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Sounds good except the ones I saw 40 years ago where drooping. So that means you only get 20 years:D:D
Absolutly correct 49-53 merc. the 255 C I engine
In the old days a friend bought a 55 ford Tudor sedan 292 that had no power despite good comp. etc. When he removed the carb for rebuild he found...
Losthope has the right idea it is a shortage of gas not too much. If the floats or needle were bad it would be flooding not stopping quick out of...
In 1959 the neighbor across the road in Glen Lake B.C. had a completely origanal and in mint shape 32 five window coupe he was driving to High...
Most of these guys have a valid point, some are a little blunt maybe even a little rude where some patience might even help someone who is not...
[IMG]Here my old 46 ford parts getter trash hauling gooder truck
Dropped a 302 into a 50 years ago. Use econoline oil pan ,C-4 auto and mustang rad(67) changed the yoke on the drive shaft to the C-4 . The tran...
[IMG]Hows this for a farm truck LOL
I babbitt mine. If it strong enough for my banger motor it will last a long time as a carb bushing. Drill out the shaft bore and pour around the...
Just an update on the block. After cleaning it down to a smooth surface it appears to have been just a flaw in the casting. The whole block is...
If you could get me a price on the kit that would be great thank you:cool:
Two barrel Rochester early Chevy (283-327) and some Dodge carbs are a bolt on or miner fussing to get to fit. Or with an adapter a holly...
Hi I have E-mailed him before just wanting a price as his product looks like a good deal . Have you any idea of what he wants for this?
Yup can`t lose anything by smoothing it down and haveing a closer look. Thanks guys for the input.:cool:
[IMG]Here is a closer shot of the spot ,hope this is better?
[IMG]Cleaned the grease and dirt off my 8BA block and found this. The oil was clean and no sign of internal cracks. Is there a way to repair this...
[IMG]Hi this truck is my third one of the 42-47 ford style. Actually the first and second where Mercury 1/2 tons and where Chevy powered . this...
Just got off there site and wow the prices seem very reasonable. I am just getting started on a 53 Merc 1/2 ton project . Will retain flathead...
Maybe Digger Dave might have some info on these ??
I have ran two early fords with sbc in over the years with the Hurst mount and never had clearance problems . But you must run the short water...
I have a 31 model A engine from a 50,000 mile original car. I just noticed it has a B style distributor . Ok so could it be original or just an...
I have heard of the diesel fuel trick before but haven`t tried it yet. I have a couple 59ab Flatheads to experiment on though.:D
The large washer with four holes is the rear flywheel dowel retainer and keeps them from vibrating out of the crank shaft.
Yes balancing should be almost considered a mandatory exercise on a Model A or B engine rebuild regardless of counter weighting or not. This alone...
Yes you will lose that but why not counterweight the model A crank? just have it checked for true after the welding is done.
I had nothing but trouble with the stock points and condenser in my model A. I have used the modern set up with years of dependable driving on a...
Hello from Kamloops B.C. Sounds like your up near Dawson Creek or Fort ST John way ? Sunny and warm here +14 Keep us up dated on your biulds.
Hmmm my turbo idea is sounding better all the time what with the troubles some are having with the overhead conversions.Is there anyone out there...
The Datsun eletronic dizzy is very easy to adapt to the A or B engine. The one I have used for many years came from a 1978 -82 A-14 engine used...
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