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Take off the water pump belt cold, take off the radiator cap and start it up. Should be no bubbles. Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B....
226 g series going in a 51F3. Old military engine. [ATTACH][ATTACH] Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Pressure test the radiator in some water. A tub or something and look for the bubbles. Block off the upper and lower ports. Pump it up a little...
How does one become a member of the alliance? I'm a little confused. Thanks Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks for the response. I mistakenly swapped the engine mount brackets side to side. Put them on the correct way and it fits like a charm. Good...
Hello everyone. I am putting a 1947 g series 6 cylinder into this 51 f3. The truck was originally a 239 8ba v8. It looks like the 6 cylinder wont...
Flathead is gone. Thank you for the interest. Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks for the response. Not even sure where I got it. Been here forever. Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thank you for the response. I would like to see someone who needs it get it. Thanks for the info! Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B....
Yes, that is what I thought too. Spins free. Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I spoke to Mac Van pelt, he said it cant be done. I am just going to stay with the 4 speed for simplicity. Thank you for responding. Sent from...
Happy fathers day to all. Anyone know what this distributor fits? Corvette? Not sure. Any help would be appreciated. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]...
Free to good home. Engine was rebuilt and then developed a coolant leak due to a cracked water jacket. Must pick up. Carb and generator not going...
Hello all. Looking for some Ford transmission interchange info. I have a 1946 Ford truck 226 G series flathead 6. It has a 4 speed non...
No directions in the package, yeah good point. Can't hurt right? Thanks. Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Good morning. Installing a rear main seal in this flathead 6. The manual says to soak the seal in oil for 2 hours before installing. Is this...
It looks pretty normal to me. Just one more thing, make sure you change the oil after all the head work. Bearings don't like antifreeze too much.
Find someone with a smoke machine and test for leaks the same way we do on modern cars. Fuel is nothing to mess around with. I suggest testing it...
If it ran good on the test stand, what kind of fuel are you using and is it any good?
Are your brakes adjusted correctly? Also, is there an adjustment on the master cylinder rod that may have to be adjusted due to a nice new master...
Just for the hell of it have someone follow you and observe what is happening, you have nothing to lose with that. That will also tell you if the...
Don't give up. Go back to basics, perform a compression check to be sure that the base engine is ok. You did have the valvetrain all apart and if...
Are you sure it is a carb issue? That is a fresh motor, valves may be tight, if they are adjustable. Also see what is going on when it wont...
See if you can borrow a borescope from a local mechanic or see if a tool vendor will give you a "free demo". Like snap on or mac or matco. I have...
Nice job! Just a word of advice on swapping water pumps, make sure the impeller is set up the right way for whatever belt drive you decide on....
Check it for cracks and see if the guy will let you do a compression check. This will at least give you a decent idea of the general health. Not...
I agree with rebuilding what you have or check out Speedway motors, they have new carbs that include new gaskets that are compatible with todays...
I agree, flatheads don't require much oil pressure. I would get an oil pressure reading with a test gauge right at the block to eliminate a false...
Could possibly be one of those French flatheads that the French military used up until the 90's. Just a thought.
This happened to me on my flathead. I did all the same things you did, what I ended up doing was removing the pump and priming it in a tub of oil...
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