The Jalopy Journal
Day one, create a flathead out of an OHV. Day two, engineer an OHV conversion for the flathead. Bill
Wire wheels polish the steel and paint does not like to stick. Acid wash the finished job with phosphoric acid. It roughens the steel and...
As a guy that was around when the stepdowns were new (young, but I have a good memory) I have to say it is about time they receive the...
Yes, there is a fine line between just right and going too far. But in my opinion, this dude went "too far" and created something different....
To me, the fact it is adjustable means it is not for a specific application. I would guess it predates the popularity of angle grinders. A lot...
I find that I cannot make a one off. Everything on the car goes through two or three versions before it is acceptable. So the car cost a lot...
I have a 67 Alpine. It uses a gas cap that will allow pressure to build to a few pounds before venting. Does not vent unless the temps are very...
A broken wire will cause the fan to quit running, but not fry a fuse unless it is bare and grounding. It is possible the fan motor bearings are...
And some folks see bogey men around every corner.
I have no experience, but it is my understanding that once the cam (stock, not high performance) has been run in, the new gas engine stuff can be...
Rock Auto says you have a 40's Delco dizzy that was used on a jillion GM's. They list rotors and caps, but no points. The tractor stuff might be...
Between checking the accelerator pump, pouring in gas and shooting gas into the engine every time you try to start it, I'm thinking that maybe its...
If it won't run on points, it won't run on Pertronix. I'm placing my money on the category called "Other Problems". Don't know squat about...
Gotta disagree about changing the condenser. This is definitely a case of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Condenser can go bad at the drop of...
By re-pulleying, you can speed up a pump and decrease the operating pressure so you get more air at a lower pressure, same hp. You don't need 150...
Yes, add the capacity of the individual compressors, that is your new capacity. Bigger tank. Some guys try to cover inadequate pump capacity...
Yes, the logistics of war are staggering. It was all done with copper wire, typewriters, carbon paper and slide rules. It boggles the mind. But...
Sounds like the threads in the tank are buggered. I have had great luck using LockTite as pipe dope. Just let it set up a little before...
Nothing. There is no "My money" and "Her money". Yes, she has a stash of money (I don't) but the only time she has spent it on herself was for...
Not much here. The heat not only slows a person down, it is exhausting. After two or three one hour stints in the heat, I'm done for the day....
You might try some of the citrus based paint stripper. It works very well and is pretty innocuous. Bill
Very interesting, especially to see the actual "cut" to be a fracture above the the cut line and the workpiece deformed to proper diameter by the...
The 2.3 and German 2.0 have very similar bolt patterns. The locating dowels are different diameter, stepped dowels solve that problem. Four of...
Here's one in Missouri. [IMG] And it H.A.M.B. friendly. [IMG]
Spent all that money, waited all that time. I bet you about pee'd you pants when you first saw it. Congratulations. How's the conversion coming...
I'm afraid I'd have to change the mileage on the odometer. Often. Bill
To see what you will need, go to this link and click on the various compressors. Yes, the guy is selling his compressors, but there is a lot of...
So much has been learned in the past few years about the combustion process. Has anyone been able to apply that knowledge to flathead design?...
Don't sell it. Keep it and pray you can get 6500 next year. That's the alternative, isn't it? Bill
I made mine out of purchased casters and used lumber. [IMG] Guys were making rotisseries out of 2" square tube "in order to be strong enough" to...
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