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by shoedoos
Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Rod bearing crush too much?
Replies: 17
Views: 1225

Re: Rod bearing crush too much?

where did the 18 ft/lb come from?
by shoedoos
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:39 am
Forum: Vintage/Classic/Historical Engine Tech
Topic: Old school ring seating trick ??
Replies: 20
Views: 5524

Re: Old school ring seating trick ??

Bon Ami main ingredient is borax.....and adding to the case instructions, I am pretty sure I have read the same instructions for CAT as well....
by shoedoos
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Welding a pit in a cylinder wall?
Replies: 11
Views: 3395

Re: Welding a pit in a cylinder wall?

OP is the master of under describing....time to rethink the word pitting....
by shoedoos
Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:18 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Accessory Bracket Question when running Vacuum pump & Crank trigger
Replies: 7
Views: 526

Re: Accessory Bracket Question when running Vacuum pump & Crank trigger

moroso make a one piece aluminum bracket to hold an alternator and vacuum pump...
by shoedoos
Sat Apr 29, 2023 2:42 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Egg shaped rods
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

Re: Egg shaped rods

bet the OP was popular with the track prep guys....
by shoedoos
Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:09 pm
Forum: Vintage/Classic/Historical Engine Tech
Topic: Well they finally did it
Replies: 88
Views: 30136

Re: Well they finally did it

any updates on this?
by shoedoos
Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:32 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Looking for lifters
Replies: 2
Views: 2104

Re: Looking for lifters

I had Gaterman make a set for me...
by shoedoos
Fri Sep 24, 2021 1:48 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: How to turn Yourself into a Human CNC Machine
Replies: 21
Views: 2341

Re: How to turn Yourself into a Human CNC Machine

I agree with BradH above.....woooooow......
by shoedoos
Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Changing the pinion gear on a mini starter - help...
Replies: 5
Views: 3333

Re: Changing the pinion gear on a mini starter - help...

BCjohnny, I have tried all manner of ways to get this clip inside the cup.....yes, I have attempted your tips, unfortunately they haven't worked....thus far....
by shoedoos
Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Changing the pinion gear on a mini starter - help...
Replies: 5
Views: 3333

Re: Changing the pinion gear on a mini starter - help...

Looks like I am not the only one to have experienced this pain....

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by shoedoos
Sat Aug 21, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Changing the pinion gear on a mini starter - help...
Replies: 5
Views: 3333

Changing the pinion gear on a mini starter - help...

Replacing a chewed up starter gear on a Proform/Hitachi style mini starter (Chevy). Disassembled the unit, had to press the cup away from the round wire clip that holds it all together. Now putting it back and can't figure a way to seat the wire clip inside the cup and machined groove on the new sta...
by shoedoos
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: heptadecagonal hone job - Howdy Doo-it ?
Replies: 23
Views: 2616

Re: heptadecagonal hone job - Howdy Doo-it ?

OP, any updates on this mystery?
by shoedoos
Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Opinion on X pipe design
Replies: 23
Views: 2299

Re: Opinion on X pipe design

OP, please define "pig rich" in A/F numbers, also was this a momentary "pig rich" or a permanent "pig rich" at WOT? Have you played with the air bleeds? Confirmed the choke plate ain't hanging closed/semi-closed on you?
by shoedoos
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:04 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Opinion on X pipe design
Replies: 23
Views: 2299

Re: Opinion on X pipe design

OP, any chance you can expand on the comment: "rich WOT condition that no amount of jetting....."

What parts of the carb did you play with?