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I guess I don't have room to talk. I dug out my old Vacuum/pressure gage and dialed in the Holly 600 on the CJX. I think it's a bit worse for wear.
Resurrecting the '57 ranch truck
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As the oil leaks onto the exhaust and drivetrain, I am entranced by the aroma of molybdenum disulfide fumes.
Looks fine to me.
Someone at work told me my scented candle(if ever I had one) would be gear oil, pipe tobacco smoke smell and a touch of bad gasoline.
I approve. (if I was a candles for something other than light kind of person..)
Here’s your candle, Ben, in Sinclair green.
Put it on your Christmas wish list.
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Price is right, shipping is a bit out there.Here’s your candle, Ben, in Sinclair green.
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Put it on your Christmas wish list.
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Dinosaur Candle. About 4 inches tall and 7 inches long handmade unique item. </p>www.ebay.com
That is awesome
Here’s your candle, Ben, in Sinclair green.
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Put it on your Christmas wish list.
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Dinosaur Candle. About 4 inches tall and 7 inches long handmade unique item. </p>www.ebay.com
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Joe,
Any new photos on the manifold re-install yet ?
Any new photos on the manifold re-install yet ?
It looks like your mummy
Sadly, the fuel pump continues to get very hot. I'm also working on wrapping the fuel pump.
But, here is a preview of coming attractions.
But, here is a preview of coming attractions.
Marshall 0-15 psi gauge arrived today. Thank you Rodney.
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I hope it works well for 50 years.
Afterall, they are made next to Disneyland.
Just 5 minutes after I'm dead.I hope it works well for 50 years.
Hopefully that means another 20 or 30 yrs anyway…
And I am not in his passenger seat on a downhill section…
While I pass peacefully and not screaming and yelling like the passengers.
Greaser007
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Your manifolds look nice and clean Joe.
I am still wondering why your fuel pump is running so hot if your engine is operating comfortably at 180-degrees.
Could you show us peeps a photo of your cooling Fan and Shroud ?
You may not be pulling enough air through your radiator ?
Theoretically, your pump temps should be the same as your engine block temps.
What vacuum is your pump pulling ? If not sufficient to pull fuel demand I would think you'd have issues with supplying load demand ?
I'm just throwing out ideas.
You could install a forced-air duct which directs fresh air onto the fuel pump. (just kidding).
I hope your drive today goes well.
I am still wondering why your fuel pump is running so hot if your engine is operating comfortably at 180-degrees.
Could you show us peeps a photo of your cooling Fan and Shroud ?
You may not be pulling enough air through your radiator ?
Theoretically, your pump temps should be the same as your engine block temps.
What vacuum is your pump pulling ? If not sufficient to pull fuel demand I would think you'd have issues with supplying load demand ?
I'm just throwing out ideas.
You could install a forced-air duct which directs fresh air onto the fuel pump. (just kidding).
I hope your drive today goes well.
Hi Joe, I’m new around here and don’t own a Willys yet; I’m in learning/preparation/research mode. Having read Vintage Don’s amazing Oklahoma farm truck saga, I’ve moved on to yours - also beautifully written - and am up to page 25. A couple of questions/observations:
1. Do you ever add a hardener catalyst to Rust Oleum to help it dry/cure faster? I too am a fan of R.O., consider it a great value, but adding a catalyst makes it significantly stronger in my experience. I’ve also used the same Transtar epoxy and Nason single stage urethane as you for various bits of my projects (German sports cars in recent years).
2. I was advised to gently anneal copper washers years ago, likely as a way to re-use them, but also to get them to seal better. An Alfa Romeo mechanic taught me that.
I’ll get back to page 25 now …
Thanks very much for all you share in this thread.
John, in Conn.
1. Do you ever add a hardener catalyst to Rust Oleum to help it dry/cure faster? I too am a fan of R.O., consider it a great value, but adding a catalyst makes it significantly stronger in my experience. I’ve also used the same Transtar epoxy and Nason single stage urethane as you for various bits of my projects (German sports cars in recent years).
2. I was advised to gently anneal copper washers years ago, likely as a way to re-use them, but also to get them to seal better. An Alfa Romeo mechanic taught me that.
I’ll get back to page 25 now …
Thanks very much for all you share in this thread.
John, in Conn.
Hey John
I have used hardener (not catalyst like true catalyzed paint) and yes, the result has more gloss. My RO experience is that gloss enamel sprays with a very wet look but dries and cures to less wet, more old school enamel finish.
Yes, I've heard of annealing copper washers. Particularly if you need to reuse them.
Enjoy the read but beware of the apparition that appeared in/on my speedometer.