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  1. conanhomer

    convertible top

    correction. metal covers!
  2. conanhomer

    convertible top

    has anyone changed the convertible top cover from the 1965 fiberglass type to the more conventional vinyl kind? if so how hard and what cost?
  3. conanhomer

    bleeding the bloody clutch

    i agree. it is a snipe hunt. i did bleed the master initially and the bleed screw is on the top of the slave. i borrowed a power bleeder from a mechanic friend, but havwe to find an adapter to size down to my bleeder.
  4. conanhomer

    bleeding the bloody clutch

    i hope someone has a trick to make my clutch maintain it's pressure. i am using a Wilwood master and slave. i follow the standard pump and bleed procedure and get good pressure for about 2 days, then lose the clutch again. the cylinders are showing no leakage
  5. conanhomer

    fuel sender

    yep. series 4. i thought a screwdriver would do it, just didn't want to mess it up fumbling blind
  6. conanhomer

    fuel sender

    i need some advice from the brain trust. what tool do i use to remove the fuel sender? (preferably with tank still in place)
  7. 20191115_141056

    20191115_141056

    accidental meeting of two darksiders in Bucerias Mexico. Mike Spenser and Mike Broadley
    • conanhomer
    • Media item
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    • Category: DarkSider Gallery
  8. conanhomer

    shifter boot

  9. conanhomer

    shifter boot

    Jim: can you tell me the ring diameter, boot material and where to buy?
  10. conanhomer

    shifter boot

    i am looking for a good looking and durable shifter boot for my t5 transmission. i have tried 2 round base ones from Mr Gasket, but the rubber keeps tearing. any suggestions?
  11. conanhomer

    2.9 valves.

    update on my valvetrain. the machine shop shaved my rocker towers and reconditioned my rockers. everything works great now. the geometry is within specs too. i still don't know what put it all out of whack, but it's fixed now so i will leave it alone. thanks again for all the advice/info.
  12. conanhomer

    led lights

    everything worked fine when i parked if last fall, which is why i think it must be connected to the change to leds. my gauges have a separate switch for panel lights.
  13. conanhomer

    led lights

    the supplier told me that no changes were required because the led signal flasher worked to convert the power to the lights. if that is not the case, what type of resistor do i need?
  14. conanhomer

    led lights

    i have a new question for the brain trust. i got an led bulb kit for my 65 series 4- neg ground. it included an led signal flasher. now i have running lights, headlights and brake lights, but no turn signals, and weirdly when i turn on my wipers my dash lights come on, but no wipers unless i...
  15. conanhomer

    2.9 valves.

    my machine shop is going ahead with cutting the rocker towers down by .035. They are also cleaning up the spring wear on the shafts, and refacing the rocker arms. if this doesn't work at least we haven't ruined much and can get other rocker assemblies.
  16. conanhomer

    2.9 valves.

    i am still using the stock lifters, pushrods and rocker assemblies. stock head gasket from Fel Pro. i have a Delta grind cam done to Jose's specs. there has never been a problem with this setup, so i'm thinking the shop may have not recessed the valve seats properly.
  17. conanhomer

    2.9 valves.

    thanks for all the info guys. i'm taking the whole engine into the shop today. my machine shop is bringing in another machinist who they say specializes in valvetrains. i hope see it they will be able to put their heads together and come up with the best solution. the picture shows one tappet...
  18. conanhomer

    2.9 valves.

    i did not refurbish the rockers, because they functioned ok with the old valves. i was able to easily adjust the clearance. really was not expecting this at all.
  19. conanhomer

    2.9 valves.

    the shop likes the idea of shortening the stands. any idea how much off?
  20. conanhomer

    2.9 valves.

    i just talked to the machine shop. he suggested tearing the engine apart and grinding the heads to set the seats deeper. i would like to avoid that. do you have any idea what size of lash caps and pushrods i would need?
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