The Jalopy Journal
155 to 162 all cylinders...was the first thing I checked
yeah...checked TDC ( several times) and it is dead on...I think im gonna try to set it up all in at about 3000/3200 rpm...it acts sluggish, like...
LOL....dully noted
the old distributor is a worn out Mallory that has issues...this engine is in a Sunbeam Tiger that originally had a 260 v8...has a 650 Holly and...
3000 rpm
Have a 72 Ford 302, basically stock with headers in a car that weighs about 2000 lbs with a 5 speed manual trans...picked up a used MSD...
Im not sure if the 32 spindles lower the front much if any but I used 32 spindles because they have removable tie rod ball ends that can be turned...
I did a tech article on this that spells out the moves with pics look up Lowering my model A[ATTACH]
way cool
My 31, before and after[ATTACH]
My old 29, before and after[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My sedan, before and after[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sad to report a local (to Central Calif.) legend, Marsh Runyon passed away at 86 yo...Marsh was well known for his bad ass GMC powered Bonneville...
I haven't heard if Marsh is still around...I spoke with him about 2 years ago...
Thanks ya'll...gives me an idea where to look....my first ford engine, not mine, a friends...
do they screw in?
they are 5/16 thread with 3/8 into head[ATTACH]
We have a 72 Ford 302 that has a ticking lifter...it has rocker arm adjusting nuts that tighten all the way down (apparently) with no...
Bad ass....MAN I luv this car.
Luv the 348/409s and the nailheads, flatties and hemis but for everyday driver make mine a 383 SBC...absolutely RIPS in an 1800 lb car...and I can...
There is alot to like there...like a drill press, MIG, etc...once you've owned one you can't live without one. This is actually my 4th[ATTACH]...
Yup...luv mine too[ATTACH]
this just popped up on Facebook Marketplace in Fresno, Ca...[ATTACH]
LOL...yup, things were different back then...my best friend and I actually took 2 Taco mini bikes, cut them in half and built a 2 engine bike with...
Sheeiiittttt…I was 2 pedaling it back in 1959[ATTACH]
Had some lettering done on the roadster...some to my wife and a little to my father, who is the reason I do this stuff.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My current before and after[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Man, I'm not usually into Ts but I really like this one...tire/wheel combo, low windshield...this things got it goin' on...nice car
Now days, a drive thru town elicits very few acknowledgements... unlike 25 years ago when the same trip would have a majority of onlookers giving...
Technically! [ATTACH]
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