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If you want to do it yourself here is a good step by step guide. Differential-Rear-End-Restoration-Revised-2014.pdf tom-endys-tech-articles John
A friend loaned me the book. I read it and decided to build a roadster. For me the book was used for inspiration and ideas along with the HAMB....
I would replace it. There is a fix for some thread damage but that looks too far gone imho....
Here is how I did an F1 box ModelA flange welded to box. Headers may be available from Reds Headers. John [ATTACH]
This book would answer a lot of questions.[ATTACH] John
I have not had any problems with bottoming out or hitting spring nuts. The bottom mounts are copies of 48 Ford mounts. These were made by Pure...
If you remove every other leaf as you have pictured the main leaf ends have no support. It will very likely bend. I would suggest remove top...
I used bolt on shock studs. Lower ones on 48 Ford style brackets mounted to axle ends. [ATTACH]
here is one way to remove race. removing-the-race.pdf Also there is a simple tool made From a piece of pipe [MEDIA]. Here it is John
This is a 35 wishbone and 32 k member. Wishbone was a little short so I used 2 plates as sandwich to match up. Used a spring loaded Model A socket...
Mac Vanpelt has a web site including engine ID. flathead_specifications.htm also flathead.htm John
Here is a step by step guide to a complete rebuild for your banjo. Differential-Rear-End-Restoration-Revised-2014.pdf Some of the fixtures are...
What Tubman said. If your passage connecting the side hole to the top hole is not plugged you could put a plug in the top hole and you are back...
That looks like the 95% flow set up. check to see if a plug is installed in the gallery per this article. It is very important to get thr pressure...
The specs for regulator are Notes: Maximum inlet pressure is 7 psi. John
There are many things consider for engine placement. Radiator hose clearance is one. I left my front mounts and rear crossmember loose until all...
I would reccomend nicop (nickle-copper) brake line. It does not corrode,easy to bend and flair. Note: this is not copper line . It is an alloy...
I have had good service from US Radiator. / John
You will probably need to modify wide splines in the arm to index it. I used a file to make new grooves. John
Mac Vanpelts web site h as a lot of information. flathead_specs-90to125late.htm John
I converted my Model A Tudor to hydraulics. I used MT Car (BOLING bros) fronts and early Ford rear, same as your car. I used a early Ford master...
I have the 40 style on my model A Tudor and 46 style on my roadster rear brakes. The 46 are easier to adjust and I find no difference in function....
There is a formula for filter area needed. ci x rpm divided by 20,839 equals filter area needed. This link is for model A but principle is same....
Here is my 276 with K&N filters sized to flow. John [ATTACH]
I used a Tardel K member, but that was years ago when they were more plentiful. The F1 crossmember and pedals works well. There are many build...
I contacted Posies about removing leaves from their rear Model A spring. They told me to start at the top leaf and remove the leaves in order. If...
I used Rattletrap by Fatmat in my roadster. No problems. If I remember they had free shipping. Cheaper than Dynamat. John
There are some V8-60 guys on early V8 forum Ford Barn. forumdisplay.php John
Rod tops makes a kit for 28-29. models.html John
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