The Jalopy Journal
[ATTACH] Ford Flathead Truck Motor This is a running engine that came out of a flatbed truck. This engine was the second motor the truck had used...
1950 Ford Pickup Running Motor I have heard and watched this motor running before the previous owner pulled it out to put in a Chevy 350. The...
I have heard and watched this motor running before the previous owner pulled it out to put in a Chevy 350. The motor just purred and was smooth as...
Today I picked up these 2 American Flyer "Gilbert" made slot cars from the mid 1950's I was told. Some what crude and out of scale but neat any...
The way the tank crankshafts are done, at an old shop, is they are steel forged into shape quit close to the size then they are machined then heat...
That is exactly what I was going to say. In fact when building my Harley chopper over 38 years ago I would make a part out of mahogany and quickly...
Good one lionsgarage!! I gave it no thought about the engagement being backwards. There seems like an easier way to go??
First check the gear teeth if they will mesh then see if they align correctly. You may have to move the starter location around a bit. If it does...
I had a 67 396 Chevelle with a cast iron crank and 4 speed and beat the hell out of it and never any problems. The Offy crank could be cast in...
This is correct. The wood had to be sealed because the molding sand with a little bentonite clay has moisture in it to stick together. Old...
I am a retired wood patternmaker and that was a great find!! The good thing about this is you have the patterns and core boxes you can go in...
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