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Lake919
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:24 pm    Post subject: Engine build questions Reply with quote
Ok guys I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and should be able to do this myself. Can someone list what I would need to build a complete engine for a 71 Fasty. I want carbs.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
There are books available.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My BIL is an electrical engineer, and can't change a light bulb. As Glenn said, get books.


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:32 am    Post subject: Re: Engine build questions Reply with quote
Lake919 wrote:
Ok guys I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and should be able to do this myself. Can someone list what I would need to build a complete engine for a 71 Fasty. I want carbs.


...an engine builder... Wink

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
possibly the bugme video its really good and easy to understand
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