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That 3/8 is the difference between the 283/327/350 starter and the 348 or 409 one! Do you know its from a 283 for sure? Harry
Would consider a T-350 instaed, lighter, uses less HP to run, and has the 3 speeds. Unless you need the strength? Crossmember just needs to be...
What kind of timing cover do you have? Harry
Stay away from those lightweight castings they crack regularly. You can spot them by the lower scallopped edge by the head bolts, thye arent...
Had 2 bad engines from blueprint awhile back. Dont know about tristar. Harry
Would you buy a cracked windshield? You pretty much answered your own question in your first post. If you look around more you can find these....
This was the reason for Chrysler using studs in these early heads while new. They used them into the '70's also on all there engines. Harry...
How do you view the photo albums? Harry P Hunter
What engine?? Harry
Can we get a specific part number OR brand on the pistons?? The KB hypers are the only ones with a ring gap issue, the Speedpros aren't affected...
Putting pressed rods on with a heater is fine if done properly. I question why this type of race car, a tunnel rammed gasser style, would even...
USe the M55 pump, just change the releif spring to the high pressure one and you'll be ok. The replacement pink spring can be gotten from...
Correct Bob, and thanks much for the tip, I will try Joblot. Harry P Hunter
Anyone know where to get new crank/flywheel dowels for the Flathead?? These are the stepped pair pressed into the flange to locate the...
The heads are new I don't have the boxes here the customer brought them in and kept the boxes. I can put a 1/2" drill bit in all the holes, this...
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Does anyone here have a problem with the head bolt holes being to big on the Edelbrock heads on the flathead Fords?? The heads are able to be...
Hi Pete, maybe I read it too fast, I didn't see where it said you actually made the purchases?? But it is the type numbers that I'm looking into!...
I have to assume from the replies that no one here has any firsthand dealings with these specific builds or any of the shops, this is the info I...
Thanks for all the replies, was hoping to hear firsthand from a purchaser of a similar engine and whether the final bill equalled the original...
Looking for some feedback on purchasing a complete ready to run Flathead from a very reliable builder. Location not important, but am located in...
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