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If dropped this way, at what ride height is the front suspension set correctly, as in caster, camber etc.?
What did you do about the pedal ratio. Did you stick with the Lincoln setup?
This is an OLD post but I was wondering what you did about the pedal ratio when you changed to a more convential power unit with dual MC? I'm...
Most likely sending unit, change that first.
Excelent observation, that alone is reason enough to split them. Thanks
In doing a search here on this subject, popular opinion seems to favor splitting dual resavour between front & rear drum brake. Original setup had...
If Greer or Easley, SC isn't too far, call Bruce Hawkins @ Hawks Third Gen Camaro in Easley, SC and find out who he has been using. The guys...
One of the guys in our area (South Carolina) has a kit that can test the Ethenol content in gas. He has found as high as 20% in regular gas, never...
The impact greaser you refer to has been around forever, and they work. Just remember when you get through, what ever had the passage blocked is...
I'd say if you had any intentions of keeping it stock, you wouldn't be on this site. SELL it and get something you dont mind rodding with out...
First, the early Flatheads didn't have the distributor to contend with so water pumps & crank shaft pulleys are much closer to block. Next you...
OK, no more head stud leaks. Dennis Carpenter did not have any NOS Ford heads, the parts guy I talked to said all their head studs are made in...
BillM, thanks for that info. Right now I'm going to try the Chamfered ARP washers & 013 Viton O rings that several others seem to have had luck...
At last it sounds like there may be hope. That is worth a try, Thanks I'll post the results.
Note, those dimensions are the outside thread diameter.
I may have just found the problem with not getting this engine to stop leaking at the head studs. I've used new Offenhauser head studs, I just...
God ment for street rods to be FLAT BLACK.
It's my understanding one of the problems they had with the new aluminum flathead engine was getting the head studs to seal and not leak. I'v been...
John Deer sells an enamel called Blitz Black. You'l probably have to order it from them on line. It's not expensive, as paint goes, and works dam...
VINTAGE PIPE: I tried the Saturday thing when I first heard about the place, not open. Owner said they tried Sat. but had no callers. He's a good...
HOTRODPRIMER: Followed your direction and went up to the Early ford V8 Store the other day, they got an ass of stuff, new & used. Gotta go up...
I originally said "liquid Glass", the correct name is "Water Glass". sorry bout that.
I'm using "Moroso Ceramic Engine Seal". I dip the stud threads in the bottle and screw into the block. I've not used it as a block sealer as they...
Yep, thats the way we used to do it. Drill, tap, brass screw, keep overlapping till you get past or to the end of the crack. The 8RT has head...
It would sure look better, JMO
Why? There are still plenty of 292 (which the car came with) & 312 Y Blocks out there. They are darn good engines and your Mercury will be worth...
If you are looking for the "doughnuts", Bolts & Metal plate for the front mounts and the Neoprene Block and strap for the rear mount there the...
Went up this morning just to scope the place out. Nice people, good food, very clean. BUT how in the world did you guys zero in on the place,...
GOSFAST: The term "Gas-Slotting" is what threw me off. What you describe is a must for fuel, extra threads not much of a problem with gas in my...
GOESFAST, "Fire-Sloted" are you talking about recessing the plug hole in the combustion chamber to do away with the threads that would extend...
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