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That looks like an 8ba gasket
The plan is some forms of standard floor shifts trans. I have a T5 from a 5 litre mustang in my tbucket and love it.
I have a 291 Desoto hemi going into my 53 Ford Mainline. Are there any install kits available? Motor mounts etc.
Fenton ford / merc dual intake with rebuilt carbs, linkage and fuel line. Made for the 59A and earlier flatheads. Carbs rebuilt by Ken's 94's in...
Unless someone backs out, all the books are sold. Thanks Guys Going through my stuff I find I have 5 copies of Ol'Ron's book Nostalgia left....
Talked to a company today about dry ice blasting to clean my flathead blocks. Any of you guys ever tried it?
More than likely made by Edmunds. As with Fenton, you will often see intakes that look the same but have different logo,s. Apparently if you...
excellent Canadian swap meet. I have had stalls there for the past 12 years.
well my last name is Boomer so I pretty much have to listen to "Boomer Radio" http://www.boomerradio.com/
worked great, many thanks
Bingo, tried that before and nothing, hard getting old. Many thanks
I am looking for the seller of a dual carb flathead I bought just before the HAMB went down. I sent the money order for $275 and now all the PM's...
If they sell horse feed molasses it is most likely sulfated.
Many thanks guys. The pics make things very clear. The guy I am working with has a triple on his motor and wanted to use it. Not possible so I...
Is there an adapter to use a pancake style blower with triple carbs???
Wonderful couple, Met them a couple of times. Don recently bought my supercharger for a flathead display in the museum....
Yes the buyer is always told to do 3 hot cold sequences..
I did an experiment on torquing a while back. I did the full torque sequence on the engine stand. 25#, 35# and finally 45# Then I immediately...
follow the torque sequence from the Van Pelt site. Torque aluminum heads a max or 45#
good point, I missed the 59L Does raise the potential somewhat if all else checks out.
If everything checks out and you can run it for 20 minutes or so, no over heating or water leaks start with an offer of $750 and see what he says....
Gary (go fast) I remember discussing your possible purchase of blocks about 12 years ago and you were setting up shop. I am amazed how far you...
I agree Dirty Old Man, My big mistake was taking the guys word as I had dealt with him before. Learned an expensive lesson. If I cant check it...
If you want the engine and do not want to get burned, be prepared to spend time with the buyer and really check out the engine. Listen to it run,...
standard, just need the hi volume if racing.
probably easier and cheaper to buy a scat crank. 4-1/8 or 4-1/4" stroke. I just finished a 3-3/8 bore by 4-1/4" stroke for a fellow with no real...
I have a chance to pick up a Paxton SN 60 supercharger and thinking of building an 8BA flathead for it. It is rebuilt for 7 psi by a professional...
check out this link should explain all http://www.flatheadv8.org/bellhousing.pdf
I would think the last thing in line before the carbs would be the regulator.. 2-3# for the flatty
Thanks Andy but they are to long. I never use a tap on the threads, just a proper thread chaser.
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