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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/28/2007 8:11:12 AM

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Thanks Buckshot, but ya, I'm up on the pilot bearing.

Not my first rodeo, just first time corralin' a Vette.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/28/2007 1:16:10 PM

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The pan is hitting on the power steering cyl., where it ataches to the relay rod.
So, a pan for a Vette WITH power steering, should be the one I need.

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Full adjust ride height and
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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/29/2007 9:20:39 PM

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You're making progress. Have you considered the Chevy needle bearing pilot bearing. I'm putting one in mine. Should be bullet proof.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/29/2007 9:27:37 PM

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To be honest with ya, I didn't know there was such a thing. I'll look into it, Thanks.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/30/2007 12:51:51 PM

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The pilot bearing vs. the pilot bushing is the way to go.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/30/2007 2:54:29 PM

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Forgot to mention but I think the needle bearing one is for pickups, so that might help the parts guy find it. Will try to find my P/N.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 6/4/2007 12:39:40 PM

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Hey Dave, I still don't hear that big block running from up here. I should be able to hear it without mufflers from there.Ha!! Take your time ,its all the little things to finish it off that takes time. Any pics yet.I still havn't taken the time to figure out how to get mine on yet.Well got to go.Talk at ya later.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 6/4/2007 4:24:14 PM

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I have been blessed!

I am so greatful, the new oil pan showed up today. Now, I can really pick up some speed to finish the install.

Many thanks go out to my new "Parts Man", for havin' exactly what I needed!

( I won't reveal who he is, 'cause I'm keepin' him all to myself.

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Thanks a million Bro!

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 6/4/2007 5:47:54 PM

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I was just gettin' ready to ask how the oil pan search is going, now your tellin' us you won't let us in on your new secret parts man and to think of all the unselfish help we've given' ya, man I thought you was old school. have fun on your run Dave.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 6/4/2007 7:07:23 PM

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Yep, I'm old school.

My resource wishes to remain annonnommiss (how's that for misspellin' a word

), and I shall respect his wish. Besides, I don't want him to run out of parts. He may have somethin' else I need.

Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate all the help from everyone here at CF. The best bunch of Vette nuts in the world.

My hat is off to those in the know, that don't mind sharin' their knowledge with not only me, but everyone else who needs a little, or a lot, of info.

I'm not done with the "Starship", so I'll probably have ta bug y'all again and again.
And many thanks to Patrick, Amanda, and everyone else behind the scenes, for givin' us such a great place to gather.

A park like setting, with trees, a stream, green grass, sunshine, great friends to play with, and ...................... a parkin' lot full of Vettes.