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Thanks for the info. I believe what you're saying is that if the gear had a mark it would line up directly with the keyway. Am I understanding...
I need to reset the camshaft to crankshaft timing on a 59A engine with 1949 Mercury crankshaft and a Harmon Collins cam. There's a timing mark on...
Good question! Haven't tried exactly what you suggest, but did put some of the same fuel in another engine and that engine appears to work o.k.
There's also some good info on the Valvoline web site at this address--- http://www.valvoline.com/faqs/motor-oil/racing-oil/
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I'm 99+% sure the wiring is correct. I wish that was the problem, since it would be simple to fix, but I'm...
Thanks for the suggestions. The engine was running before the rebuild. Therefore, it didn't occur to me to check the valve timing before putting...
Yes, it's just as you describe, except rotor points more toward 8:30.
Thanks! Nice area where you are located, but maybe a little scary in fire season.
Thanks for your response. What you say makes sense, but since I didn't take the cam or the valves out could it have jumped time somehow?
Hello from the high, windy plains. I've been interested in hot rods for a long time---got my first one, a '33 5-window Ford in 1951. Now have...
Just finished rebuilding the engine in my '34 Ford Pickup---59A block, 3 5/16 bore x 4 in. stroke 1949 Merc crank, Harmon-Collins 3/4 cam, stock...
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