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think it's donald trump stealing documents with secret service body guard ???

turned the volume up ; watched many times. brought a tear to the eyes remembering the good days. only concern is the puppies on the mirrors should always face forward to guide the way . see where you are going not where you've been. personal opinion. you know what they say about opinions:: they're like as-oles every ones got one.

not to "throw a wrench" in the topic , it does sound as though there is a mechanical problem; by chance did the recaps come from a different supplier ? a worn mechanical :bushings, pins etc should cause driving havoc to a degree. 4 tires (caps) worn evenly too soon possible caps poor quality ? the divider engaged at high road speed for extended time would let you know it. usually with gear oil and parts on the ground.

A build like that is similar to a marriage;; it's a LOT of work , takes much patience to deal with , most cases very good to look at: ONLY DIFFERENCE is ; when that 73 barks it's a sound pleasant to the ears. LOL

It's the "mona Lisa" of the mechanical world . darn nice looking. can't walk good enough today for Bethlehem show; hope for walking Brooklen; especially if the B73 will be there.

memories of days gone by. "we have the technology, we can rebuild it".

what are you thinking time wise driving to get there? I'm closer in CT figuring 3 1/2 hr ride .

speakin of "kickass truck" ;;; have you seen the latest photos of that B-73 resto??? dang that's fine lookin.

guess being old I go for practical;; the starsky & hutch ford torino. rest would attract too much attention. also the ford torino is my idea of a "sleeper" basic looking but should have some get up and go. my first car a '67 ford

some what a tough call each has it's own positive.

back on track ; would NEVER do that for this engine. looking forward to seeing the B73 at the shows. excellent job

heck I can top that one. pain in a-s mechanic next bay over at Mack just finished head gaskets / exhaust manifold etc. as he goes to start engine for first time, I'm under my truck with air hose having blow nozzle on it. as he starts eng I take air nozzle start tapping it on floor. faster he throttles engine : faster I tap . eng slow to Idle : I slow "exhaust leak "sound. process lasted a while as I watched him race around truck looking for sound. let it be known this was payback for him busting me.

it should unless that's another example of modern day cut backs. might be there just written in foreign language; or maybe no words just pictures for todays border crossers.

seems to me based on bad memory; top half of valve is supply section ; bottom would be delivery- rough configuration. when treadle is pushed center section opens allowing air to lower portion. which is why valve has exhaust port on bottom. course B's and early others didn't have 121 / computerized crap etc. that valve should have supply/ delivery stamped at each port .

one other advantage of the days with copper lines; valve proper position , air lines if not bent would line up. port size would place them close also. plastic a different deal.

not attempt to pull cam;; you can do it . the little train said "I think I can; I think I can:: YOU CAN DO IT. it's tuesday how did you do???

3am this morning laying in bed staring at ceiling thinking of this post. I know I've taken the center nut (1 1/8th ?? ) off used a puller and taken the pump drive off WITHOUT changing the timing on pump by moving the 4 bolts. STILL HAVE TO SET ALL THE TIMING MARKS before any removing. shaft has a key way /key . can't remember the shaft set up I didn't know the "new" engines eliminated the side covers . clothes pins gone with the dinosaurs (and me) guess.

I didn't see you standing there. other nine are so crooked I don't notice the shorter one any more.

another episode of never tooo old to learn. likin the lifter dowel holders. the clothes pins work IF the exhaust manifold is off to access the two side covers.

takes two for reinstall of cam ; important part is working with some one who listens. one under neath assisting cam through has fingers tooo close for comfort if helper installing cam pushes fast and fingers inside eng block get caught on cam lobes vs block. yes; info based on unfortunate experience . the wooden clothes pins were great for the day, sorry for late reply, have been preoccupied last few days.

with front cover removed, reinstall the crank bolt , use spacers if needed . turn engine by hand till ALL the timing marks line up on EVERY gear. remove two(2) opposing bolts of the inj pump drive. DO NOT loosen all 4 . take two bolts (3/8 fine thread ??) cut the heads off. install these two bolts where the two pump drive bolts were removed. SCRIBE 4 lines in the drive gear one on each side of the headless bolts;this gives a very close setting for reinstall;; unit will still need a pump timing for 100% accuracy. I used WOODEN clothes pins to hold up the lifters:: I know what the he-l are wooden clothes pins , as earlier stated """"I'm old very old : LOL cutting this short before it goes blank again.

I just wrote a lengthy reply on this project and it didn't go through . will try again

does it make a difference if the screwdriver is a Phillips or straight blade, wondering what class I fall in. LOL

guilty (again) . that poor dog on the hood gets cold in winter.

we all know (married ones) if the wifes ac doesn't work the hot air WILL flow ;;not in a good way!!LOL. did I go off topic AGAIN. darn.