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    Name removal

    I respectably ask that my name be removed from this website. I am no longer interested in being part of this website.
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  2. Duke

    overheating problem

    I have Vortec heads on my bucket sbc and have no cooling problem at all. I also have an aluminum radiator. I have to run a thermostat or the engine wouldn't get over 140. I have no external bypass.
  3. Duke

    overheating problem

    When you changed heads, you also had to pull the intake manifold which also means you pulled the distributor. I bet when re-installing the distributor you missed the mark by one or more teeth or possibly 180 degrees, and it will run 180 out but not very good. I would recheck the whole timing...
  4. Duke

    Downtime

    Murphy must have taken over after you logged out :-)
  5. Duke

    Just one example of the madness

    I think it was Ben Franklin that said," A person willing to give up freedom for safety, deserves neither. ".
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    Just one example of the madness

    Someone mentioned the fact that there are a lot idiots out there. I have always said " you just can't fix stupid ". I changed cell providers the other day to get better coverage, I have a serious health heart problem so need good coverage. The phone store tells me that a anti-virus program is...
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    Unable to Fire up Motor

    If you have a compression gauge, I would run a compression check. Just to make sure there is no internal problem to cause low compression - tight valves will probably show up as low compression. I know you said the valves are adjusted but Hey, something is wrong. I would also check the spark on...
  8. Duke

    Hello From Stillwater

    51 years old ! That is just barely old enough.
  9. Duke

    Unable to Fire up Motor

    One thing I did once when my brain was out of gear and I had the same symptoms. Finally figured it out and had a good laugh at myself. I used the right firing order to wire the engine, but not thinking I used Ford cylinder locations on a GM engine. Ford is " 1,2,3,4 on one side & 5,6,7,8 on the...
  10. Duke

    Seat belts

    I agree with Mike, I have belts in mine. I also have an original 1930 Model A Ford we use in parades and club functions, thinking of putting belts in it and the only thing possible would be slow speed accident.
  11. Duke

    I found a Manufacturer for the hardtops ...................

    Spirit has a hard top.
  12. Duke

    Bending radius rods

    My choice would be heat and bend the batwings.
  13. Duke

    T Bucket Build Thread

    Most Buckets with an S-10 rear use a 3.5 inch backspace, but not all do. A good rule of thumb is you should be able to put your fist between the body and inflated tire.
  14. Duke

    FRONT LICENCES PLATE MOUNT

    I used the same as Francis, works great !
  15. Duke

    Yellow T is Completed

    Yep, That be yellow alright. Looks good, nice job.
  16. Duke

    A rough couple hours

    Huh Yeah, What he said !
  17. Duke

    New here to site

    I have a Spirit and I am one happy customer. Also a sponsor.
  18. Duke

    New here to site

    Welcome aboard. Have fun doing your build.
  19. Duke

    Engine paint

    What I did was clean the engine, mask off what I did not want painted, And just painted it. Been 5 years -so far so good.
  20. Duke

    new, dumb and some scary handling

    I would start with installing a panhard rod in the front and if there is not one in the rear - Do that also. Then see what you have - Tracking Alignment etc.

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