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I have a set of ARP studs I would like to use on the 304 flathead using Navarro heads. I did not buy these specifically for the motor, just happen...
80# with the hollows. Cam is already installed.
Well the question was on reliability of the Isky lifters. I don't use stock lifters as I do not have patience to be doing the end grinding to fit...
Tight screw is great. The last 4 sets of hollows I used I had to distress the threads to get them to hold.
Looking at using them in a 304 cu in flathead with a Potvin 425 cam. 80# seat pressure.
a lot of lifters nowadays have screws that come loose and soft faces that were out way to fast and destroy good cams.
I realize they are solid and heavier but I wonder about how dependable they are compared to others. Thanks Bill
isky f8502 adjustable lifters for flatheads good or bad?? Any problem with them??
Glad it all worked out. The hauler was probably scared. Atta boy Cliffy. Nice to see guys step up when help is needed.
had a flatty in my shop a while back .010 cam and std. bearings
most rust is caused by water moisture. Just soak in water and most will free up jmo
You may want to get a different publisher. Neither Ron Holleran (Ol'Ron) nor John Lawson (JWL) have one in their books "Nostalgia" and "Flathead...
Had the pleasure of meeting Paul a few times. Had a ride in the roadster and breakfast with him and a few of his cronies in Denver. I learned...
Seems to me if the book is any good and the author knows his stuff he does not need someone famous to do a forward. Like Ron Holleran's book...
many thanks,
I picked up a 49 and up Ford flathead 4 barrel intake manifold with a Holley list-4218 carb on it. Can anyone tell me something about the carb....
not really garage art but grand kids love it.
Newby here. Old guy from Saskatchewan Canada. Been around old cars most of my life. Never did much to them, just drove them. I like old...
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