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One of "Fifty ways better for 1950" (Ford's own slogan) was upgraded hood hinges.
I know there is a good reason, but since I'm an "8BA guy", I've forgotten it. If no answer here, try "The Ford Barn".
Yeah, and especially an e-Fire?
My choice as well.
Oh! I may have something to add after all. I built a 258 ci 8BA for my current "Tub" project. It has massaged Edmunds heads, 2 94's on a Navarro...
It sounds OK to me, but that doesn't count. After reading your post, I would say that you probably know more about what you want to do than 98% of...
Do not confuse "straight weight" with "non-detergent". I'll bet the straight 30 them "old guys runnning it" was detergent. Projecting your...
To get serious for a moment, I think your recommendation of non-detergent oil is totally wrong. The O/P is asking about a truck made in 1953....
To reduce the clutter, just see this thread : https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/good-zinc-oil-rotella-t4.1334540/
Oldsmobile offered the J2 option in 1957 and 1958 on their 371 ci engines. There were many exhaust system options available back then, but they're...
It very well may be; I wouldn't know. However, your statement is meaningless as neither is suited for automotive use. You should not be using it...
Why are you asking this? Rotella is formulated for diesel engines, not car engines. By coincidence, it may have adequate zinc, but what about all...
I bought my first Optima for my '51 in the mid nineties. I am on on my third which I bought in 2019. Well over 20 years for the first two and 6 so...
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if a 4 1/8" aftermarket crank use std. journals and 8BA rods or the earlier small journals and rods?
That's a pressed steel bell that originally came on '49-'early '51 Mercury's which is a positive indicator. The truck bell housings that can also...
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