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  1. ChuckN

    Sealing intake manifold?

    What do you guys prefer as far as intake RTV? I had an intake leak at all four corners and maybe in the intake ports as well since I have a miss that I can’t find the cause of. The water jackets had ultra grey on both sides. I can’t see any interruption in the RTV where it was bolted down, on...
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    Dipstick for SBC

    Hey fellers and fellettes - I was thinking after work last night that one part I need to add to my list is a new dipstick for the 388 build. I searched here but not definitive information. I’m pretty sure the machine shop ruined mine pounding the lower tube out of the block. There’s a lot of...
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    Die casts for sale

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    Preferred SBC intake manifold bolts?

    Just checking in before I go buy some. The Allen head style I had on before, well, I didn’t love them. The ones directly below the carb were always a PITA. I was going to clean mine up and reuse them, but I’m going another direction. I was thinking that the smaller head 12 point might be nice...
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    Let’s talk PCV systems.

    On my old engine, I always ran two breathers. Partly because of the minor hassle of setting it up and finding a reputable PCV valve, but mostly because I was having carb tuning issues and didn’t want to introduce another variable. So, since I’m starting over from scratch, I wanted to ask some...
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    Chuck’s engine build thread!

    So rather than keep spamming the “what have you done to your square body lately” thread, I figured I’d continue the conversation here. So, here it goes. For those that may have not read, I bought my truck a few years ago. Allegedly, had a “ 327/350 hp.” The guy I bought the truck from had...
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    Preparing for teardown (355), couple of questions

    To review, I’ll be putting on some Brodix IK200 aluminum heads (after I have them gone over for QA at a local shop). A couple questions came to mind. First, I’m thinking that before installing, I’ll need to clean up the deck surface, even though there’s only about 2000 miles on the engine. Any...
  8. ChuckN

    United By Trucks podcast- garage accident topic

    I work in my garage all the time by myself. Good reminder to stay vigilant.
  9. ChuckN

    What pushrod length checker to start with on SBC?

    There’s multiple lengths out there and I know there’s probably no one answer. A quick search revealed that a 6.8-7.8” would likely cover it, but thought I might hear from those who know the best starting point. Thanks in advance.
  10. ChuckN

    Drag week 2025

    Just thought I’d start a thread. The live streams are starting today on YouTube, feel free to post up anything notable- awesome runs, interesting info and anything else.
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    Sanding questions

    Hey guys and gals, from afar my paint looks passable but in reality there’s tons of old scuff marks, sanding scratches from apparent previous attempts (including some of my own during working with some patina preserver to make it more presentable) and it just looks like a$$. I don’t expect a...
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    Front spring question

    I don’t recall- I know that the lower control arm has a “pocket” for the end of the spring to sit into- I don’t remember the upper perch having the same but can anyone confirm? The reason I’m asking is that my truck after lowering has always had a bit of a 1/2” or so lean toward the driver...
  13. ChuckN

    Best place to hook up vacuum gauge on Edelbrock carb (permanent and temporary)

    The Eddy carb has limited ports. The trans modulator is connected to a fitting on the manifold itself, the rear (large fitting) is used by the brake booster, and the front is used for full manifold vacuum for the timing advance (not ported vacuum, the full vacuum fitting). If I tee into the...
  14. ChuckN

    O2 sensor question

    On my AFR gauge that I received for Christmas, the connector for the O2 sensor is HUGE. I’m fairly certain there’s no way to fit it through any of the existing holes in the firewall, and I’ll be damned if I’m drilling one that size. Does anyone know if affects accuracy on an O2 sensor to cut...
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    73-80 vs. 81-87 side window glass

    Quick question- I did a search and didn’t find anything but know it’s been mentioned- my truck is an ‘81, a guy gave me a passenger side window but it appears thicker. Also, the blue of the Soft-ray looks a little darker but hard to tell exactly on the garage. I did see guys like @Redfish had...
  16. ChuckN

    Custom fabric inlays on dash side panels- how to attach fabric?

    Thinking about doing something fun for the interior. TMI dashes (as nice as they look are out of my price range). They do one with blue plaid. So I got to thinking, the trim strip that goes by the vents, and the trim strips on the door panels….would there be a way to attach some fabric of my...
  17. ChuckN

    Press-in rocker arm studs migrating up.

    I posted on “what have you done lately “ thread, but thought I’d start a legit thread here. When replacing the valve seals (mid 70s 350, 461 camel hump heads, roller tip rockers, unknown cam with lumpy idle) I noticed some studs with more thread showing above the nuts. I took two rockers off...
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    Hot Rod Drag tour 2024

    FYI- it’s on YouTube for free right now. It will be on daily. For those who watch shows in the MT universe, Blasphemi ran a 9.60 this morning, he’ll be aiming to get into the 8s .
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    Free 73-80 driver side inner fender if you’re willing to come to Bellingham to get it…

    Not a fancy AMD piece, just a no name brand inner fender. Ordered off of Fleabay as a pair and the accidentally sent me two lefts. They didn’t want it back.
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    Poll: alternative 20” wheel options

    Trying to think of something tasteful in 20” since I’m looking for a spare set of wheels to trade out the rallies here and there. Here are my initial ideas. Ridler 606- I like the sharp lines, look serious. Ridler 607- I have history with BBS wheels, and I kind of think these lend a...
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    Halibrand wheels

    For those have seen me talk and ask about Halibrand Sprint wheels, what size backspace ad nauseum, it appears that the ship has officially sailed. I thought I’d spring for the rear 19x10 or 20x10 for full price on Jegs because they still have them listed. The fine print said “ships directly...
  22. ChuckN

    ‘74 SWB 2WD in Bow, WA $1000

    Thought I’d post here if someone wanted a project. Cool find, might be too far gone, can’t tell from the pictures.
  23. ChuckN

    C10s on the Capital, Olympia WA. Photos for you all….

    Here’s a photo dump. Nice small outing on a cool cloudy day.
  24. ChuckN

    Turbine wheels in 5x5?

    I thought I’d ask real quick here if anyone has seen them in the wild for 5x5, even back in the day. I’ve seen lots in Dodge bolt pattern, 6x5.5, etc but none of the classic thin-finned turbine wheels in the regular 5x5. I’m to the point of thinking they don’t exist- I’d like to stop looking...
  25. ChuckN

    Making sure inverted flare cooler lines seal

    So, the truck is getting ready to go back together and back on the ground. I have a Cold Case aftermarket aluminum radiator, and concerned about over tightening the inverted flares into the bungs for the cooler lines- soft aluminum obviously. I know the flare does the job for the seal, but...

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