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    Check with your local track/ autocross crowd, they will know if there is a friendly alignment shop in the area. When I was in Chicago it was Abe and Docs in Batavia, I grease grimy place, but there was always a few interesting cars around. The owner loved doing something different
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    Carl, where did you get that idea? Graham
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    I did a little checking, and as long as you don't need the extension to the stud, a regular bolt might work. Checkout this Ford Knock sensor bolt https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-knock-sensor-bolt-w500310s437 It also has other names Other Names:Mount Bracket Bolt, Starter Bolt, Tensioner Bolt, Water Pump Bolt, Belt Tensioner Bolt, Belt Cover Bolt, Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor Bolt, Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt, Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt, Bolt Hex.Head
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    Wow that is a crazy stud. I think the local Pick-a-Part visit might be in your future:) It probably looks something like this. (this is not a Ford Part) https://gt4-play.co.uk/shop/knock-sensor-stud-and-nut
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    I am close in Laurel MD, about 25 miles away. So maybe I can help. You say there is a workshop? We need to find out what's in there, just to see how close this is to a complete car. If your interested PM me with your phone number and we will work something out. Graham
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    It was a Prusa PLA+, nothing special. I believe using some of the newer filaments that can stand high temps it would have been OK. Graham
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    Throttle pulley for the 90mm throttle body. The supplied one was huge and I was only getting about 1/2 throttle. I experimented with sizes until I got just the right movement. The 3D printed one lasted well, it could the 20 min track day sessions were fine, but the 30 min session it started to deform badly. I had to turn it to a new hole between sessions. Finally I sent the file off and had a CNC machined pulley made. Graham
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    Do we have any idea what it sold for? I have no idea how you would value something in that condition. Graham
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    Just a few seconds https://www.facebook.com/reel/634792102255658
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    Look at the license plate it picture 4. Perfect in the middle of total destruction. Graham
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    I had an Escort MK 1 Twin Cam. The successor to the Cortina Twin Cam. AVO plate big wings. Loved that car. Graham
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    Nice setup, but you will still have a tuning issue. Good luck finding a dyno operator that will tune them. But if you want to stay with carbs they are far better then Weber's Graham
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    Interesting project. Very possible, I think a MegaSquirt would be a good place to start your research. Your going to need a crank and probably cam position information. Solve those problems and you will be well on your way. Graham
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    History is always a good source of history. But the new Takoma had a BIG transmission issue, and I think that are replacing all V8 Tundra engines because of swarf left from a machining step. History would tell you that are both great, but maybe not. I would vote for the GM GMT800 models, LS1 none cylinder displacement, great transmission. I got my Tahoe as a tow vehicle, the wife make me take it an all road trips because of how smooth and conferrable it is. 178K miles and running strong Graham
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    It's easy to look back and say "that was a good car". It's much more difficult to predict what current car will be good in 20 years 200k miles. Graham
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    Looks interesting https://gyraline.com/
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    Nothing major this year. New tires the Toyo's are 4 years old, probably Hoosier's A7's. Tidy up the dash area and get myself some more knee space. Most importantly find a new dyno shop, the EPA shut down my last place, I have a lead on a shop in Gatherberg. See if I can get a lower profile sump to improve ground clearance. Graham
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    Johny Miller, think he was a Trans Am racer. Now runs trackside tires supplying track day and race tires. Great guy has a lot of tire knowledge. His track car is a c7 corvette, nice looking car. It has a yellow line about half way up the driver's door. That was the flood level, it's common for insurance adjusters to mark the cars. Graham
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    Locost bike engine https://www.facebook.com/share/12HoNM7DA5b/?mibextid=kL3p88
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    Try using a smaller drill at an angle. If you get the angle right they will not spin. Go around from a few different sides. Then a sharp tap with the same size punch and you should have success. I have never had to grind off a rivet. Graham
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    Check this out
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    Metal based 3D printing might be the savior or the new CNC shops. Draw it up send the file a few days later the part arrives. Graham
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    Talk to your local race and autox fans, I am sure there is a local alignment shop that will be friendly. Most box type shops will only do what's in there database. In Chicago we found Abe and Docs in Batavia. They thought it was cool and set the car up as I wanted. Graham
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    Locost unfinished project. https://frederick.craigslist.org/pts/d/shenandoah-junction-lotus-super-seven/7790360534.html Graham
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