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Well the 283 would turn some very high rpms for the time. Most engine back then would not turn much more than 5000. Had a 1959 293 HP Fuel...
Does have a good blue spark? Is it getting gas to the carb? You need to know those two things, other wise you are just guessing. There are two...
Here is a picture of one that I just started on.
Coils also work good when a Dog takes a leak on your wheels. They don't seem to come back.
It happens all the time even with people with old cars. My solution in high school was a coil with secondary wire to the ground. They only leaned...
At 75 still building hot rods. also built my own over head cylinder head for a Model A engine, a couple of years ago. Here are a couple of...
Our 28 essex has a very strong frame. I do not think you will find one any better. We put a 50ts chev pickup front axle in the 28 works great.
They were set up with a switch, that changed direction of the currant through the points every time it started.
Level the carb flange, unless you are doing hill climbs, then make a adapter to set the carb at the angle of the hill.
The only way I would sleeve that block is if it was the original block for a original car. Find a better block, that block took a real hard hit....
I done it years ago, if memory is right, had to turn the spindle to fit the GM bearings, and use a spacer, because the spindle is to long.
Yes I had a Erskine. It was a 1928, wish I would have kept it. It would go good with our 1928 Essex 2 door.
235 engines have the same fiber timing gear, as a 216.
Yes you can do it, but you will have to move the steering over about two inches. Most guys build a box on the out side of the frame. You can use...
I would just replace that spring, guide, and retainer. Then look at the valve stem and make sure it is ok.
Stock mounts are the best way to go for the A engine. The rear mount does have rubber between mount and frame. Front mounts have springs. I use...
At 75 I hate post like this one. My driving skills are still good. I do not need glass to drive, my reflexes are faster than most. My last drivers...
And your kids will probably do the same for you soon.
I you do not have pressure to the mains, do not use a modern seal. If you do it will probable leak. You need to adjust the mains like stated...
Wrong The 235 with the tall side cover was a truck engine. In 1950 the power glides had a 235 with the short side cover.
I think the thinner the wall the faster the heat gets to the water. I have bored many engine .155 over size. Never had one run hot. I think it is...
Here is how I,m doing it. 39 engine and 39 transmission.
Do you know why they call them stovebolt engines?
yes they are a very good all around cam.
Flat head V8 are very reliable. They use to run 100000. miles with no problem. You can drive them any speed you wish. They were not babied back in...
I had a couple of 59, 283-290hp vetts. Always adjusted the valves warm and running. We did all over head valve cars that way.
Yes they go bad, most likely the diaphragm. But could be broken linage, or bad check valves. They had to be replaced a lot back in the day. They...
Working for my Dad fixing cars and rebuilding engines.
When built right, they would tear up a stock flat head V8.
It had poured rods, and insert mains. You can also bore out a 216 and use 235 pistons. They are then like the early 235 with the tall valve side...
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