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On the Cometic head gaskets, they come with a Viton sealant already applied. The 50RA surface recommended by Cometic for their gaskets is not terribly smooth as most modern factory style MLS gaskets want a much smoother 20RA to 30RA surface. And Fel-Pro also recommends a similar 50RA to 80RA...

Better yet; If you have any concerns, you can always send a sample of your oil in for analysis. It's not anything I do, but some guys swear by it.

I replaced my wheel lip moldings 20 years ago and the only way I got them to fit was to make some cuts in them so they would conform to the original quarters. Seems like the rear part of the rear ones were off the most. But, after all these years they are still on there, look good, and I have...

I have seen guys tack weld the converter bolts after everything else failed to keep them from coming loose. Then, the flex plate starts to crack. The issue causing this that I have seen is that either the snout on the converter is just a smidge too large for the register in the crank or the...

Most of the break in wear happens very quickly. After that it comes down to a few heat and cool cycles. So, in my humble opinion, your engine is seated and you can change the oil at any point now that you like. If your engine was set up with tight, street specs it would be prudent to let it go a...

After you lift the front, adjust the bars, and set the car back on the ground, roll it back and forth a few feet so that the suspension can settle. Half a car length should be enough. Bouncing it while you're rolling it helps a bit too and it's best to end it after rolling forward. I usually...

Yes, it is important to know the actual temp. And let us know where you measure. An old rule of thumb that has turned out to be pretty darned accurate is; if the temp climbs at slow vehicle speeds, it is usually an air flow problem. While climbing temps at faster road speeds usually indicate a...

Don't go too low in the block. You have to allow for the head gasket. If you go with an iron head, you can use a thin (shim) gasket and maybe go into the block with the pistons. If you use an aluminum head, you should use an MLS (which is thicker) head gasket. The whole build has be thought out...

I agree, quench is a critical component with today's pump swill to avoid detonation. You can have detonation with a low compression ratio without proper quench. With proper quench and planning to run 93 octane, you should be able to run a more favorable compression ratio. Although personally...

Why all the hoopla over these cameras? If you have most any electronic device that can connect to the internet, you are being tracked far more than any camera in a public space. The camera data is deleted after 30 day unless law enforcement calls for a particular number. Frankly, someone has an...

I had similar problems. While they advertise the kit as a bolt in, when I had issues and called, I was told that this is hot rodding and modifying parts is part of it. So, I had to fab up the return fitting myself as they has no other choices. Other issues were not as easy to rectify. The Cuda...

Take a length of vacuum hose, wrap some malleable wire around is so that you can shape it as you want. Put one end to your ear as you put the other end around the flange with the engine idling. When you get to a leak, you will sure know it. The wire needs to be a little tight on the hose to...

4.10s will spin your engine really high at road speed and are more likely to be noisy. Too high for most guys. BEFORE you install it, check the condition of the Sure-Grip. Most are worn out after a half century plus of driving. Just run a rod or something through the lug studs on one side to...

And that is ANOTHER issue with these retro fit EFI systems. How long will they be serviced by the manufacturers since they are constantly refining or totally replacing their products. There are any number of obsolete systems out there now that an owner may not be able to get parts or service...

I completely agree that retrofit throttle body EFI is really nothing more than an electric carburetor and is as archaic as a carburetor as far as the OEs are concerned. While designing, installing, and tuning an EFI system may be within your abilities, wouldn't it be prudent to ask the OP what...

7 minutes of good information from a very experienced guy: One area that I think he could have been clearer on was what the the location of the air door on the secondaries does depending on that location. He touched on it but I feel he should have spent a little more time on the subject. I...

60 at idle is WAY TOO MUCH. 60 is plenty at hot max. Do you know which pump is on the engine? That pressure would indicate either a hi volume or hi pressure pump. About the only other thing I can think of is a stuck by pass spring. There used to be a tag on the pump if it were either of the hipo...

A little more info would help, like pressure at idle, max pressure, hot pressure, cold pressure. And when does it do it? All the time? At idle? At road speed? Hot? cold?

That 'reading' is exactly why I recommended the record function. But again, the WOT is best set at the track anyway. The fuel curve can then be adjusted using the O2. But it doesn't sound like the OP wants to dig that deep. I believe that the only real advantage of the O2 in this case is to...

More like the 14 range for cruise. And then you may need to install quicker step up springs so there is no hesitation at tip in.