The Jalopy Journal
Look at this trans mount Speedway 910-25820 it's a Polyurethane mount.
When I did mine I went to the Speed Shop and bought some different Flywheel Bolts with a lower head. I did have to trim a little out of the center...
My 51 still has the orginal Flathead 6 in it, I put a 9" rearend with 3:23 gears in it. Truck runs fine and I can use 5th gear on a fairly flat...
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Blowby I did that when I put my T5 in my 51 behind a Flathead 6. The shaft I bought was the correct length but wound up being out of a Nissan...
Just wondering why Non-Detergent..............
Anybody have any updates on a spray booth rental in the Seattle Area, I'm about ready.....
Almost 9 years now and still looks the same no problems.....
Who sells the Novus
I just found a good copy today at my local used book store. Great book well worth the $35.00 I paid for it.
Thanks to all of you for this great thread. I have a 307+PG in a 69 Nova and this gives me a better prospective on this drive train.
I just purchased a 3" Dropped Axle for my 51F1. Can you please tell me exactly what modifications I will have to do to get it installed and...
Sorry to hear about the 56 I know the gut wrenching feeling. I had a nice 75 F250 Hiboy stolen from in front of my house in Rancho Cucamonga 20...
I run the 15-40 Mobil Delvac in my flathead 6, pressure is 15-20 at idle and 50-60 above.
Quite a shock, I enjoyed meeting him at Tulsa-Rama...
Yea I agree with you, I would go to the Rope seal at this point rather that pull the crank back out. Please do a follow up and let me know how it...
The sleeve you need if you didn't replace it is a NAPA #99162 Speedi-Sleeve. The bear here is you will have to pull the crank to have it pressed on.
I have a 51 226 and a 53 254 in pieces, if you need any parts send me a message. Rod
This was last year anyone have any updates on what to use.
I installed a T-5 in my 51F1 and used a 10" stock Flathead pressure plate and the S-10 disc with the stock throw out bearing. I don't believe the...
Here is the details of my S-10 T-5 install in my 51F1 behind a 226 Flathead 6. I did the install close to two years ago and have had no problems...
I brushed the Rustolem Damp Proof Red Primer and the Gloss Black topcoat on the frame of my 51F1 4 years ago and it has help up well. It has faded...
I have a T5 behind a Flathead 6 in my 51F1 it is a really nice change from that non-syncro 4 speed trans. Just watch out for the amount (foot...
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I would be leary of hauling a 600 pound chunk of steel in the back of an SUV, especially for 167 miles.
I have a 85A/120V Dayton wire feed welder, I have used it to repair the rust spots on the cab of my 51F1 it worked good. I used it to weld...
STP is the only real additive I've found that will solve those problems it sure quiets down the noisy valve in my Flathead. Rod 51F1
My 51 Ford Flathead 6 had sat for 15 years prior to my purchase. It did turn over but the valves were stuck open and it had no compression. I put...
I would look at Steel Rubber Products, when it comes to window rubber you usually get what you pay for.
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