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I have the same combination of parts on my 40 Ford and had the same problem you and "hot rod A" experienced and solved it the same way "hot rod A"...
I recommend Midwest Early Ford Parts. I've always had a positive experience and they sell all brands for less than the other vendors. I usually...
When I put the SBC in my 40 Ford I not only wrapped the exhaust pipe next to the starter but also put a DEI insulation heat shield on the starter....
I have a 40 Ford with a 39 trans and Mitchell OD and it works like a charm, no problems of any kind. The install was straight forward and the...
Auto trans torque converters are huge heat pumps, especially when sitting still and your foot is on the brake. I used to have a deuce highboy...
"A single diaphragm brake booster is suitable for vehicles with four-wheel drum brakes or front disc and rear drum setups, providing moderate...
Tim, I have an OD trans from an early 60's Lark V8 that has a yoke for a driveshaft (attachments). It looks to me like your trans could be from a...
Had the same problem with my OT Chevelle, started fine when cold but wouldn't crank when hot. It has a stock Goodwrench 350 in it and I chased...
I recommend you give the fat rear tires a second thought. I have a close friend that pro-streeted his 40 Pontiac coupe and ran into a whopper...
Unfortunately the trans is long gone so I can't verify the 5 or 6 bolt but someone must know which came in a 55 Special with a 264?
A friend had a 55 Special with a 264 nailhead and factory column shifted 3 speed. It was a barn find and the 264 was locked up so he pulled it out...
Especially since Ford outsold Chevrolet in '57, so go figure....I've owned 2 x '57 Fords and presently have a '57 Chevy and the Fords drive/look a...
I found it ! It's a video by autoanatomy . It's an adjustable tensioner for the belt.
FYI, I had a Corvair when I was a teenager and the biggest issue was the fan belt jumping off. There's a kit you can buy to correct the problem...
To answer your question about the heads; I don't know for certain but unleaded gas wasn't a thing in 68 so unless the engine was intended for...
I want one! Where did you get it?
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the ~200 lbs increase on the front suspension the hemi would add vs. the SBC. You didn't say what the...
Regarding the woodworking; I get that you would like to do everything yourself but sometimes it makes sense to go to an expert and IMO this is one...
I CAREFULLY removed mine before restoring the wheel but putting them back on after painting the wheel was one of the most aggravating things I've...
So I'm wondering, which state is your permanent residence? I'm asking because we have a home in Florida also but are permanent residents of...
Mine with a SBC on them haven't moved in almost 7 years, the motor doesn't even rock when you rev it. I wouldn't worry about them.
Oil leakage is why the rubber mounts fail, they get soaked and soft. I've never had one totally fail in over 50 years of Stude ownership but...
If you want to see street rods, got to Florida. I think a lot of them belong to guys who either built or bought them when they were in style and...
I always use Drake's, they have a metal band around them and I have never had to replace one for that reason.
There may already be one at the feed line fitting on the filter, I'd check before doing anything else.
Tim/All: I looked for the breather for the 59 motor but couldn't find it but no matter. The shop manual says the feed line to the partial flow...
I don't know what the diameter of the original tubing is and/or what size the orifice diameter is. I have a 59 parts motor and can check that...
Tim, in late 62 Studebaker converted their 6&8 cylinder engines from partial flow filtering to full flow. the easiest way to ID a full flow V8...
Is that drag link hitting the shock as it moves? Sure looks like a rub mark on the shock to me...
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