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Unfortunately I don't have the specs on the cam.
I was able to get the flooring in and take it for it’s first drive.
Sorry I can’t figure out how to upload the video or link. Here are some more picks during the build.
Here is a short video. https://youtube.com/shorts/SgrYulWBb_o?feature=share
48 flatty .030 over built by H&H with a H&H ground cam. 2 new 97 Strombergs, 39 tranny, Stewart and Warner gauges, 40 rear end, juice brakes.
My truck is named Jethro!
Finally got it running. Thank you H.A.M.B. members [ATTACH] for all of help and support.
I wanted to thank everyone for your help. I jumped out the ballast resistor and I got spark!!! It turns out the the PerTronix coil will only fire...
Hi all, This is a new build using a Mallory magnetic distributor 5072001 with a PerTronix flame thrower 1.5 ohm coil. It is wired as the attached...
I pieced my together for about $1000. Back Plates $200 Wheel Cylinders $200 Master cylinder $150 Shoes Shoes $200 Brake line and fittings $200...
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I just installed the press to fit wheel studs on my rear wheel hubs. They are from Third Gen. Great idea. Perfect fit. Super easy to install. No...
I think it is a combination of not having the shoes adjusted properly. I feel the lining of the shoes are high on top and the shoes is not seated...
Update I followed Moriaritys procedure and it helped. With the bottom adjustments lowering the shoes as far as it will go and the tops all the way...
I have the lower adjusters and the upper ones set as you suggested. The shoes are all of the way in. It appears that the shoes are riding high.
I agree the tops of the shoes are riding high.
Thanks everyone for the response. I have the older style backing plates. I’m not sure what they were off of as this was all pieced together. From...
I have the backing plates like the ones pictured. I’m not sure what they are off of.
Here are some pics. The shoes stick out about 1 1/2” and the drums are 2” deep. It looks like it’s hitting the pads at the top. I already had the...
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Hi all, I am trying to use speedway drums with some juice brakes. The fronts are fine. The rears spin free until I tighten up the wheels and then...
Apparently you can put the distributor on both ways. Thank you for your help.
I have a 2 bolt Mallory distributor for my 48' 59ab Flathead. When I intall the distributor the coil wire portion of the cap hits the lower...
The free play is about 3/4” to 1” before the throw out bearing engages the pressure plate arms.
I am running a 59ab flatty with a 39 3 speed top loader. The flywheel is drilled for a 11” clutch. I have a new 11” pressure plate and clutch...
I had a second output shaft cover that I cut down to get the 39 transmission in. From what I could find the truck transmission is a 4 speed and a...
This is going into a Roadster Pickup. The flywheel is only drilled for a 11". I assumed this was the right setup. I was just trying to salvage...
I have a 1948 59AB flathead with a flywheel set up only for a 11" pressure plate and clutch disk. I am running a 1939 top loader gear box. I have...
Still that same. 2.7 degrees
Hi all, I’m finally getting my RPU project under control. I have a question about the engine angle. I’m currently at 2.7 degrees. From the motor...
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