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  1. BBCfan

    VVT Misubishi

    Anyone out there knowledgeable on these motors and how to go about correctly lashing the valves? 2014 4J12 2.4L inline. The local dealer cant even get wheels torqued correctly so I'm certain valve lash is out of the question...18 inches of leverage and I still couldn't break them loose! TIA, Rick.
  2. BBCfan

    Drivers floor pan replacement

    I'm working on this floor pan and have two questions. #1 Which is better trying to butt the old to the new and stitch welding or overlapping them and welding on both sides? #2 The new panel fits good front to rear . I have to keep it to the left for the door gasket channel..this is where the...
  3. BBCfan

    Rear end measurement heigth

    My square is a 1976, 1/2 ton, 2WD, long bed. If anyone has a similar truck can you measure the distance between the rear, upper bump stop and the top of the axle housing please? I need this to to set my pinion angle with the ladder bars. TIA, Rick.
  4. BBCfan

    Confused new year...

    I finally got the motor/tranny set in the rolling chassis with the help of my 13 YO grandson assistant. Now that I want to do this right I'm getting mixed signals on what is important regarding transmission center line to pinion shaft angle relationship. Best I can figure is you want the two at...
  5. BBCfan

    Muncie repair parts dealers

    Has anyone found a quality source for Muncie repair parts? Seems all the overhaul kits are on the cheap side, chinese made probably, and I just don't want to risk a catastrophic failure for a few dollars. If they are near NW PA that would be even better. Suggestions anyone? TIA, Rick
  6. BBCfan

    Turbo fin rims.

    I'm about ready to remove the tires and glass bead blast the rims. What's available now to preserve the raw finish?
  7. BBCfan

    76 caliper

    So I got the hairbrained idea and painted my front calipers after a thorugh cleaning and sandblasting. Now I am stuck as to how to install the new dust covers seals. Any idaes out there? Anyone have an install tool they'd be willing to ship me to use and return? Couldn't find the color I wanted...
  8. BBCfan

    New oil pan

    Just replaced the old PITA 7 quart pan with a 5 quart Milodon. Question is will the factory coating resist corrosion or should I plan on painting it?
  9. BBCfan

    Eliminating power brakes and Cab mounting brackets.

    I'd like to eliminate the vacuum assist canister on my 1976 2WD 1/2 ton. It appears I'll need a master cylinder mounting bracket unless they just bolt to the firewall somehow. Has anyone ever done this conversion? For all the more it'll be driven I can live with manual brakes. Cut my driving...
  10. BBCfan

    Emerging from hibernation in NW PA.

    Got my 1976 2wd 1/2 ton stripped down to the frame last fall then the weather moved in and effectively stalled the project. Been out during a warm snap we're having starting a to do list... and I am stuck. First issue is locating good front cab mount brackets. These are riveted to the chassis...

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