October 5, 2025
Adjusting the valves
Adjusting the valves on the small block Chevy. Oil deflectors make that job easier.
View on InstagramOctober 31, 2025
350 and an Edelbrock carb
A 350 small block with an Edelbrock carb. The post puts the mileage at 8 mpg.
View on InstagramJanuary 3, 2026
CUCV 1031 on ATF
A little maintenance before an install: CUCV 1031 running ATF. I’ve read that it gives better gas mileage, and I’ll test that. I’m not a rock crawler, so that part isn’t the worry.
View on InstagramNovember 7, 2025
Accelerator cable
About two months before the post, the accelerator cable broke. Shoelaces got me home.
View on InstagramAugust 21, 2026
Wash and fluid checks
A little TLC on the Sierra Grande: a quick wash and fluid checks.
View on InstagramAugust 21, 2026
Driving home
Driving home, the TH400 and NP205 taking it in stride, and I like the V8 sound. The speedometer cable still needs replacing. It bounces around 45 to 50, then stops.
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Reel
Adjusting the valves
Small block Chevy valves, and oil deflectors make it easier.
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