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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake Help

« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 05:16:14 PM »

I have been waiting until I was finished before I made and update but I am very close to finishing I THINK. I had a few hiccups but they were all self induced and not the fault of the braking system. I was planning on getting into the shop tonight and being done with it but sat down on the couch after a bit of dinner and fell to sleep. To late now to go out. I will tackle it in the morning.
I hate to leave things hanging but really dont want to make a comment on what I have until its finished, just in case.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 02:36:35 PM »

Good deal! I haven't looked yet, I hope both if my 301s have a spot for the pilot bearing. I know my original 301 that was in my 79 before the LS swap had the provision.  Not sure the size but I can just make one to fit. I have a lathe.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake Help

« Last post by tinpusher on Today at 01:10:31 PM »

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Might be an option, saw this on Amazon from Jeggs, summit would also have it.

I still can’t understand how air is getting pulled in the system, but it’s not leaking fluid especially when you apply hydraulic pressure.  Very, very strange.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on Today at 12:48:07 PM »

Got the flywheel and clutch on today, just waiting on transmission gaskets from Paul to arrive. In case you guys get this clutch the pilot bushing is incorrect you need a Dorman 690-023, found one at advanced auto parts. My pilot bushing probably had close to 1/4 or 3/8 of an inch worth of play with the input shaft in it, gonna pretend I didn’t see that much wear and just replace it. When I disassembled the transmission the input shaft bearings didn’t seem concerning at all, and nothing else was really worn so I’ll save the 300 some bucks for a rebuild kit and inevitably take it out again in 5 years. I’ll update how the clutch feels either tonight or tomorrow.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Red Head Steering

« Last post by N PRGRES on Today at 12:24:28 PM »

Good to hear!

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Red Head Steering

« Last post by jbanna on Today at 12:14:17 PM »

I finally got my issues figured out, even driving to the local shop in Post Falls to get advice from one of the techs - they were quite helpful!

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 10:31:00 AM »

Thanks for the info. My memory is getting worse... You ate correct as the 79s don't have a air pump. I will have to weld each of those lines closed or make up some threaded plugs to block those off. I haven't looked close enough but doesn't the tubes go into the exhaust manifolds not tye heads?

If they go into the manifolds it may not matter as I will probably be swapping those out for something else to pipe the turbo.

If my memory is correct the air pump lines go to the front of the engines cylinder heads. You could run it the way it is as the pump draws almost no power. But it does take space and adds to a cluttered look. You may be able to find freeze plugs you could pound in. I don’t really know what the openings look like.

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Parts Review / Re: 76-78 nosecone support bracket repros

« Last post by Wallington on Today at 06:45:33 AM »

Needless to say, Classic Industries removed my review on their site. All about selling crap and making money from fools.

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Visitors Center / Re: Show unread posts button

« Last post by Wallington on Today at 05:49:48 AM »

Easier just to automatically come to the gossip section, rarely any posts on topic.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Show your stance (round 2)

« Last post by N PRGRES on Today at 05:31:40 AM »

A side shot. Not my favorite photo. Shows how bad the paint really is