Yeah you’re right. I was looking at the glass 1/2 empty. I’m happy with the glass 1/2 full now.
1935 Chevy Gasser
1935 Chevy Standard Series Coupe.
This is a project that is a work in progress. Became road worthy 2010. Project took from 2002 to 2010 to get on the road.
Hanging saturday night with another gasser buddy.
This is a project that is a work in progress. Became road worthy 2010. Project took from 2002 to 2010 to get on the road.
Hanging saturday night with another gasser buddy.
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Last year I bought the MT valve covers. I had a slightly used reusable blue Felpro with steel reinforcement and ribbed to stop oil leaks valve cover gaskets to install the new Mickey T’s. I used RTV black to insure the seal. I like the height of the blue gaskets for more clearance. Well bottom right cover at the back of the block had a leak bad enough to leave a 5” glossy spot under the car Which I saw as I walked around the garage today. The RTV black wouldn’t let go of the valve cover. The studs made it more difficult limiting the movement, Because they did not have slot or Allen head to unscrew them. Took me like 20 min of pry-bar and scraper cut action all around with no access on the intake side. finally got it off. Cleaned it all up and took a rubber Felpro gasket Which I spray glued this time. I sprayed the valve cover too. Placed it down and rammed it all home. I’m gonna let it sit overnight before I start it to check For leaks.
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Valve cover studs are great especially if your using spacers like i needed to use. I got these studs and nuts off of boltdepot.com for pretty cheap they have the allen head to run them in.
I think all the good quality aftermarket aluminum heads have this feature. My Dart SHP heads are done the same.
With my Brodix valve covers not having a lip around the perimeter they use very long studs to clamp them down, and seal really well. I've even taken them off to readjust valves and not changed gaskets, and still no leaks.
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EXHAUST MODIFICATION
I've been feeling terrible physically so I wanted to get moving out in the garage and I thought of this real fun modification to my exhaust. Removable Street inserts to switch to race inserts for our local drag strip.
I use the car for cruise nights and now that I have a drag strip nearby I will be attending some occasional race days. The track requirement of mufflers is a must. When I raced last year I was told by a track official that I had sparks coming out of my collectors as I was racing. Gave it some thought and I realized that the steel wool in the insert was burning out under full throttle. Makes sense right? So wouldn't it be great if I could swap out the inserts to race style instead of trying to pound my silencer inserts.
Being I use side swept headers with long collectors outside the frame, its hard to set up a street pipe with a T under the car without it looking gaudy. My collectors have removable Car Chemistry 3 disk inserts with some steel wool wrapping inside and they take the obnoxious out of the sound and still sounds real cool. But this is still too loud for my neighbors in the early rise "cars and coffee"meets at the Oak Beach inn. So I came up with an idea, to use another insert with center caps on both sides of the inner tube to cut back the sound for the early morning startups. I also remembered my son never used the 3 inch inserts we bought for his Camaro which he sold. So I ran upstairs to my spare parts attic and found the 2 new boxes of inserts. I opened it took one out and man did it look small compared to my current insert. Then I realized my collectors are 3-1/2 inch. Shoot. Now i have to spend money to do it. Thought I had a good plan. I called Car Chemistry to see if they can help with a cut rate exchange returning the 3 inch for 3-1/2 inch. Was a little late on a Saturday so I left a message. Well I was foiled for this weekend.
Ps: if anyone needs to buy a set of these lets make it a worthwhile deal. I hope the manufacturer will help me out which I can't expect at this point. They have a 30 day return with 15% restocking fee, but Im a about 10 years out on these. I'm thinking maybe 40 bucks each plus ship to anyone who wants these.
$57.99
Car Chemistry Exhaust Inserts
Exhaust Insert, 3-Disc Inserts, 7 in. Long, 3 in. Diameter, Steel, Each
See More Specifications | Check the Fit
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I've been feeling terrible physically so I wanted to get moving out in the garage and I thought of this real fun modification to my exhaust. Removable Street inserts to switch to race inserts for our local drag strip.
I use the car for cruise nights and now that I have a drag strip nearby I will be attending some occasional race days. The track requirement of mufflers is a must. When I raced last year I was told by a track official that I had sparks coming out of my collectors as I was racing. Gave it some thought and I realized that the steel wool in the insert was burning out under full throttle. Makes sense right? So wouldn't it be great if I could swap out the inserts to race style instead of trying to pound my silencer inserts.
Being I use side swept headers with long collectors outside the frame, its hard to set up a street pipe with a T under the car without it looking gaudy. My collectors have removable Car Chemistry 3 disk inserts with some steel wool wrapping inside and they take the obnoxious out of the sound and still sounds real cool. But this is still too loud for my neighbors in the early rise "cars and coffee"meets at the Oak Beach inn. So I came up with an idea, to use another insert with center caps on both sides of the inner tube to cut back the sound for the early morning startups. I also remembered my son never used the 3 inch inserts we bought for his Camaro which he sold. So I ran upstairs to my spare parts attic and found the 2 new boxes of inserts. I opened it took one out and man did it look small compared to my current insert. Then I realized my collectors are 3-1/2 inch. Shoot. Now i have to spend money to do it. Thought I had a good plan. I called Car Chemistry to see if they can help with a cut rate exchange returning the 3 inch for 3-1/2 inch. Was a little late on a Saturday so I left a message. Well I was foiled for this weekend.
Ps: if anyone needs to buy a set of these lets make it a worthwhile deal. I hope the manufacturer will help me out which I can't expect at this point. They have a 30 day return with 15% restocking fee, but Im a about 10 years out on these. I'm thinking maybe 40 bucks each plus ship to anyone who wants these.
$57.99
Car Chemistry Exhaust Inserts
Exhaust Insert, 3-Disc Inserts, 7 in. Long, 3 in. Diameter, Steel, Each
See More Specifications | Check the Fit
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