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Assuming the fairlane is question is your avatar, and you want to use the bird kit in it, here’s my comments. The bird and the truck used a front...
Be worth a. Email to Addco. They don’t list one, but they may still have the pattern or dimensions. They built bars for all kinds of cars and...
Guess I better take good care of my Odyssey’s since they’re old ones. Thanks for the tip and the replacements.
Mac at Van Pelt sales is the best I know. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm
I’ve used a pc925 for years. It cranks the 320cid Yblock with 10.5 :1 compression in my bird just fine. Runs the EFI, fuel pump, A/C, 2 fans...
Couple thoughts. Make sure your plate is flat, and perpendicular to the block. It’s not unknown for them to be bent from over tightening to try...
You think it bad now, just wait 35 years till you’re 75 like me. I finally learned to put things back where they belong, increases my success...
Most of the replacement oil filter canisters (before the spin on plate) come the fiber gasket. Those seem to work best between the block and the...
Thanks, reminder of simpler times. I don’t have any pictures, but in my small town of Renton, WA, it was similar. 3rd Ave in old downtown had...
I’v wired more than one paint booth, paint mixing, paint storage (not latex) and various other “explosion proof” locations. Nothing electrical in...
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The wagon used a Dana 44 variant instead of the Ford you’ve got (unless it’s got a police or taxi rear end). I think they’re a different u joint....
I’ve had a short drop in temp turning the heater on, but then it creeps back up. There’s a variety of discussions about getting the air thru the...
Easy way to tell. Pop the hood open. Usually done for more airflow in a “parade” situation, but often will help at speed. A friend with a 57...
I had one experience, sbc, aluminum heads, temp sender in head. On a cold start, the temp gauge would go way up, then suddenly drop, and repeat...
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