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Recent content by Wild_Bill

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    Cracked Block, leaking coolant, cant sell it

    I've got a few friends that TIG weld. is stick better for some reason, or just the most popular due to cost?
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    Cracked Block, leaking coolant, cant sell it

    yea ive got pretty good access. will look into nickel rod.
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    Cracked Block, leaking coolant, cant sell it

    1970 580CK. Got a long hairline crack (12 inches) in the block from 'decades ago' from what my buddy told me when he sold it to me. He assumes it's a coolant freeze crack as there's no coolant/oil mixing. Weeps coolant in drips constantly. Never gave me any issues as long as I topped off...
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    580CK, Spend it, Send it, Sell it

    Hmm didnt think of that. But the last thing I want to do is make it harder to start.
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    580CK, Spend it, Send it, Sell it

    yea i was afraid of that. saw a few threads of people paying good money for pump rebuilds. $500-700 if i remember correctly
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    580CK, Spend it, Send it, Sell it

    All good advice fellas thanks. The one thing that makes me the most nervous is the Fuel Injector Pump keeps dripping while the things just sitting there. Not running or nothin. Seems to be a good 1/16" Axial shaft play on the lever retaining screw, as shown below. Anyone got a better...
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    580CK, Spend it, Send it, Sell it

    Good day Fellas, Hope y'all are enjoying the weather this fine Spring. I'm new here so i apologize if this ain't the right place to post this. Gonna be helping an ol buddy of mine with his 580ck, 188D. Hasn't seen any love in the last few years, and is needed for one more project before he...
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