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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.@Ricko1966 i found some solder in the garage. Taped it vertically I a handful of spots and lightly tightened it down. It’s not bad- the... -
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ChuckN reacted to shawn57nomad's post in the thread Detroit Speed Engineering versus UMI front coils. with
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The ride was good either way running the KYB Excel G shocks per the information here. I think the spring rating is near the same... -
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I believe the DSE springs are near a 3" drop. UMI 2" just installed it's right near level and ever so slight rake. The Detroit springs...
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R72232 is the John Deere part number, shows the balls themselves start off at .32 In. I can't remember off hand what they crush down though.
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ChuckN replied to the thread New to me Cat Eye.I think he’s at Goodguys.
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.What approximate size would they be? Probably wouldn’t want any bigger than .125. Thanks for that offer!
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We use lead balls for figuring out shim packs for final drive preload on john deere tractors. If you have a deere dealer close I could...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.So maybe no gasket, hang a couple strands of solder vertically down the surface and clamp it? I like the idea.
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Plumbing solder, been using it to check clearance since mid 80s. If you bolt the manifold to
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.@Ricko1966 I at least know this- the 1206 gasket that Brodix recommends was a no go. The manifold sat so low that it would barely seal...
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Also it will tell if your gasket mating surface on the manifold is parallel to the head,If the manifold is bottoming out on the China...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.Good idea, thanks bud. What I’m picking up is that will show if the china wall is parallel to the end of the manifold on the horizontal...
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Did you get your problem solved? If not are you going to have the manifold back off? If so bolt the manifold to one head only with an...
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Can you mock up the intake (sans gaskets) to get an eyeball read on fitment? Then assess an attack plan to seal it up. RTV should be...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Sealing intake manifold?.1976 350 010 4-bolt. @hogdaddy
