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    Posted: 19-June-2014 at 1:10AM
Anyone else have trouble with pulleys rusting. One old timer said its the new belts.Less serface area and they stretch.Is one paint better than another.
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pulled the pump,was leaking and had much play.Also made clunking sound.Down side the new res.is white plastic.Wonder if plastic coat paint will work on it.
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Clean them to metal and use a nice engine 500f degree spray paint on them. Do not skimp here or it will drive you nuts. Use real gaskets

Johnny cash Special 74-75-76 freak. 77 XR7. 78 LTD II sport looks pretty but poop 302 in it.
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