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If you are using old Ford wheels you must get them balanced on a machine that centers on the lug nut holes. Most balancers center on the hole in...
Thank you for your reply. Can you suggest how I should mount the pump to get it that low? It is now mounted in the lowest part of the frame just...
I am building a car with a 32 frame and a flathead engine. I am using a 32 style tank with fuel pickup coming out of the top of the tank. I...
Do I have to use that oil pickup with the windage tray? Are they available? I havent seen them in any catalogs I have Dave
Dear experts, I have an oil pan for a late flathead. It has a plate welded to the bottom of the sump in the rear. There are 3 studs sticking out...
When installing an aluminum intake, do you use flat or lock washers under the bolts? Do the bolts go into the water jacket and need sealant on the...
Dear experts, I have a late flathead attached to a 39 trans with a late truck bell housing. I have a new 12 v starter . When I engage the starter...
Thanks for the help Dave
Dear experts, I have some old lights I want to use for parking lights, running lights and turn signals. Do I need bulbs with two contacts? Thanks
There is a silver powder coat that looks a lot like chrome. You can get a satin finish too.
Bob Drake makes water pumps with narrow pulleys
I have restored and driven 2 model A's. They are great at 45 mph. If you want to drive faster and enjoy it you need to do a lot of upgrading...
Be very careful welding on a fuel tank. They can blow up!
Depends on how you are going to use your car. Babbitt bearings will last for a long time if you dont run it too hard. I would counterweight the...
Starting a rebuilt flathead. I am ready to start my rebuilt engine for the first time. Do I need to use break in oil? Do I need to add zinc? Do I...
Get the Vern Tardel book How to Build a Traditional Hot Rod. That is a good start.
Dear fellow crazies ,I am trying to hook up an emergency brake. I have a Model A brake lever mounted to a 39 trans as per Vern Tardels book ....
Dear Friends, I am attempting to properly shorten a torque tube . I need to know if there should be any play in the housing where the inner and...
There is no such thing as a correct green. If ford had some extra paint that needed to be used up they dumped it in A little extra black or blue...
I have modified a chevy distributor to use in a flathead engine. The books say to set the advance curve to be 24 deg and it should be "all in" by...
I modified a chevy points distributor to fit in my late flathead. I am supposed to change the advance curve. I have a friend that has a...
I think the bearing surface is just a bump in the casting that keeps the cam from moving forward. I may be wrong as its been a while. I dont think...
I have a 37 axle. Mine had wide five drums. The drive shaft was reduced in diameter except where the splines are so I couldnt shorten it. I got a...
Dont forget to radius the ends of the leaves. Put a radius on the bottom of the leaves so they dont dig into the leaf below.
I think Shadow rods in Michigan makes 2 piece frame rails maybe they will sell front halves. I have a set of 32 boxing plates for sale cheap.
I am using a 37 Ford rear axle in my car. Do I need to put the speedo gear, thrust washer, and c-clip on the front of my drive shaft if I am not...
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