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Hudson and studebaker and jeep ran these trans. There are a lot of good discussions on the different boards.
I have been running one for years, on the 49 Hudson. I have not had any trouble at all with it. Mounted in the engine bay , down next to the frame.
Ditto on the AFB.
The use of washers are a must. The use of hardened washers are preferred. The most important thing about going to a alum. head is torqueing the...
Comp. Cams in Memphis, TN. They have blanks and will grind anything you want.
I have read on this forum, there is a alt. out there that looks like a gen. Might do a search and see what you come up with.
I have been running Petronix and copper wires for years on tractors. I have not had a problem with the combo. When I say years, I am talking 15...
If you are wanting torque and a good street cam. The 270 hyd. RV cam is the most common one . Has plenty of torque and will run also.
The easiest way to wake up a 292 is put a 194 head on it. The 194 head is getting harder to find.
The pistons that Karl are referring to are propane pistons. They are the cheaper way to flat tops. The other way is the custom piston makers. They...
Drive it. The more you drive it, the more you will enjoy it.
No high flow pump that I know of. There are improvements that can be made to make the oiling system more efficient. Rods 2,3,4,5, have a tendency...
Check the opening in the thermostat. It may not be large enough for it to cool at the rated temp. Get one with a larger opening. You can bore...
Road trips are exciting. Have a good one and enjoy.
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I run about 3oz. /5 gal. in my gas. Not only in the car but also in my tractors. The tractors get a lot of hours over a yrs. time. I think it...
I am presently working of a Jet. Finding parts for the 202 motor is not easy. It was only made for 4 yrs. If you are wanting to still look period...
I don't remember why we cut the cam lobe off. I don't think it was necessary. I ran both the 270 and the 280 hyd. cam. For street use, the 270...
The fuel pump lobe is in different location. You can cut the lobe down and then you can run the cam in a 292. Then you will have to use a ele....
Use it on all head gaskets. Never fails
They are clearly marked made in Mexico. The one I have is.
Hudson's are unibody car's. Take a good look underneath. Check the perimeter frame for rust. The outside of one can look good but the bottom be...
I think it is getting ready to happen. You need to call Clifford Performance to get the latest update on the project.
A good source of info on Hudson's is the HET board. Hudson Essex Terraplane
My son tuned the AFB the 308 Hudson. He used the meter using O2 sensors. Edelbrock parts interchange. Like Mike VV said, it takes a combo of...
When retorqueing the head, make sure the engine is stone cold. Cast heads are torqued hot. Alum. heads are torqued cold. I would wait overnight to...
Getting ready to use some SSL black epoxy primer. Has anyone used any of it before?
The Maas boys are in Manito,IL.
You need to contact Randy Maas. He rebuilds the babbit engines. (309 267 6158). If you have any questions about these engines, he can answer it....
Sounds like we both are much on the same tract. I am hoping to have mine in primer by spring. Nothing fancy, just get it in primer. I drive mine...
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