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Ok thanks, it seem my number one isn’t straight down more in a 4 to 5 o clock position?
So I’ve got a new development this is what I was doing before: rotate the flywheel to the TDC mark check where the rotary button is let’s say is...
Tried again tonight with another set of arms I verified and know for a fact are 41 same issue but on another arm. Can’t wrap my head around this one.
Do you know if there is a difference in rocker arms and push rods between 40 and 41?
Putting an engine that was freshly rebuilt years ago back together after putting a new head gasket on. I’m having trouble with the two rocker arms...
1954 Packard clipper. Has some rusting front floor pans but a very very solid car, trunk is perfect. Decent original interior. Car has been...
Sorry I should have been more clear the transmission has been taken apart and most likely needs rebuilt I was just looking at transmission options.
I have a 41 sedan all original the transmission is missing parts and it’s currently got the 216. I’m wanting to swap in a 235, what do I need to...
I think that was it! I also may have not got the tube all the way into the fitting. It’s snug now, thanks for the help!
I’m back! Everybody calm down lol. Sorry for a bad pic it was dark and outside. Here’s the fitting going to an oil bath cleaner on a 270 GMC. How...
I have this compression fitting. It keeps sliding off the end of the line. The others look the same but are on sturdy. I’ve never dealt with one...
For the OHV class not rail/drag.
It’s almost if one should read the rail class rules and not the OHV class rules. ;) Acceptable engines are, FLATHEAD 4 cyl, FLATHEAD V8, STRAIGHT...
I’ve got a spare model A frame, a good 235 and a rear model A axle. Was thinking of doing a TROG rail. What’s my options on the 235 to the model A...
I’m being quoted 6k or more for a model A engine rebuild short block. I’ve got a block I’d like to have built for a project. Is this what you all...
Bump
Bump 600 obo
[ATTACH] I’m listing a set of original 33-34 ford wheels with brand new tires. The wheels have been converted over to 5x4.5 bolt pattern. Tires...
Looks like it may have been done already judging by the light rust where paint has flaked.
I think I made a mistake tonight I was pushing my model A sedan around on Dollie’s. I stupidly pushed on the spare tire on the back, after looking...
Rough old 51 but much worse have been fixed. No grill and the engine is stuck. Most of the trim is there along with the rare business coupe...
Great thank you all
I put a new head gasket on my 41 Chevy sedan. I didn’t even think about dowel pins nor seen any. The gasket aligned just fine with the head bolts....
Oh this is what I’m looking for this is gold.
I’d love to build something with my model a commercial cowl into some sort of truck. I have no cab, maybe something someone would have built in...
There are both long and short cylinder head bolts. Can anyone tell me where the long vs the short ones go? Thanks
Thanks so much!
Ahh, makes sense. So these are probably compression fittings? No flare needed?
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