The Jalopy Journal
My dad passed 40 years ago when I was 25. He'd be 105 were he still with us. He was an old school machinist, as was his dad, and a master...
Nice job! Too bad Corky doesn't care as much about the products he sells to us!! Perhaps he should think about using a little of his wealth on...
That's a Ford V8 60. The first motorcycle conversions to use this little 60 horse V8 were back when these motors were new. I have an old picture...
The front two block exhaust manifold studs on Ford flathead V8's are 7/16, the rest are 3/8". The fronts were/are heavier due to the extra weight...
It may 'work' in the fact that the grease won't flow past the worn seal, but it isn't 'working' to properly lubricate the close clearance areas...
True enough, but this Scat was so bad my regular machinist refused the job and asked me to come and get it. "I don't want that thing flying out...
I tried 2 Eagle cranks for a 440 Mopar motro I was building a few years back. Both of them were un-usable! They were not only bent, but the rod...
I checked with NAPA on these a few weeks ago. They're price was $69 each retail. Even with my fleet discount, they were still over $55. And...
Yeah, everything is going up- except wages! Mac's 2011-12 catalog shows them at $42.95. On line info shows $49.95 now. I know I paid over $40...
Macsautoparts.com has US pieces available for $43. They're in New York. Speedway's are $49 each, but are s/s sleeved. Don't know where they...
Specialized market, very low turn-over. These are brake parts for 60-70 year old vehicles. Good USA made pieces are going to run at least $40...
There's absolutely nothing wrong with Henry's part! If it's in decent shape, use it.
I just have my plating shop do them in nickle. It works good, and is relatively inexpensive. Also, with the early Ford headlamps, the lens is...
James- No, you've got it backwards. Do NOT eliminate the carbon contact and its spring. Those pieces are what deliver the coil energy to the...
I forgot to mention, your little hauler is one sweet traditional jalopy! I'm old school, and I really like it, a lot! Also, make sure you are...
Hey James- There's nothing wrong with these old ford dizzys when they're in good shape and properly set up. In fact, they're very good units....
I had the interior done in my '55 Chev 210 2-door post car down in TJ back in 1968 when I was discharged from the Navy in S/D. I had everything I...
That's great info, Eric. I'd about given up finding this service in the Seattle / Tacoma area, as everyone I knew who had these machines has long...
Most folks toss that horrible A box for an upgraded piece when doing a V8 swap. First because of the problem you're having, and second because...
How did I miss that? Anyway, that particular spot is a very common crack in these old blocks. Most of these coolant hole-to-bolt hole cracks...
Worked for the BN for several years back in the early 70's. Started as a round house laborer, diesel shop laborer, hostler helper in the yard,...
Regarding the comment on deck cracks- I'm not seeing a pic of the deck surface, but as for cracks between coolant holes and head bolt holes on a...
Rings might be too tightly gapped, or possibly an incorrect bearing insert was installed. Did you use different fasteners in the exhaust...
NEVER use grease in a steering box, especially one that has a roller sector gear- like your Ford. The grease will not enter the pin hole,...
Don't by the ESAB Heli-Arc 161 unit. I bought one new 'on -line', but I didn't run it before the warranty expired. As soon as I did I discover...
Cool, daddy'o! It was fun watching that again after so many years. I have an original theater lobby card for this flick hangin' on the shop...
Just some info on the gutter replacement on my '30 coupe. I purchased a set of gutters from member Rob Paul to replace the rotted junk on my car....
Try www.auveco.com
Lots of questions on the sound of these old motors. Because of their firing order, the Lincoln V12 was commonly referred to as a 'dual six'...
www.auveco.com
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
