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You're right, Clem. That is something I will do prior to this thing getting on the road. At least I know now how to solve the problems I was...
I went through my new and used parts. I found one used power valve with 7.5 stamped on it. It had 2 gaskets on it. One is soft metal and...
I think you are right on that. Although the valves look similar, one can be pushed in and the other has to be pulled out. Thanks!!
The carb kits I bought came from NAPA. The kits had 2 power valves. I installed the one that looked the closest to the one removed when I...
I rebuilt my model 59 carburetor and adjusting the idle mixture screws all the way in or all the way out changes nothing. The engine is idling...
1936 Ford front brake drums Pair of OEM reconditioned front brake drums for a 1936 Flathead Ford car or pickup truck. They have been cleaned,...
Change is not always good. Bring back the old method of PM's. Just tried to respond to a classified ad per the instructions. Nothing seemed to...
Does anyone know if there were several different lengths of engine steady rods made? I have a '39 1/2 ton with a '46 239 engine. I have 3 sets of...
I'll take your suggestion on running a mechanical gauge along with the stock one; at least until I get a warm fuzzy on the pressures the engine is...
Well, I thought I posted this question last night, but I guess something went wrong. I am in the process of building a '39 Ford 1/2 ton with a...
I have a '39 Ford 1/2 ton pickup with a '46 flathead engine. I have just rebuilt the engine and was cleaning the oil pan for re-installation....
Thanks for the info. Now, I'm off to buy a bracket. Shortly thereafter, the old one will magically appear!
Can anyone tell me if the steering gearbox frame mount bracket for a '40 Ford is the same as a '39? I misplaced the bracket for my '39 Ford...
I sent the reamer back to Mac's and told them they shouldn't sell that piece of crap. But, do you think they heeded my suggestion? They're still...
Thanks for the response, but I guess I'm missing the point on the springs shaped like a banana. Aren't they all shaped that way? If I heat and...
I just finished rebuilding the rear axle for my '39 Ford 1/2 ton. Pinion preload, gear backlash, gear mesh all perfect. I fabricated a spring...
Thanks guys for the helpful info.
I have a '39 Ford truck torque tube and looking down inside, I can see a roller bearing about halfway down. There's a grease fitting on the...
Mac's Antique Auto Parts sells the Ford green engine paint. They claim it is the correct shade, but some of their claims on other parts/tools...
Thanks for all the info. Sounds like Mac's is selling a genuine piece of useless crap. I talked to them on Friday and they want me to talk to...
OK, calling Mac's in the morning to see about sending the $160 reamer back. Then off to the machine shop.
Help!! I purchased a king pin reamer from Mac's Antique Auto Parts to do the spindle bushings on my '39 Ford pickup. I know you are supposed to...
Thanks again everyone. I bought this car based on a friend's word that the seller was an up front and honest individual. Wrong!! Luckly, I...
Thanks everyone for the info. Looks like the guy was indeed telling a story!
Does anyone know if Chevy stamped serial numbers on the frame back in 1948? I just acquired a '48 business coupe (cheap) and the seller insisted...
Looking for a pair of grill lower surround panels for a '39 Ford 1/2 ton. Also need a steering shaft tube.
I have no idea why anyone would want to go to all that trouble to screw up the looks of a nice cab!
$800 for a 1958 Corvette (running but needing a paint job and a top) and $1800 for a 1965 Corvette convertible (in excellent condition). Both...
bobj, thanks for the p/n info on the heater cores.
Thanks for the replies. Now I know about what to look for in a heator core. Maybe I can rig it a little better than Ford did back in the day.
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