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Many Thanks Hey guys, thanks for the response. I had remembered reading when Flared69 installed his hyd. clutch he had to pull his engine back out to install a adjustable pivot ball. Rowdy, I bought the Center Force because I have heard nothing but high praise about them. My current disc has...

Hey guys, when I put the engine back in the '74, I will be installing a new Centerforce Dual Friction clutch and pressure plate. Will someone be so kind to tell me the purpose of the adjustable pivot ball in the bellhousing? I have read about them in this forum but never knew how they where...

Hey Wanew, put on new plug wires, if nothing else make sure spark is getting to each plug. With the close proximity of the plugs to the exhaust manifolds the heat does major damage to the plug boots. I have fouled plugs putting them in the cylinders by getting dirt on the tips and not wiping...

Hey Joe, clean the bare floor with simple green. I ran extra wires to the area I may some day install a cd changer, amp,(passenger side storage compartment) and rear speaker box (along drivers' side to rear storage area). This will save trying to run them without hurting the carpet fit later...

Hey CW, Doesn't look to bad from here. I have had oil pans that look like that and I know I never took it off the road. Speed bumps, high curbs who knows. If you're going to take it off to pound it out you might as well replace it. I have bought them on ebay for $40.00. Then check the pickup...

Flowmaster Response Hey guys, I have Flowmaster series 30's, connected to 2.5" true duals, coming out of Dynomax ceramic coated 1 5/8" headers. This combination along with a 383 cu. in. engine makes a sound that is just awsome. I love to drive into the parking lot at my golf club and set off...

Welcome to the club. Hey Terry, welcome to the CAC. I have the original manifold for my '74 coupe (340281). Email me if you wish to purchase. Also original Qjet carb. You are going to love this forum. The people here will help you do absolutley anything you wish to do to your shark. peace Bud :cool

Hey Boss, again thanks. The price of the TKO was what caught my eye in the first place. I hate it when people use terms I don't reconize like "install your cam at 106*" and I don't have the nerve to ask them what they mean. So I turn to you guys. Forgetting that the only dumb question is the one...

Hey Boss, thanks for the reply. I didn't know if the 106* was in reference to 6* before or after TDC. How do you like your 5 speed? My next major upgrade is going to be an overdrive transmission. Is it a direct bolt in replacement or is there fabrication involed? Bud

Hey L88, some of these lights bulbs are a bear to get to. Be careful when pulling them out you don't pull the wire out of the bulb fixture. On my '74 they are held in the back of the dash by a spring type fastener built on the fixture. Also they are single wire type that rely on their ground...

Hey guys, I have been advised when I install my new cam to set it at 106*. Would someone please inform me of this procedure and the importance of it. Again, thanks for being here for guys like me. peace Bud :cool

Hey Mac, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Bud

Dist. position Hey Mac, the lessons learned best are the lessons learned hard. Take your dist. out of the intake. Pull the valve cover on the #1 cylinder side. Put #1 piston at what you feel is TDC. Watch valves while doing this. If the exhaust valve is the last on to close then you are in the...

Interior Parts Hey Wrc3, I replaced the complete interior in my '74 coupe last year. I found every thing I needed at Zip. They also gave me a discount of 10 percent, call them to set that up. I changed the color and used another from a different year. No problem with fit. When I ordered wrong...

Hey Drags, The engine has been bored/stroked for quite a while, I am just now installing after market 64 cc heads. That is the reason for the comp. concerns. And you're right about loving the increased torque. I hope the new performance add ons do the same. Thanks. Peace Bud

Hey Mike, I can't bear the thought of that extra power laying on my machinists' floor. I have 94 octane available and 100+ just down the road. The idea of retarding the timing also doesn't make any sense either. This is the kind of dilemma I like. Thanks for the info on the heads. No wonder...

Hey Wally, my brother says his '66 coupe also had 11.25:1 and he just ran the highest octane he could find, retarding the timing abit if detonation occurred. When I saw the Dearborn address in the ownership profile I thought there might be a wolverine in the woodpile. A hearty toast to you and...

Hey Tom, I tried bending my own on an old Firebird restore. No fun. Never could make the proper bends. I plan to go the braided steel line route next time. Peace Bud

Hey Wally, I had been told this is the case by other people, but my man is very firm in his beliefs. I really would like that extra power. It would be a real dragf if he is right about the need for special fuel. Thanks for the info. peace Bud National Champions THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Hey Charles, thanks for the reply. To say my '74 is used as a street car is like saying a AK 47 is used for plinking tin cans. Though I only put about 1500 miles a year on her alot of the time it is at wot. As much as I would like to have the extra hp that the 11:1 provides I must be resonable...