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hey scooch, are you saying the mechanical pump will work like a pressure regulator?
ok so i replaced the old pump, electric is also installed, the regulator is a POS and i can't get it to stop leaking. so what do i need to check...
thanks again for the info. so i just got the truck running after i purchased it from the previous owners widow. it had not been registered since...
ok thanks for the info. not to ask a silly question but....so disabling the pump isn't necessary?
hi, working on my 37 ford panel with a 59AB. i've been having some fuel pump issues and i'm thinking about going to a electric. my questions are,...
ok thanks for all the input. as it turns out, it was a angle problem. i had a fresh set of eyes. my wife came down to the shop and said"raise it...
hey ya'll, so i'm working on my 37 ford panel with a 59AB and a 39 style trans. took the torque tube and rear out to address a clutch issue. after...
ok thanks for all the info. i have it out now i can't get it back in!
hey ya'll' working on my 37 ford panel, 59AB and 39 style trans. trying to get to the clutch so i need to pull the rear. trouble i'm having is...
hey ya'll working on a 59AB and i want to replace the head gaskets. i think i'll just order a complete set. my question is what will the 59AB...
ok thanks. i was thinking that it couldn't hurt so i'm doing that for sure!
i just thought of a follow up. if i use copper head gaskets, is it a good idea to use copper gasket spray or any other sealer? thanks
thanks for the info folks and that is a sharp lookin engine!
i have a question regarding head gaskets. will a 8BA head gasket work on a 59AB? after doing some searching, it seems it is a pretty complicated...
hi ya'll so working on my 37 ford panel with a 59AB and since this is a new project, i have done all the necessaries involved in a first start....
i'm in tucson az. pete, is the vintage puller correct?
hi, so working on my 37 ford panel that has juice brakes and i need to get the rear drums off. i know vintage precision has a puller but its $175...
hey thanks for the reply. i found a set at CW moss. cheers
hey ya'll working on a 37 ford panel with a 59AB and i want to replace the radiator hoses. the 2 places i've tried have told me that i need to use...
ok thanks for all the suggestions. when i pull the dipstick, the oil looks fine but when i drain it, it is black, thin and while it won't make my...
yes, it didn't. any ideas?
i've changed the oil after trying each of the 3 fixes, rebuilt carb, rebuilt fuel pump, and adding a pressure regulator, and after only 15-20...
hey ya'll, yes, i should have included more info. the engine is a fresh build. compression is 120 wet across all cylinders, 100 plus dry. it runs...
hi ya'll, working on my 51 vicky, 1950 8BA, stock, with the ford 54 carb. i have gas in my oil after only driving the car for a short distance and...
so, i took the easy way out and decided to take my chances with it and not tear it down. i think the top of the engine should be pretty clean...
ok thanks for all the help. so, the holes are just old motor mount holes and no need to mess with them? thanks!
hey ya'll so i'm working on a 1937 ford panel truck which i just bought. i was told the previous owner had it running recently but off the road...
ok thanks nick but, how do i date the engine? i was under the impression that its really difficult to date these engines. was that correct?
ok thanks, good advice!
ok thanks. so the issue is that a bought the panel with a 59AB that was a runner but not for about 6 years. all indications is that this was a...
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