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longjonsilver
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APR 26, 02:41 PM
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i have taken out three of the studs along with only one of the nuts. 4 down 8 to go. No breakage so far. The nuts are stuck on the studs, buy new studs and nuts?
jon------------------
Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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longjonsilver
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APR 26, 04:31 PM
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This is what made me decide to remove the exhaust manifolds. i now have gotten 10 of the twelve nuts/studs off the exhaust manifold. Soaking the others some more. i put the studs with the nuts into the ATF acetone mix to soak overnite. (or a week or a month...)
jon
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Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun![This message has been edited by longjonsilver (edited 04-26-2020).]
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RCR
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APR 26, 07:02 PM
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Nice build. And i say red for the window decal.
Bob------------------
My Build
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longjonsilver
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APR 27, 06:15 AM
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Thanks Bob, i'm doing my best, first swap ive ever done. Newbie. OK, one vote for red. Anybody else?
jon------------------
Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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longjonsilver
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APR 27, 09:26 AM
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Bot this male/female elbow for the oil pressure sensor. Seems to fit OK, but not perfect. Anybody know if this will work? What about brass? Will it work with the other metals in the system?
thanks
jon
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olejoedad
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APR 27, 12:50 PM
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Steel would be better, I have had issues with brass fittings leaking at the threads due to the difference in the coefficient of expansion between differing metals.
If you overtighten the brass fitting or the sender into the brass, the brass fitting may crack.[This message has been edited by olejoedad (edited 04-27-2020).]
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longjonsilver
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APR 27, 01:32 PM
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Thanks Olejoedad, thats the kind of info that i need.
Bot this at Princess auto:
Only $15 canuckbucks and some 6mmx1x80mm bolts. We shall see if they are long enuf or whether i should look for 90mm bolts.
Whacha think?
jon------------------
Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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longjonsilver
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APR 29, 11:21 AM
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Alum available at bulk barn. Useful for dissolving steel stuck in aluminum, like for instance a bolt stuck in the supercharger.
jon------------------
Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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olejoedad
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APR 29, 11:32 AM
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It's also available in the spice section at most groceries.
It's used in making pickles.
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longjonsilver
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APR 30, 05:09 PM
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My idea for a motor mount. The left side might (will) hit the drive shaft so i might (will) have to cut at line A or B. Dunno which rite now. Any idears?
i am using the Dodge 1979 truck with the 318 V8 motor mounts. Only $10 canuckbucks each. Such a deal.
jon
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Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun![This message has been edited by longjonsilver (edited 04-30-2020).]
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