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Engine is DS top back of block. You'll need one of those mirrors that collapse and swivels to see it.

Wher you Been?

I'm sure you know to use painters tape so a not to scratch the finish.

Welcome from North Carolina.

Welcome to the world of 40 year old cars. Cool thing is we're never bored or have nothing to do.

Didn't see it on mine because it was being superheated from under. Only thing that would have given me a warning would have been an oil temperature gauge that I didn't have. The temp outside the water jacket temps was what killed my engine. Flashing steam is extremely hot.

Some of you may have read my post last night that I deleted this morning. To Kit and those of you I apolgize. I hope you realize how out of character something like that is for me. Sorry.

Several PM's sent today! That's all I'll say.

If you pressure test you should let it sit overnight. If pressure holds. you may have what is termed a "zipper crack" in a cylinder. The crack is so small that when the engine is cold the fluid won't seep through it. When the metal gets hot and expands, fluid seeps through and vaporizes in the...

You may want to check your side marker lights for loosness. I know how crazy a noise you can't find can make you.

I understand the speed comment. but by chance is it RPM related at lower speeds getting into drive?

Looks like about what I started with. My body skills are no where near yours though! Thank god for good NC frames.

They are slotted where the de'arsenvol movement (spring) is. I have a spare needle if you mess up.

Where are you in NC? I'm in Leland outside of Wilmington.

This is why I'm not a big fan of electrical sending units. You need to be sure the range matches the gauge. (something they typically don't tell you when you buy)

I always install the anolog fitting where my sending unit was.

I've got to believe OMS's spare tire lock option hits the mark. Never even heard of such!

Thanks Jenny! They'll work out great.

Welcome from Leland, North Carolina.

I guess this is really rare to find a 72 dash with the seat belt light in a 71 that was built in 70.