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    Agree on the spare battery. I put new batteries...

    Agree on the spare battery. I put new batteries in all the race cars every January, but on occasion one fails during the year. I "should" change the master kill switch on all the cars at the same...
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    And least obvious of all: A printed checklist...

    And least obvious of all:

    A printed checklist from a file you make on your computer. Check the item off when it is actually in the tow vehicle or trailer.
    That will reduce the risk of getting to...
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    Cool, The obvious: Torque wrench for doing...

    Cool,

    The obvious:

    Torque wrench for doing the lug nuts every session
    Longacre basic digital 2" tire gauge. 0-100psi (you can use it on the truck and trailer also)
    Gas funnel that fits your...
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    Always a good project to try. Suggest after...

    Always a good project to try. Suggest after installing the foam, but before you coat the outside, fill it with gasoline and let it set on the garage floor for three days of so. That way, with heat...
  5. I store one car in an enclosed trailer and one on...

    I store one car in an enclosed trailer and one on a mobile work stand in the 2 car garage . . . along with three+ motorcycles, a mill, work benches, storage shelves etc. etc. Yes it's full Ha. ...
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    For most of our engines the lead is more than...

    For most of our engines the lead is more than needed. The real advantage is Phillips 66 100LL was formulated to sit in an airplane's wings for two years without degrading. Just drain off any...
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    An engine hoist can easily lift a FF or FC high...

    An engine hoist can easily lift a FF or FC high enough to put it on a work stand. Cheap at $200 and doesn't take much space in the garage. Lift the front of the car with a flip jack and the back...
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    I grew up in the 1950's living two miles from...

    I grew up in the 1950's living two miles from Phillips 66 research center and engine lab. Their engine lab was a delight to a young budding motorhead. At any time they had up to 32 engines, of all...
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    Make time to do the museum. Jim

    Make time to do the museum. Jim
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    We have had a 3 failures of new Pertronix modules...

    We have had a 3 failures of new Pertronix modules in different formula fords this year, not related to coils. There seem to be manufacturing quality problems.

    Jim
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