The Jalopy Journal
Hello,, everyone,..... It's been quite a while, since I was here last ! I was asked about an old post re; Bear Wheel balancer. I last...
Grab it, before it's gone forever !!!!!!!!!!! 4TTRUK
Ditto, re; the Permatex #2. That stuff can't be beat! 4TTRUK
Another m/cyl for drum/drum brakes is the 67 thru 72 Ford F100 and passenger car unit. 4TTRUK
Nice find !! I'm sure someone already said this,..but here's what I'd do; Be sure the engine isn't siezed, and can be turned. That done,...
As bad as the pistons appear to be,..my own approach would be to just break them and remove the pieces. I see that someone installed an 8BA...
I'm with everyone who said to ditch those, and get new spindles, and steering arms !!!! 4TTRUK
What Flatjack said; You need 'em to keep the shoes and park brake levers in proper position. 4TTRUK
Try an auto electric specialty shop, or a truck ("big rig") dealer's parts counter. Some of those things were loud. 4TTRUK
Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4TTRUK
I'm with # 3,...Find a different machinist !! 4TTRUK
Ditto, proper rear drum brake adjustment !!!!! 4TTRUK
maybe you have original Stude part numbers ? 4TTRUK
I'd go with electric,....Much easier. 4TTRUK
I'm with the "bad ground" guys; That will increase the current flow beyond the resistor's ability, and it burns out. It's little things like...
I bought the "new 97's" which were (are?) mfg in England. I've had them 6 yrs, and they work great. Right after getting mine, Speedway...
I'm with what #2 said; A customer with a (then new) 56 New Yorker kept going back for a rattle. Dealer and a factory rep finally located a...
Ditto, elec fuel pump ! 4TTRUK
Ps; there are 2 variations of the 3 speed toploader; One is the T 150, the other is a beefier one, known as the RUG trans. One noticeable...
That toploader will work behind a 302. I'm not sure about the rear mount, which ought to be rather easy. 4TTRUK
I'm with "troublemaker" re; dist. gear roll pin; I had one fail, and put me walking ! Go with the simple thing first........ 4TTRUK
Some of the 351 W intake manifolds had 4 more bolts, than the 302 Intakes; I learned that, when assembling my 351 W. I understand that later...
What 1 bigrat said. 4TTRUK
I'm with the "add the rt. side taillight" folks; Added safety is worth enduring the ire of Dearborn purists. Yes, my 40 picku has TWO tail...
The "Henry Flatmotor" in bone stock trim will absolutely eat the stock Ford trans; If something beefier can be made to fit and work work, by...
44S WILL exactly replace the 44 . As stated, the only difference is the extended tip. We used them in customer cars All thru the 60's, and...
The owner is the one who has to like 'em... 4TTRUK
What 42 Merc and V8 Bob said. 4TTRUK
What Stimpy said in #3; It takes some know-how, and experience. You could DIY, but first read thru the shop manual, to get the...
Ol Scrounger.. Those 40 std are great !! 4TTRUK (Citrus Heights)
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