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I have an older Unilite in a sbc that sounds identical to yours. At least the test procedures are the same. Mine requires the use of a ballast...
I had my worn out original Model A Vicky interior replaced with a LaBaron Bonney Co. kit this past spring. My trimmer actually suggested the idea....
I too have used Bill's Auto Works owned by Bill Squires. I would use him again without hesitation. There was excellent communications from start...
You might do a search for QMA or Quarter Midget(s) Association of America? Request a current rule book if you are so inclined? You could also try...
I too bought from Jack. He always treated me with dignity and respect and the products I received from him were excellent quality. He was always...
I can tell you that my 401 Buick nailhead block also has one inch staggered engine mounts cast into the block, if that is your question? Since I...
If your oil pan has the aluminum dipstick boss, you may want to drill the rivets and remove it before taking it to the hot tank. Some of the hot...
I had the same issue on a 401 nailhead crank. Also a speed gems pilot bearing. I finally drilled some 1/8" holes and used a short hacksaw blade to...
I hate to admit this, but it is true. I replaced 3 " bad starters", ( all warrantied) before I accidentally discovered that one of my mounting...
Does it always start back up once it cools down? Did this problem just surface? What distributor are you using? A little more info might help us...
Might want to start by researching your state requirements? Illinois, where I live has very specific and detailed requirements for securing your...
Their towing service is legit. They even made sure, at my request, that a roll-back was sent. Because of that, the response time took a little...
Clearly you have a wife that loves you very much and has been looking forward to sharing/enjoying additional time with you. What a blessing! It is...
We plan to attend. Will be there in one of the Model A's. Either the Vicky or the roadster. Been our favorite show for years now.
Someone may have suggested this previously, but oven cleaner from the dollar store will do a pretty good job degreasing your engine if you don't...
My 401 nailhead with a stock distributor and stock front pulleys measures almost exactly 31" from the back of the distributor to the bolt heads on...
You might try searching or calling John's Industries. They have parts for both 8" & 9" Ford housings.
I think a weekend / event pass is $50 but it gets you two arm bands and one free tee shirt if I remember correctly. If you pay the one day...
This morning I received a special delivery! My 1931 Model A Vicky arrived from the "D" . Bill rolled up at the exact time he said he would in a...
I had a Model A coupe media blasted. It was stripped to bare metal inside and out. No warps but like sand blasting, I find media pellets now and...
The one on the left looks like a Merc bell housing? Not sure what the one on the right is. I use the Ford truck bell house, known as the 8RT. It...
OK, if my initial post indicating that I am an "old guy" did not convince you, my woeful lack of computer skills should remove all doubt! I had a...
Cruised your site as a guest a few times over the years but don't usually spend a lot of time on the computer so never signed up. I will be 62...
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