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I would definately not sell the bug, they are only going up in price, you will regret it. i had a 66 with a 6'' narrowed beam, dropped in the back...
hey Bull im just a new guy learning, why did you go with a 80's mitsu alt vs standard chev alt??? tahnks for the help... Raf
yeah leave it in there and cuta round it, the gauge goes nuts because of the sloshing, it wasnt designed without foam in it. shouldnt be too hard...
Thanks bruce, thats in the top side of the motor correct? i did use marvel mystery oil in the tank and i will drive it untill i do anything...
rockabillybassman- i agree with you on the get the coolant flowing, but it didnt have thermostats before and it didnt run very cool. i added the...
my grandfather gave me a truck with a 302 and its a mexican block kind... i had heard about the difference but everyone i talked to about it...
ok so its been a few since this last issue. im running a bubbas hotrod dizzy now and the the timingis spot on. i decided to run down to the bus...
looks kinda like a holley 94 http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/!_FORD_FLATHEAD_CARBURETOR_IDENTIFICATION! [IMG]
did you go with bags or static drop? good looking 4 door i also have a more door, its alot easier to get the familia in there...hehehe
KomoG2- hows your ride coming along?
chev dizzy on a ford flathead...courtesy of bubbas hot rod shop! [IMG]
Make that 201!!! Thanks Bubba, nothing but quality! i would highly reccomend this product!
I live in Southern GA and i just purchased a 50 custom deluxe... i dont have any fancy tools or anything and i read that an effective way to ck to...
welcome 2 2many! i also have a more door, youll find this website is AMAZING! sit a spell stay awhile... Raf
I just went through this, youll get Brad Penn and Valvoline VR1 and rotella as suggestions, basically anything with high zinc content. i believe i...
My kids always name my cars, the first was a 65 ford country sedan wagon, the oldest named it Henry because im assumiong she read ford on the...
heres mine 6v 1950 ford custom deluxe flathead 239, 3 on the ol tree looking to throe some shorter coils and lowering blocks... [IMG]
Im a big fan! AWESOME!
moefuzz did you ever get this straightened out?
JohnEvans: um yeah sure i did :D j/k i completely forgot about that step!!! lol i'll get right on it. big bad john: i do have two temp gauges,...
sorry for your loss, i will keep your family in my prayers...
ok so i figured out the float thing. it was alittle off but not too much so i "reset" it to the specs that everyone on here claims. next i was...
So after I get these few leaks taken care of I will be attacking the fuel System. How do I exactly ck the float measure from the flat surface down...
its not the original one, after market temp gauges have a 3/8 pipe threading on it. if you can find a 3/8 female compression fitting married to a...
Ok fellas, well i was typing out answers and the hamb crashed. :( so if i forget someone again sorry. Mike51Merc- The old coot that sold my wife...
Thanks Ray! i was hoping that was the case, the only issue is that i can only get about 40-50 MPH down the road, it feels "sluggish" i ck'd timing...
thanks for the help guys, John Evans- i did think about installing thermostats but if its free flowing and warming up to 190 and staying there...
i ck'd the diaphram, i dont have anything to measure exactly how much vacuum im pulling but i placed a small hose on it and drew in some air with...
video of the flattie running http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22PnvLTeV74
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