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    INtroduction

    Welcome
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    Difference between truck and car 409

    I have a irrigation pump engine in my 61 bubbletop. Bored .068 to clean Sat with one valve open and had small rust spot. It had antifreeze in it no cracks. Came with 333 heads at reworked bigger valves.
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    Dave from northern MN

    I know of a 348 that will look good under that hood
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    Valvetrain Inspection

    Yes the 6 ohm that is recommend with 12volt. THANKS for all the help and all the advice.
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    Valvetrain Inspection

    I also changed the fuel pump to 110 gph and i have to empty my gas tank to chang the sending unite to 3/8 with a return if i need it later. I don't need the higher rpm but shouldn't happen. It is just a fun street crouser. ...
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    Valvetrain Inspection

    I believe my carb is running out. 5/16 fuel line I have ordered from SC 3/8 fuel line. I have to wait till it warms up. Last Week it was -60 below chill
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    Valvetrain Inspection

    I have a problem with my 409. At 4800 the engine total shouts down. Is it possible the lifters are bleeding down. I have no revlimeter on petronex two distributor, demon 625. The cam is SC #950 with spring pressure 115 on seat and 325 on opening. Trying to figure why it shout down. The cam...
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    Getting a little tired of Show Cars!

    I bought two universal joints from sc and I paid $10 extra for one made in usa. Sc put a sticker on front of the box made in USA turned the box around and in the back of the box made in Mexico. I have received many good parts and advice
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    409 truck engines Yes or No

    I bought a 656 409 that was used as an irrigation pump. It dyed with bent pushrods and sat in a barn for years . One cylinder was open and had rust took .060 to clean up also had 333 truck heads. Installed new valves and harden seats 206 show car number 950 cam. Having a lot of fun with this engine.
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    OPINIONS WANTED

    What is the deference from a 1958 frame? can a 58 Chevy Belair body go on a 1959 or 60 62 frames
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    Ronald Cooper

    Seven zero one seven seven two zero four eight six
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    1961 Glass Install

    I had problems installing my back glass in a 1961 bubbletop. I ordered two different gasket finally i glued the gasket to the window and it fall right in.
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    Hi there from Christchurch, NZ

    Welcome! My problem with building my 348 is i had a turboglide engine block. The back of the crankshaft is different i was going to use a 4speed and needed a pilot bearing. Another good idea have the front of the crank thread to except your balancer. You can use a big block starter from 396...
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    1961 AC compressor bracket

    My 61 is a factory air bubbletop. I do have the original small block brackets. My problem is i changed to a 348 tri power i would like it to look like original. What is better original, a6, or sander compressor?
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