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Does anyone have a good source for this cable?

I went to a lawn mower shop and their smallest diameter was too thick. I also checked a hobby shop, they have the right diameter cable but only in 3-4 foot lengths.

Thanks.

john

Tom, I think it would be safe to say that most of us at this forum don’t always have statistics to back up our assertions, and most of what we claim here is hear-say. So from hear-say, I will say this, there is a reason why "highway miles" have merit in the used car market. And, there is a reason wh...

Pete, The problem is that the oil pump of a car only really propels oil while spinning at a certain RPM. It is not a tight enough unit to move oil through at slow spinning speed. You can spin the engine with the starter motor for 5-10 minutes solid and you won't see the oil pressure gauge move a hai...

When cold, grinding the engine with the starter should be kept to a minimum. It's not good for the engine and it's not good for the starter motor. The choke helps minimize that grinding and the rest is old wives’ tale. Make sure the choke cable is kink free and well lubricated. I have fashioned a co...

Warren,

I can take some photos this weekend and email them to you. Will need your email adress and also tell me what is it exactly you'd liek to see. Thanks.

john

Kerry,

Thank you. I would be grateful for that. Your heads would just be ideal for making a template.

john

Chris,

Thanks. I think I understand. In any case you are depanding on measuring and extrapolation. If you are careful enough it just might work.

john

Chris,

Correct, it's 8mm for the rocker castings. You can get an accurate template for the head studs by using the head gasket, but how do you put them in perfect relation to the rocker studs?

john

Tom, I'd be very grateful for any help or advice. I was thinking about making a template from a piece of 1"x8" lumber then transfering it to a thick steel plate. Making the holes for the 6mm cam rocker studs is easy. You can press the wood on the tops of the 6mm studs and get an impression, but the ...

Udo, That was me at Black Horse. I had to leave early to collect my sister from the airport. I am sorry I didn't get to meet you, but for sure next year, although, I am determined to boycot that event as they did not correct the traffic issue. I came plenty early yet it took me 45 minutes of stop an...

Does anyone have a pattern for the head pulling tool for a 250 motor? Thanks.

john

Dan,

Nice car and gorgeous color scheme! Congrads!

john

I would spray the cam covers with hot water and if need be scrub them lightly with a soft spong soaked with dish washing liquid. Let the cam covers dry and if it looks spotty and un-uniform, soak a small piece of cloth with WD40 and rub it on the cam covers. This should give them a uniform sheen. john

This is a pleasantly low-key and friendly event, and it is for a very worthy cause, the Alameda Special Olympics. Drop in with your Ferrari or anything else Italian and enjoy the afternoon. There is no entrance fee for exhibitors, but any small donation would be appreciated while you send in your re...