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Since older parts are getting scarce at the junkyards,  I've been thinking about more modern drive train swaps other than the usual LS stuff.  Let's throw around some idea's.
Jeeps have a modern straight 6 and 5speed manual trans in the 2wd XJ  would make a  great swap.  Also the axles are a  good width for 30's cars.
I've had a crazy idea floating around the back of my mind forever.
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I acquired a 2wd front axle recently and thought it would make a great "plan C" if this other doesn't work out.
It's the right width and would lift the 32 about 5" . Total mad max tire/wheel combo. 😉
It looks like I could get the steering to work if I made a custom steering arm or turned the axle around for rear steer.
So while I had the car up on jacks.  I mocked it up at the height it would be at and sat a 31" tire in its place. A 32" would be more fitting.
I shouldn't have done this cause now it is taunting me.  😁

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Recently picked up a 1990 Jeep Wrangler basketcase. Installing a new timing chain set I didn't realize that the 4 and 6cyl engine timing chain covers don't have alignment pins like the GM engines.  Some guys insert the crank balancer partially using the seal to center the cover, then insert the bolts, tried that and cover was still off center (seal rubber was not rigid enough)

There are factory and aftermarket installation tools $$$ but:

I used an old 3/4" drive socket I picked up at a garage sale and rounded out the square hole to fit the crank, milled a slot to clear the crank key and finally turned down the OD. Install without seal nice and tight now.

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Morning everyone, I have bought a 54 235 and want to swap out with the 6 cyl in my 1931. I would prefer to stay with the manual trans setup in the car for now. Can this be done?  Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated

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A customer of mine needed a couple of door finger pulls made for a custom interior he has.  The original were so thin they broke the first time he pulled the doors closed.  Mine are made of a heavier plastic and have a nice textured finish on the.  Lokar sells metal ones similar to these.   They measure  3 /58 " long and 1"wide for the opening they fit.  Held on by 2 screws.  $ 38.00 pair.

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Monday evening Tom came over, he was waiting on his oldlady to get home from visiting friends out of town. He was playing with Rowdy, stopped and asked if i knew his earflap was swelled. No i didn't, still can't see it untill i hold it up. Looked up dog earflap swelling, (Aural Hematoma)got possible infection from mites or ear. I flush (Curaseb ear flush) his right ear every 2 weeks left ear once a month to keep it clean. Vet says cheap is to drain $400, surgery if required $2500🤯 Thats not gonna happen, checked internet vets said leave it alone, get a syringe and drain, or try Preperation H twice a day 14-21 days. Two weeks ago i had him on leash to go out, fushed his ear and he shakes the hell out of his head to get it out. He smacked the storm door with his right ear flap, i remember thinking damn that had to hurt. Then remember the injury to ear flap they mentioned.

His looks like the german shepard. I can't get a pic of his.