The Jalopy Journal
Make sure that your distributer spark advance is working properly. Retarded spark can cause overheating.
You should be able to easily lift out the fuel pump push rod. If you can't do that, then something is wrong. The push rod may be hanging up in...
Here are the plans to make your own:
Dave, the dark colored trans is probably not a '34. At least the shifter assembly and the rear mount are from a later trans.
Like this:[ATTACH]
Beautiful job! I am not familiar with the "Daroks" water manifold. Is there a pump inside it?
Ford used a spring under the bolt for that rear mounting point. The spring would allow some degree of movement when the body and frame wanted to...
I used a pair from a 1932 Chevy on my Model A (a long time ago). I found them to be much brighter or better focused that the Ford headlights.
The clips look like this: [ATTACH]
I had never heard the 270 degree theory for a 3/4 cam. I doubt that is the real reason for the term, but I do like the logic.
There is a coupler that connects the drive shaft to the pinion. The coupler is held on to the drive shaft and to the pinion with a pin. One or...
There are often NOS and NORS bearings on e-bay for reasonable prices. However, you must know exactly what you need since there were so many...
Flatheads do not need high seat loads from the valve springs. Seat recession should not be a problem if the seat loads are low as they should be...
I grew up in a small town in southern Virginia and there were quite a few pre-war hot rods around in the late '50's and early '60's. There was an...
I would really try to keep to pre-war or early post war era for this car. In other words, get rid of the few '50's elements. The interior really...
If the bore is not badly worn, I would consider just a quick hone job and new rings.
[ATTACH] Beauty and the beast. 1957 Dodge front face is just ugly!
[ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Borgward Isabella Coupe
All you have to do is find what distributor will fit in it. Perhaps someone can help if you give the diameter of the hole where the distributor...
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
