The Jalopy Journal
Running a Ford 8BA engine with a Holley 94 carb. I was working in my driveway and blipping the throttle, throttle stuck and I cut the ignition...
I took this from a 1971 Mobilux Cruiser motorhome. I'm pretty sure it was stock. It was nicely installed anyhow. I'd like to put it to use but I...
I have my engine barking off the key. Trouble is, the outer bolt on the bendix is striking something and making a heck of a noise until the...
First off, yea I switched to 12V. Not for reliability or anything, just that I have a pile of old single wire Delcos but nothing for 6V and no...
I'm really close on my 8BA build. I'm down to details and one of those details is the oil restrictor for the feed line to the partial flow oil...
I bought Egge adjustable lifters. I installed them and went to work adjusting them. They were tight and as I was holding them with an Allen...
My crank was ground .020" on the rods and mains. The block has been bored to .080" over standard. I'm using original rods and pins. The machinist...
I think I already know which way I'm going but if possible I'd like to hear from people that know. I think they both can be made to run. Right now...
I'm tearing down an 8BA engine that I got. The block looks magnificent so far and I think it's worth the effort. No cracks except the Ford...
First poke at a flathead. I have an 8RT and an 8BA. I want to mate it to a toploader 3 speed transmission. I'm not sure which block I'll be using...
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