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I'm restifying a 48 Ford with a three speed overdrive, shift on column. Already have a Camero steering gear. Does anyone make a column that will...
I've improved the 48 Ford steering by replacing the old steering gear with a GM 91 Camero power unit, (had to notch the frame to make fit.) and...
Got some trick aluminum heads for my flathead, but noticed the stock 1/2" reach spark plugs left the gap about 1/8 in the hole. So I got some...
Thought I was being smart, rebuilt my 48 V-12 with 8BA valves, guides, springs, etc. By some miracle, the engine started, but was stopped right...
I have a 48 Lincoln with a leaky Master Brake tandem master cylinder and remote fill. Front brakes have been converted to disk with Speedway kit....
The V-12 engine bolt pattern is the same as Ford, so just buy an adapter from Speedway or any other supplier to most any transmission you desire....
Did the car sit too long with alcohol gas? If the vapor has left the fuel, it won't start. try just a bit of fresh gas in the carb. Abe
Here's the situation. 48 Lincoln had power brake setup with dual master cylinder under floor and remote fill, worked great, but had dot 5...
Yes, those are Hogan heads from New Zealand. Still need to fabricate some pipes to connect the rear water outlet with the front. Lincoln V-12 is...
I think I figured how to get spark from a pick up wheel mounded to crankshaft in front of 48 flathead V-12. Now what to do with the hole where...
We are trying to replace the distributor with an engine position sensor. We'll have a crank trigger too.
Anyone ever put a position sensor on the end of the camshaft on 59AB flathead (or similar)? Needs to fit into slot on end of camshaft and bolt to...
One of my brainy ideas is to put a two barrel GM throttle body injector on an aluminum manifold where a three mounting hole Stromberg is supposed...
Who makes a cam sensor for flathead Fords and Lincolns that fits in the slot on the end of the camshaft on 59AB or Lincoln V-12 motors? I think...
Thanks Jim, I'll try that. Abe
I am plumbing a power brake booster and proportioning valve for the old Ford, front disk brakes are next. Question: Which end of the under floor...
We're restovating a 48 Lincoln which has body attached to frame, so rusted floor in top of frame area. I'm thinking a foot square cut and patch...
The cut-off wheel worked great. Thanks for the suggestion. Now to put the rest of the steering joints together. Abe
What's the best way to remove the worm from a steering shaft for a mid 50's Ford? I have an old shaft and need to remove the worm to use the...
I am the proud owner of a 48 Lincoln with a Saginaw steering box moved into the frame about 1 3/4 inch for clearance with block and headers. Can...
Bama: Which linear kit did you use? I've got a 48 Lincoln with similar problem. Thanks Abe
I'm attempting to widen an early Chevrolet truck floating axle housing. It has a banjo housing with a pipe in the wheel end attached to a hub the...
My 56 Country Sedan came with duals. No problems with linkages, etc. However, if you want to keep an exhaust control valve, you need to revise...
Thanks guys, looks like a trip to local U-pull-it is in order. Might get a small welding rod through hole in manifold, but you then need to hit a...
Anyone installed a dip stick in the side of an oil pan? My Flathead V-12 doesn't have a dip stick, and I'd like to see what is going on with the...
What is the proper torque limit for the main bearing nuts on a 48 Flathead V-12? My FOMOCO engine book says 60-70 ft-pounds. Seems like not...
Does anybody supply already machined 327 Chevy crankshaft dampers replace stock 59-AB Ford Flathead crank end assembly? Or do I just need to...
As long as you are cutting, change the rear window for a wrap around "big window". Also give consideration to extending the cab, to make a club...
I've been disassembling the old style 48 Ford-Lincoln overdrive transmission to replace a broken synchronizer hub. I'm puzzled by a pin on the...
Thanks guys, got the pin out, not much left as I had to drill through, use a punch, and then a jaw puller to get the outside lever off. At least...
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