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That's exactly my thinking on ladder bars. I see people putting heim joints on ladder bars at the axle end, why I don't understand except maybe...
The links would pivot at the axle ends, my current plan using rubber bushings from GM rear control arms, at each end of the links, and the center...
I thought about the ladder bars, but have a couple of reasons I chose not to go that route. First, I really don't see any difference in the...
Ok, I've seen a bunch of A rods with solid mount control arms, but you guys have convinced me this is not the safe way to go, especially when this...
This looks good Don. I was thinking about putting the master cylinders under the floor, but I've decided to use early '60s Ford masters for both...
I bought this alternator, looks great. Now to build that bracket. Thanks for the suggestions.
Ok, so I've scrapped the flathead and bought a nice '63 289 for the A. I am going to mate it to a T-5 out of an '89 S-10. I am totally...
This looks like it will fit the bill for me, I'll look into one. Thanks
I want to put a small alternator on my SBF. I've been thinking about converting a motorcycle alternator to belt drive. Has anyone tried this, or...
I'll always like flatheads, ain't nothin' that sounds better or looks better. This was going to be a low dollar project as I've got a '70 442 and...
First block was full of cracks, and had been sleeved, although the sleeves don't bother me, the second was a 'good block' , never bored, but three...
Thanks for the link, but I can't find one there either. I just browsed their carb kits and they only have on for a marine carb and for the...
Ok, so I found a 63 289, though I couldn't really tell what it was till I got it home, those early SBFs all look pretty much alike. This one has...
I chose to go with the 221 if I can find one because this is for my wife, we want to keep the old banjo differential, and leave it as stock...
Ok, I've been burned enough trying to find a decient late flathead block. I've decided to go with a '62 or '63 221 (hard to find) or 260 in my...
No, I don't believe the pistons have been knurlled. The checkered pattern does not go around the piston, it's just a rectangle above and below...
There was only a slight ridge, the pistons easily slid over it. The ring grooves are square with no sign of wear and the rings fit nicely with no...
I had planned on reusing the pistons I pulled from my '51 Ford flathead engine, they are in very good shape, even still have the logo and...
Another question already. I find there are lots of new old stock piston sets available for the flathead V8. Will any set for the 239s fit this...
Since this block has been bored enough to need sleeves (didn't now they didn't come that way) I've decided it's not worth the time or cost of...
I'm learnin'. With the cracks between the cylinders and intake valves on two cylinders, and being bored so much it had to be sleeved, I've...
I read that Ford used to stock pistons to fit the Flathead V8 cylinders with the sleeves removed. Is this still an option? And if so, who...
[IMG]More problems....more cracks. I have a crack near the valve seat on one intake valve. Is this a place that works well with stitching?
I'm thinking just a small hole, 1/8 or so would be better than a threaded hole with a bolt in it. My thinking is a smooth hole would be stronger...
I've got a '51 RT Flathead with the familiar crack between the water jacket opening and head bolt hole. I wasn't really worried about it until...
It has occured to me that this may not be the origional rear end, someone has put juice brakes on it, long ago. I'm wondering if maybe they went...
I totally agree, I do like the look of the banjo rear end. This is a secondary project though, and I think I can get a 9 inch, or even an 8 inch...
Thanks for all the advise. It looks like my choices are to upgrade to a '37 or later banjo or more modern rear end. I'll probably go with a Ford...
I have a '51 RT Flathead Ford engine I am going to put in my '29 pickup. I would like to use the origional 'banjo' rearend. I heard once that...
I realize this thread began some time ago, just wanted to put in my two cents here. I have done this repair, successful the first try. With only...
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