So. The great brake line debocle of 2025 is over. I ordered some fittings. Going to flare some 3/8-24 IF fittings to the hard lines. Then there will be a fitting that is just like the end of the rubber hose with the retainer clip but the other...
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They have dumped quite a few lately for cheap.
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Picked it up recently. I'm just not an online guy, so struggle to keep a build thread updated.
Had 2 55's as a long term project to make one decent. When we go this one, I traded one of the project 55's to @Roastchestnuts .
I'll look to start a...
And to bring it full circle.....the rocker stand bolts do not need sealant. I guess someone had removed the rocker stand bolts before me. The bolt holes are not open to any water passages.
Thanks for all the input
Took a side quest today and fitted up the last peice of rear quarter chop.
Also being sunday enjoyed a slow cooked beef chilly and VB.
Great Australian advertising below.
Thats what I was thinking, and the machine shop did the valves and new seals.....so I'll toss it
And I can reuse the locating Ring ....it cleaned up fine and fits both the block and head
Thanks!