW... Last year I was ordering parts everyday for a few weeks and everything came the day after ordering

Jegs has been running the same. It always amazes me I can get shipping in 24/36 hours on 200 Lb parcel and a hammer for a 1911 takes 7 to 10 working days.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Big Block Ford candidate

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-pinto-1974/6549027488.html

 

[femurphy77]

Big Block Ford candidate

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-pinto-1974/6549027488.html

Hell, an injected 351W and tremec would make this little bugger scary enough!

 

[churchmouse]

Big Block Ford candidate

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-pinto-1974/6549027488.html

If you are asking $5500 for a freaking Pinto you might want to sweep the dang thing out and Armoral the dash dontcha-think.....

 

[Bigtanker]

Hell, an injected 351W and tremec would make this little bugger scary enough!

A built/stroked 2.3 turbo pushing about 35 pounds of boost and a T-6. I think it just fits the car much better

 

[bobzilla]

I need a fuel system. I want electric and a regulator. Suggestions for budget minded build? Will be supporting 400hp max

 

[churchmouse]

I need a fuel system. I want electric and a regulator. Suggestions for budget minded build? Will be supporting 400hp max

Holley Blue. Or a Jegs silver. I believe they are the same pump. The look identical. Both will support that power level.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Well I’m going to do a reasonable, responsible thing and get the correct seatbelts for my car. Boring.

 

[churchmouse]

Well I’m going to do a reasonable, responsible thing and get the correct seatbelts for my car. Boring.

On that note.......Yesterday I was setting up to push the pins out and get the rods ready for some love. Jigged up the piston/rod assembly in my 25 ton press and put some pressure on it to hold in place so I could put the heat to it. Piston/rod assembly was tight in the press. Went to lite up the torch and when I got into position the press had released the assembly. WTF. I pumped it up really hard this time and the resistance in the pump handle told me the seals have taken a crap in the pump or the shaft. AAAarrghh.
I have had this press since around 91 or so. It is a snap on 25 ton. Looks like I get to re-seal it...

 

[ChristianPatriot]

On that note.......Yesterday I was setting up to push the pins out and get the rods ready for some love. Jigged up the piston/rod assembly in my 25 ton press and put some pressure on it to hold in place so I could put the heat to it. Piston/rod assembly was tight in the press. Went to lite up the torch and when I got into position the press had released the assembly. WTF. I pumped it up really hard this time and the resistance in the pump handle told me the seals have taken a crap in the pump or the shaft. AAAarrghh.
I have had this press since around 91 or so. It is a snap on 25 ton. Looks like I get to re-seal it...

That sucks

 

[churchmouse]

That sucks

In the reality of it we have pressed that press into some work that it was a bit short of doing. It always came through for us. Now, it needs attention.
Standard 25 ton bottle jack so I am sure seals/O-rings are easy to find.

I hope.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

In the reality of it we have pressed that press into some work that it was a bit short of doing. It always came through for us. Now, it needs attention.
Standard 25 ton bottle jack so I am sure seals/O-rings are easy to find.

I hope.

I’m sure you’ve gotten your money’s worth

 

[churchmouse]

I’m sure you’ve gotten your money’s worth

The press was a gift....
Long story.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

The press was a gift....
Long story.

Haha well then you’ve absolutely used it up

 

[churchmouse]

Haha well then you’ve absolutely used it up

I will get into it this week.

 

[thunderchicken]

Big Block Ford candidate

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-pinto-1974/6549027488.html

That thing would be a handful with a BBF. Would definitely need some sissy sticks to keep the front end down. A health small block would make it a fun little ride.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Hmmmm.....

https://muncie.craigslist.org/pts/d/comp-cams-cs-292h-10-cam/6530914259.html