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Found the leak! The oil pan drain plug was a home made version (why I don't know...how much is a replacement?...not much) without a copper washer and after starting the old pick-me-up and crawling under to watch while it was idling I could see it weep around the plug. I assume when driving the wind ...

Top of the engine is pristine except where the top (pressured) power steering hose is leaking a little around the fitting...soon to be fixed or replaced. I'm hoping I can find an easy leak to fix, but I be thinkin' it's the main rear seal. I might just pull the engine, replace the seal, get a new oi...

Getting my son's soon-to-be ride ready for inspection at the DMV for registration and making double sure everything is working good...been noticing after driving a little that crankcase oil dripping after shutting off the engine. I got under it today to check it out and can see some drips (not a lot...

It sounds sweet! I'd take it for a spin without exhaust!

Thanks 87sc302! $34 at Autozone IS a heck of a lot cheaper than $214. Maybe I will wait on the MSD until I drop the stroker in a few years from now...

Hope it's good...good deals are few and far between.

Thanks for the input. I'll probably get the 6AL since I'm really trying to make this vehicle reliable and avoid those "I'm-stuck-on-the-side-of-the-rode calls! I have a MSD coil now on it but the stock pointless distributor. Still sorting out the Holley 4160...whoever put it on didn't understan...

Thanks for all the tips, guys! Good stuff. Will double check steering, Funky, in this context, means two 1/4 inch plates with rubber sandwiched between...about 1 1/2 inch worth. Engine WILL stay mild while in my son's hands...once dear old dad gets it back, well, THAT's a different story! I was able...

I've been looking at this site for quite a while and finally joined...principally because I bought for my youngest son (turning 15 in 3 weeks) what is going to be his ride for high school: '90 Ranger with a mild 302. It was 2 other people's project before me, so I'll be finishing it (shortly, my son...

Unless it's real cash (verified by a bank) I'd be VERY careful...too much fraud out there. I almost lost a bunch 'o money on a an Ebay deal about 10 years ago.