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If you original Thompson has lasted this long then the Saginaw kit that was recommended will probably last you the rest of your life.. The interesting thing is that once you have the bracket, you can get rebuilt Saginaw pumps with lifetime guarantees.

Auto Transport: $69.96/day Toy Hauler: $89.95/day

They are nice but significantly more expensive than their old "car carriers". For one day rental, its a tempting option, but I usually rent for a number of days and the difference adds up.

Might have had a secondary function in an accident but officially it was suppose to add rigidity to the carburetor area to prevent throttle linkage flexing or bowing under load (especially under WOT).

zoom into the image of Toms Ultra Flex.. Clearly has the dimples.

Thanks guys! All good points, just wanted to refresh the topic. My current battery is an Optima Yellow Top and has served me very well. Unfortunately, the brand has fallen out of favor as the premium performance as it once was.

Sorry to open up Pandora's Box, but its been about 16 years since my last battery purchase. AGMs are cheaper, brands have gone in and out of favor, heck, lithium is now an option. Anything interesting to look into?

Toms Ultra Flex Flares

Thanks for the suggestion. You can feel the air from the fan blowing on the engine. I am probably working against an old radiator with some degree of blockage, and a fan that is drawing from the sides more than "through" the radiator. New radiators are cost competitive with a professional flush...

Certainly didn't mean to offend you or anyone else.. You are absolutely right, "nothing" is an absolute term and the topic has absolutely been broached on the internet. Thank you for the correction. I should have been more precise in my attempt to be lighthearted and be clear that in comparison...

I've been restoring my Grandfathers's 65 Mustang. Yesterday I got it on the road for the first time. As I drove, the temp needle keep creeping to an uncomfortable temperature.... Get it home and look at the stock setup... Old radiator, four blade fan, no shroud, can't even feel airflow through...

I did that.. I had to do a last min engine swap before a roundup. Didnt have the time to sort out the EFI so I just put a HEI dizzy and a electric fuel pump and was on my way. Was never able to get the carb tuned to my liking so I eventually installed a Fitech system. Very happy with...

As one of the people in attendance of your attempt, I believe that most people were cheering you on and only a small minority was warning you not to do it!!

ha ha ha!! Trick question! All three are a sliding scale... Any one factor can compensate for a deficiency in the other. A good spotter can get a rookie through anything (if he is willing to listen)... An awesome rig can make an average driver look like a rock crawling God. I've seen good...

Lol... Details like that rarely reflect in any significant way into its value. My open rear diff spends the vast majority of time on the street with occasional "wheeling weekends". Life was difficult on the trail until I added an Aussie Locker to the front. No doubt my setup could be improved...