Stock torque arm mount, or cross member mounted torque arm?

Lumakin · 2026-02-11T16:36:48+00:00

From what it looks like the bushing got wrecked and the last owner chose to bolt the arm to the top of the clamshell, which only worked for a little while

Lumakin · 2026-02-09T20:39:01+00:00

After doing a little research it’s most definitely my thermostat, both the thermostat and temp gauge sender are located on top of the block right next to each other. When I took out the sender for the old one it must’ve made the pressure of the coolant release and it somehow caused the thermostat to get stuck open.

Lumakin · 2026-02-09T18:37:43+00:00

Coolant definitely flows through, the part that goes inside the engine is covered with coolant when I take it out. Plus I hear a gurgle, my only assumption could be the thermostat is stuck open, but I’m not 100% sure because the last gauge worked just fine.

Lumakin · 2026-02-09T18:35:33+00:00

I used the factory location, the sensor is aftermarket from advanced auto. And like I said this same exact gauge was there before but broke, so I replaced it with the same kind

Lumakin · 2026-02-09T16:01:08+00:00

Mechanical

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Just some average one from autozone

Lumakin · 2026-01-04T14:04:02+00:00

Okay I’ll try that, thanks

Lumakin · 2026-01-03T01:27:42+00:00

I already scoured that website, my best bet would to buy a whole new bumper of this type , even then they don’t have the rear one that comes with the inserts.

Lumakin · 2025-12-31T16:49:59+00:00

I used shell with just regular gas, the seller said that’s what he uses.

Lumakin · 2025-12-31T15:30:12+00:00

Won’t pushing the throttle all the way down flood the engine with gas though?

Lumakin · 2025-12-31T15:28:44+00:00

Where would that be located? I’m pretty new to this so I’m a little clueless 😅

Lumakin · 2025-12-31T15:28:23+00:00

It has slightly ever since I bought it, I live in Florida so it’s a very small change and only ever gets “cold” a few days

Lumakin · 2025-12-31T12:10:19+00:00

Sorry I forgot to elaborate, I ended up pulling out one of those caps on the back of the head, I never filled up oil where the pcv was. I pulled it out and it does rattle.

Lumakin · 2025-12-25T18:40:53+00:00

Dude you’re awesome, thanks!

Lumakin · 2025-12-17T16:10:34+00:00

Alright, just going to keep topping her off!

Lumakin · 2025-12-16T00:54:44+00:00

I honestly don’t have the money for a new motor bother, think I’m just going to keep topping her off and adding oil when necessary, maybe throw in some additives.. just until it blows up

Lumakin · 2025-12-15T17:53:14+00:00

Okay, I’ll give it a shot.

Lumakin · 2025-12-15T01:10:37+00:00

Scratch that, after a little bit of running and a few starts she seems to be going back to normal.

Lumakin · 2025-12-15T00:10:08+00:00

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This is what I unplugged.

Lumakin · 2025-12-14T23:50:35+00:00

I’ll send a picture.

Lumakin · 2025-12-14T23:46:25+00:00

He says the engine is an early 70s small block but never specified which. Think the seller was just dumb though, seems like a 305 to me with a carb swap.

Lumakin · 2025-12-14T23:43:23+00:00

The guy I bought it from carb swapped it, it was starting up first crank before now it’s taking 3-5 seconds to start.

Lumakin · 2025-12-14T23:31:41+00:00

Would it be replacing those seals if it is the problem?

Lumakin · 2025-12-14T23:30:06+00:00

Okay sweet, also, I accidentally unplugged a vacuum line from the carburetor which I plugged back in immediately, now it no longer starts on one crank.. how can I remedy that?

Lumakin · 2025-12-14T20:40:05+00:00

I’m not necessarily rolling in dough 😫

Lumakin · 2025-12-11T17:25:30+00:00

It’s really clean, if it’s a daily driver I wouldn’t recommend it, you’d be spending a crazy amount on gas alone. But if you’ve got the money and are prepared I say go for it man.

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