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    boilermaster reacted to Stanglover's post in the thread 351C where to start? with Like Like.
    Messing around and learning as we go is a big part of the fun of owning one of these beasts. I knew practically nothing when I joined...
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    boilermaster posted the thread Power steering reservoir in Engine, Transmission, Drive Line, Etc.
    First thread in a long time. 1971 fb 351 power steering My power steering pump reservoir comes very close to my shock tower near the...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread 351C where to start?.
    351mach1, never seen a cleveland need smaller than a .031 primary squirter, get a .033' and a .035'' you want just enough and no more...
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    boilermaster reacted to 351mach1's post in the thread 351C where to start? with Like Like.
    Now that I am a Holley tuning "expert" after 30 minutes of youtube this morning, I think my choice of carb is just fine for my stockish...
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    boilermaster reacted to Cleveland Crush's post in the thread 351C where to start? with Like Like.
    +1 on an AF gauge (wideband). Pull a couple spark plugs to get a read on them. Post some good quality photos of your spark plugs and we...
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    boilermaster reacted to Stanglover's post in the thread 351C where to start? with Like Like.
    @351mach1, can you remind me on what carb you have on your car? On mine, with a Holley 670 S/A, I too had that slight stumble if and...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread Head bolts.
    Ian. If you type in crane cams 52655-16 on summit racing the install instructions are still there. note: they list the install torque @...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread Head bolts.
    Sorry, I am back so soon, I couldn't take not knowing. Bentworker is indeed correct, however one cannot get a socket on those head bolts...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread Head bolts.
    I think Bentworker is correct, your plates are upside down. I have a set of these on my spare engine and flipping them will give more...
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    boilermaster reacted to Bentworker's post in the thread Head bolts with Like Like.
    Interesting- looks like the pushrod guide plates could be flipped over to allow easy access to the head bolts.
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    boilermaster replied to the thread Head bolts.
    Ian, That set up is a Crane Cams rocker stud conversion, the rocker studs have to be removed. They are supposed to be in there with high...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread 351C where to start?.
    Stanglover, Ignition crank retard is a function of the ignition module and not the stator/ pickup coil. just as the points ignition...
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    boilermaster reacted to Stanglover's post in the thread 351C where to start? with Like Like.
    Boilermaster; As I'm not at all familiar with the DuraSpark distributer, do they have the same style L slot plate under module? Or does...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread 351C where to start?.
    351mach1, Don't shorten those Duraspark wires just yet. here is my thinking. get your recurved distributor in there , bump initial...
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    boilermaster reacted to Sheriff41's post in the thread 351C where to start? with Like Like.
    Try bumping it up to 14, back off your idle set screw to adjust your idle speed. Many of us find 14-16° for initial timing works well...
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