Recent content by Track Rat

Sorry if I wasn't clear; I'm still using the OEM cone washers and flat washers, but with CL 12.9 cap screws instead of OEM studs. Fronts are M8 -1.25 x 30 and rears are 1.25 x 28.5 (+/-). Disassembly is easier ...and they look kinda techie. ⚙️

I switched rear bearings to oil about 2,500 miles ago; no leaks and everything's still tight. I really like to use of cap screws too as the cone washers dont require a brass drift to coax them out. Replaced the front studs with cap screws too.

Just finished my capacity test tonight on my recently completed resto. At the first sign of a solid fuel light on level ground, I parked it and drained the tank which netted 5 gallons. I put 3 gallons back in (assuming my 80 would not be able to consume its last 2-2.5 gallons). Then drove 6...