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Thanks guys for your help. I think this carb is gonna start a life as wall hanger...........
yea excellaretor pump looks Carter. But otherwise base, bowl, main jet set up is pretty much Holley 94 like ?!?
Got this "holleyish" thing in a box with some other carburetors. Does have no markings other then "Made in U.S.A." and some paint dark blue/black...
The rods are fine if straight and undamaged. But for gods sake get rid of the original castle nuts. I use oem Chevy rod nuts.
Guess we can't do the show this year due to that damn virus thing. So we had a little test and tune in the mud and rain. better than...
Thanks Jim for getting me the info. Yeah, not much use for them, but better then dumpster. Some military guys maybe..............
Ok, thanks so far guys. Jim, the pins are .920 x 5.185
Got a box of nos king pin kits the other day. But don't know what they are good for. So could anybody check the old parts book for me and wise me...
Some impressions from this year 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aEfQit ... e=youtu.be
Exact what I ordered, except 2 hours of counting and rippin bags.
Parts like that used to come in 32, 16, 8 or at least 4 piece pacs. And I used to use my paper parts catalog back when it still was macs. Now i...
Maybe a little off topic. Got a flathead valve train kit from ex MAC's today and spend an hour to count and sort out pieces. 144 !!! little...
Indeed, the wrong (too long drive shaft/torque tube of a 4 cylinder). Gonna have it cut to right lenght and will flip the original rear mount.
Ok buddys, got it. Wrong drive/torque tube shaft.
I tried to hook a 283 to a original Ford 3spd. via adapter (offy). But it seems the engine ist too far up front. Trans is in original location,...
Moe thanks for scaring me, but the owner of the A is more of a non mechanic and his main concern is about reliability. No oil stains on the garage...
Not really the GAZ M1 has a smaller, straight beltline.
Thanks a lot for all the information. I will get me a copy of the said Rod and Custom.
I did wrong the belt line is just 2" wide at the cowl, not 4".
Check the starter shaft for 100% straightness, little bent----big problem.
This is the sports coupe the Chevy is supposed to put in. [IMG] The roadster that donated the Chevy banger after V8 swap [img]
Cool stuff. Here is the engine. I took it off a little 27 roadster that came from the states to germany. I think it belonged to John Evans before...
Thanks so far. I did take some measures and it seems to be quite bigger than a Ford V8 hood. Belt line is to fat too I think Need to say most...
Got this with a pile of other parts. But it doesn't fit a Ford 33/34 passenger car. Is it Lincoln or Ford truck or custom made or what is it???...
Does somebody have a picture of an model A with a Iron duke installed. Or a hint to old magazine articles from the 70/80s about that swap. Plan is...
Thanks for all the good feedback.. We really apreachiate it. drtrcr, the thing happens only once a year. But we are able to do practice runs or...
Alchemy, yes that was me back then when a chooped up Thickstun intake was $120. Havent been in Des Moines for long time. Is the swap meet still...
Had some fun at the track lately. Here some flicks..... Btw, that's my wife in the #44 [MEDIA] [MEDIA] [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
Thanks guys for all the information. The casting number on the block is 870729-8. I did a little google on that number and it turned out a that a...
Ray thanks for all the information. It is indeed a 25"long engine with a 8bolt flywheel flange. I will try to post some pictures of the said...
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