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Thanks Chicken. I'll mark it tonight.
I have another crack from a different BA, and it's also missing the dot. WTH?
No mark under the slinger as I can see the whole gear all the way around with a flash light. Also checked to see if there was a mark on the...
I'm getting ready to install my Merc crank in to my block when I realized there in no timing dot to match up to the Cam gear dot. Is there any...
I looked them up and they are still in business. Going to give them a call when Im back in town.
Didn't get a chance to pull the pan. Have a family emergency and have to drive to Az. Hopefully I'll be able to get to it next week
Update; tested it out today. In low if I give it gas it slowly engages and starts driving but it takes a bit. In Drive it’s less and doesn’t fully...
Wow that looks bad. I guess if this doesn’t work I’ll pull the pan. Also looking in to a local trans shop to see if the can service it. Jimmy959...
Thanks Claymar, I have owned a few Dynaflows in my day. A 53 and a couple 55s. This is the first one I’ve owned that doesn’t have a leak. Well...
Put in about 8oz of K&W. Let it get warm up and gave it a try. She starts moving slightly but doesn’t really get moving. You can tell it’s...
I haven'yt done that. I'll try the K&W tonight. If that doesn't work I'll drain it and pull the pan. Thanks
Fluid smells normal to me. Nothing odd.
Thanks one trick pony. I'll order up some and give it a try.
Yup, fluid is at correct level while warmed up at adle.
Hmmm haven’t thought about the linkage. It’s all original and doesn’t look like it’s been touched but I’ll take a look at the manual and see if I...
I have a 55 Buick I picked that was sitting for about 17 years. Rebuilt fuel pump, replaced water pump, full tune up, new oil and she started...
Thanks glen. I have all new valve kit. I’ll order up some new adjustable lifters for this build. Save the old ones for the BA
All three different valves are the same style and length.
Building my first Flathead, it’s a merc. It’s stock build nothing special. I ordered a valve kit and came with springs. They seem a bit soft but...
Frozen, I believe you are correct. Taking it back to H&H tomorrow to have them finished.
Thanks 19Fordy. The block was boiled and cleaned. Pics don't show well but she's clean inside.
That's correct Desoto
Thanks 29 Guy. That helps.
Hi all, I just got my Merc block and heads back from the machine shop. I was told they grinded the valve seats. Does this look right? I thought...
little more work. I got the bottom of the tank on, and now I can start to figure out where things go as I start fabricating the chassis. Sits...
Thanks Flatheadgary. I don't mind driving. my parents live out in Chino, and I'm out there all the time. Inland isn't that much farther.
Ah that may be an option Onetrick. Thanks
I'll measure across dimensions tonight.
No drive shaft, straight connection to rear end. Its a belly tank build.
I have an old 40/50s 3 speed trans with an open drive, Trying to find the right size ujoints to fit my application but I'm starting to think they...
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