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  1. Looks too me that the nut is removed but the bulb is corroded in place. Removing the core plug and soaking with a rust solvent the gently prying through that access is called for. A solvent that will dissolve rust would be great, maybe you could create a dam of some sort with plumber's putty to retain some evaporust around the bulb? Whatever you use, patience and time will be needed.
  2. Surprisingly, it's still available, and only 1200 bucks.https://transmissionadapters.com/collections/mopar-1/products/wmo501-1933-1971-mopar-slant-6-to-chevy-automatic-transmission edit" the link says slant 6 but the actual page says FH.
  3. Amen! How many 230s have you seen in forklifts, 251s in combines etc. I think every industrial I've seen had brass.
  4. It really sounds like you have only one wire to both brake lights. Are you sure it has worked correctly at one time? Just to be sure trace the wire from both rear light brake filaments and see where they go
  5. Park/running lights work OK? Do the front turn signals work correctly? Brake lights only light up when brakes applied? Be sure to check all four lamps and all eight filaments. Losing ground when turned too far really sounds like a bulb and socket mismatch. What bulb numbers are you using? Take a look at the orientation of the bulb contacts relative to the locking pins and slots in the socket. Troubleshooting others wiring is difficult at best, but the more info the more the guys can help.
  6. Perfect Place for a uninsulated splice covered with marine heat shrink. It has a glue inside to seal out moisture. Pick up an old Thomas and Betts crimper. They do a great job and last forever. https://www.ebay.com/itm/305336060309?hash=item4717728995:g:oegAAOSwQmllkvom&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8Kn8CPX5zT3Tj7yQ4Ob4vBOiTFd48V%2FVxbyKSDwu%2Br4%2BOBngIo1xgNx4KvB06gXFqkkAhC9T99Qx2%2Fx6KFDxKHamSoccRl6b6ImrV5gBaD4dKsK9q3ARPZ3Qy7LpDwQm8nFx6Y%2Fjzf44hPuUdxKhLako1oTbeS%2B8ItaIAgxBx3UTggC1g5eIl91InjjTUapsbJz8UR1xLKS1yXeU75LPdeIWXZz%2BIrZQOtSXK1GVAgyBBWD4kU24dnNEKTXo2RTaSzSfedVq5OQvESY%2FKlQmAHa0jP4LTQ8wLrvgJWSYRn0pNAUVFS7MV6fl3CF2RMHw0w%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8D52ruoYw
  7. I had a business building built in 1917 and it originally had no electrical service but they had the foresight to bury IMC pipe in the concrete ceilings right along with the gas piping for the lights. Somewhere around 1920 electricity was available and the pulled 14ga wire to all the lights. The splices where all pigtailed/twisted over 3"! Lasted until I bought it in '95. Lots of corrosion due to water leaks but still worked.
  8. Yep, and that is why most, if not all marine wiring is tinned during manufacture. That blocks the oxidation. My BIL has a machine shop and makes a lot of copper items for an oil field pump maker. Everything is sent to zinc plate after fabrication, bus bars, etc.
  9. I can assure you that planes going down are a big deal. Jobs are lost, people are prosecuted and airlines die along with the people. Wiring is not a maintenance item, it is expected to last for the life of the airplane. I spent a l o n g time working for an airline and AFAIK no aircraft failure has ever been attributed to a failed crimp connection. Unlike cars, every aircraft accident is carefully examined and the cause ascertained. If you knew the comparative cost of aircraft parts vs similar parts in another industry, that knowledge would dispel any questions about 'good enough'. It has to be great, and provably so. Just look at the attention Boeing is getting on a lost exit door opening plug. They will loose millions, in direct cost associated with a full fleet inspection , lost sales, late deliveries etc, and this is with no lives lost. There is a poster that appears in almost every aviation repair or maintenance facility I've seen. This may not be an exact quote but really close; Aviation is not in itself inherently dangerous, but to an even greater extent than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect.
  10. I've seen these before and they seem to be OK. But, I seldom splice, as I prefer the wire the correct length with crimped uninsulated terminals then two layers of shrink. One just covering the terminal and a smidgen of wire insulation, the second longer, further up the wire. IMO, that provides a little more protection against flex/bend fractures as well as moisture resistance. If I must splice, it is the same process. Never solder except in rare cases. My only potential issue the the all in one thing is a problem I've encountered occasionally with older wire. It just won't tin correctly, probably a thin corrosive film. On solid wires, which I'd never use on a car, that is easy to correct. But on multi-strand it is impossible to clean all of them. I have also seen this a few times on new wire but I don't know why, but it just would not tin and bond correctly. There doesn't seem to be any way to assure that doesn't happen with the all-in-one solution. Might look OK from the outside but not really bonded. Probably never be an issue with all new stuff of good quality though. Lots of airplanes flying without a soldered joint. A few in specific areas maybe, but looking a QEC packages used in engine changes, it's all quick connect plugs with crimped pin connections. Same with aux power and air conditioning packs. That's my rationale for using crimps almost exclusively, that and the fact that I've never had on fail. But, one must buy quality parts and tools, no hardware store, stamped steel crimpers and no insulated terminals. That last part is mostly me hating the look of a smashed piece of plastic on the end of one of my wires.
  11. Head bolt substitute is the shorter ones for Chevy 283-350. IF they are little long a grade 8 washer will space them up. And not a bad idea anyway as it prevents bolt head/head galling if tighened dry
  12. I use Google, advanced search. Much better that most any site's search, Go here: https://www.google.com/advanced_search fill in words or phrase the specify the site you want to search in that parameter.
  13. The price of parts that new will keep me (and probably others ) out of that game. But, lots of the v6 pieces from Mopar are relatively cheap, RWD, still have the electronic complication but worth it.. Plus, they are much more compact than the Jeep inline.
  14. What is preventing the pedal/piston from fully returning? Spring not strong enough or????
  15. caught that too, probably a 331 or 354, depending on year built.
  16. Not normally, but circumstances can cause damage. Damage the low/reverse slider from trying to spin the wheels, actually spinning on slick surfaces then hitting dry spot or 'speed-shifting' where common with all the low powered cars of the 50s. The first was my mistake. And a lot of other teenagers. Not so much the HP but the result of high (for a flathead) RPM and the inertia of that heavy crank/rod/pistons/flywheel when the clutch is engaged too quickly. Mopars weren't as bad as Ford flatheads. Dad made a lot of money supplying rebuilt 3spds to the local teen crowd back in the day.
  17. I've defaulted to specifying USA location only on searches. If I don't find it there and really need one whatever, I'll include other countries. But, I've had pretty good luck with sources in Asia for the most part.
  18. Been working on these cars way before they were 'old' cars. And never had to repair a strut type, except for broken gears, not the fault of the synchronizer, rather the loose nut behind the wheel. Me. No experience with the third option but don't like it's looks.
  19. And the smells are distinct also. Hard to describe but if if coolant(steam) and it has antifreeze, it will smell sweet. Fuel just smells bad, sort of sharp and makes eyes water, oil not so much.
  20. Before I decided to use a 2bbl, my plan was the little Holleys with glass bowls. 'cause the look cool and use readily available Holley jets for the inevitable tuning needs. One can find those in really small sizes from early falcons so even a 3 carb setup wouldn't overpower a 230,
  21. Lead was used in a lot of old paints, including vehicles. As long as you don't ingest it there is no risk in normal working on it. But, be aware that sanding dust in the nose, eyes or mouth is ingesting. Easy solution is wet sand. Or use a good mask and filter system when power sanding. But those precautions should be used no matter the presence of lead. Anything you breathe besides the normal 80/20 N and O mix is not good for you. I use my paint mask but with particle filters instead of organic vapor cartridges when sanding.
  22. Yep, I bought a new unused one off eBay a few years back, 200 bucks delivered, changed my mind and sold it several months later for 250 plus shipping. Should of kept it I guess.
  23. My advice to anyone pulling a head is to use an impact wrench. Set on lower power and forward first, the reverse. The rat-a-tat is much less likely to break a bolt that a straight pull with hand tools. Most, if not all, air impacts have no way to lower reverse power, only forward. The reason the fwd/rev is to assist in breaking the adhesion of threads to block without subjecting the bolt to full power. I have a couple of composite impacts (3/8 & 1/2) that I really like, Ingersoll-Rand. Light weight, both with titanium hammer cases, and LOTS of power.
  24. I was going to mention that earlier and forgot to include it with my post. IF, and a big if, I were blast any white metal it would be with walnut shell and start with lower air pressure, raising a little at a time until it just started to cut the paint. Finer grades of glass or slag can be used, but it will leave a satin or coarser finish, depending on the metal and media.
  25. I use Kirker epoxy, primer, base, clear or single stage paints. Not quite the coverage of the big boys but w a y cheaper. Looks good enough for me. That's current use, but I've done different in the past when we had a local 'wholesale paint' store. Now that they're gone, only the parts houses have paint stuff locally so mine is all purchased online. the only time I really worry about staying with the same brand is base and clear. Otherwise I've seen no issues with changing brands after the primer.
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