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Merle Coggins

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  1. Merle Coggins
    If you can't read the name on the side of the boat, it's "Temporary Insanity II"
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    Love this one...
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    I would think that you wouldn't need all of the coolant flow to go down the distribution tube, which helps to direct coolant flow around the exhaust valves for additional cooling. With the space around the end of the tube coolant is also allowed to flow into the engine block as well. My theory is that some coolant flows to the valves and the rest goes through the rest of the engine. I think of the water distribution tube as a flow divider of sorts.
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    You can download the paperwork from the web site, fill it out, and mail it in with your check. You should get the build card back in a few weeks. I got one for my truck and they never cashed the check. Merle
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    I believe the newer trans should bolt right up, but the u-joint will be different. So you may have to swap the output flange, or have the drive shaft modified. Or, if you can get the differential drive yolk from the same ‘52ish truck then you can use the same, newer style, joints at both ends. The newer style is readily available vs. the previous Cleveland type that are not.
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    Is there a removable cover at the bottom of the bell housing? I don’t know the cars as well as the trucks, but I believe once you pull the trans back form the bell housing you should be able to drop the clutch out the bottom.
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    Hmmm... Interesting...
  10. Merle Coggins
    You would’t want a tempered glass windshield. A simple rock chip would shatter it instead of chipping or cracking it. The windshields on all cars, even today, are laminated. It helps to keep things from penetrating trough when hit.
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    Looking forward to the progress report when it’s all done. Next time I make it out to the BBQ I’m going to insist on seeing your truck.
  12. Merle Coggins
    I would highly recommend buying a manifold stud kit from a supplier such as Vintage Power Wagons. It’ll have all of the proper nuts and washers that are needed as well. The kit for a 230 will be the same for a 218. Power Wagons didn’t use the 218 so they don’t list that engine size.
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    Maybe you need a Rescut Bit...
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    Can you weld a nut to the end of the studs? That heat cycle may also help break the bond between stud and block.
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    Also make sure the spring shackles are taking grease, and aren't all worn out and sloppy. If they are all dried out and tight they won't let the springs flex properly.
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    I believe it's Terrell Machine (or something like that) in TX. Otherwise Kanter Auto has vac advance units. Must order by distributor number.
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    I doubt it would be valid where he lives anyway, since he lives in Norway.
  18. Merle Coggins
    Good colors. (even though I'm more of a Farmall fan ) There's probably a reason that nobody makes purple tractors, Mark. LOL!!
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    Don't need to be the brightest to be the most beautiful...
  20. Merle Coggins
    Acme bolts are nearly impossible to find. I replaced some with regular J-nuts and standard bolts.
  21. Merle Coggins
    Or, we could just send out some Wisconsin head wear...
  22. Merle Coggins
    I’ve been craving some Juusto cheese lately, and with all of this cheese talk today I decided to make a pit stop at Simon’s Specialty Cheese in Little Chute on my way home from work. I left there with more than just that, which is normal. They have plenty of Muenster. Right next to the Limburger...
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    I was going to suggest a speed app too. I have the Speed Box app on my phone. I've checked it against my GPS and speedo on my daily driver. It's quite accurate.
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    I wasn't worried about that as it was going to get all new guides anyway.
  25. Merle Coggins
    Is there a "1" at the end of that number? C-38661 is the casting number on my spur gear (non-synchronized) 4 speed. Mine has the Fluid Drive input shaft, but I would imagine that the case is the same on the standard version.
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