You bet - sorry, easy to get sidelined.

Actually that reminds me of another issue on my 49 - when the 235 finally tossed a rod, I ended up swapping in a fuel injected 4.3. It ran but there's always some gremlins. The TPS in particular was out of range - when I replaced it, the reason for it was there was a bunch of tiny spider eggs and a sac in THERE (between the TPS and the TBI housing). That nest in turn had corroded the TPS mechanism, apparently the reason for it being out of range.

That corrosion can end up in otherwise protected areas like under trim, etc. Just another consideration for anyone restoring these old girls, particularly after they've been sitting for a while.


1949 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton - Still Solid. Regular Driver
OT Vehicles:
1925 Hudson Brougham Super Six
1950 Chevrolet Styline (Parts)
1952 Canuck Pontiac Sedan Delivery (Well Underway)
1973 F250 4x4 Highboy
1977 F250 4x4 Lowboy