The Jalopy Journal
Have the 'Frick ' 4 port Riley head on my '32 block and it is leaking some coolant to the #2 exhaust valve. Need a new head gasket and Max 3 at...
Thanks guys, but the idea here is to retain the stock coil mounted on the distributor. Surely this must have been done in the past. Appreciate all...
Not HOLD the coil...HAS the coil...my typo. I am keep the stock distributor and coil setup. Some 6V instruments will go thru an electronic power...
Ordering a 12V converted generator with fan mount to complete.
Keeping the stock engine and converting to 12 V. Question...original distributor hold the coil which is 6V, how do I connect. 12V through a...
Probably discussed before, but need to know either from past discussions or how can you help me at this time. Appreciated. I have an original...
Thank you Mac VP. The case I use is the 'stronger' case with the full bottom rib extending from front to back. Both front and rear thrust washer...
Can anyone help with with a clearance problem I have with a '39 top loader. My cluster either has to much end play at .021, and with a shim...
The answer is quite simple on the wobble. Learned that in 1962. Auto part store sold me a Volkswagen Beetle steering dampner...bingo...problem...
Good point on the fingers. I am using a '39 Ford top loader trans. This 'new' Chevy pp was actually mounted on a 283/adapter/'39 trans setup. Not...
Have a EAB engine that supposedly came out of a Mercury. I removed the clutch PP and disc and found the PP to be questionable. It has an evenly...
I also believe that the star lock washers are the way to go. Good advice, Thanks. My engine was stuck initially and I used a thin grinding disc to...
That is correct in saying that the original flywheel has...." Further, the oem flywheel uses bolts that are held in place by the flywheel...
To tap the holes is one thing, but that means the flywheel will also have to be machined to clear a standard hex bolt head. Yes, it is a pain, but...
Have NOS flywheel bolts ( qty. 8 ) and the originals are held with nuts. Question: Are these nuts secured with a lock washer or not. I purchase...
Great info above...thanks....so, here is what I did.....piece of cake after brain rattling to find a solution. I ordered a '35 era generator with...
'28 Roadster P-U that started its life as a Hot Rod in 1947. Engine is a '52 with small pulleys. Converting to p-u large pulley water pumps,...
Have a '50 truck flathead with single 5/8" pulley that runs the water pumps and generator. For space restrictions I cannot run the secondary...
Vern Tardel book on trans I have, but nowhere do I see any tolerance dimensions stated. Like any mechanic or machinist, tolerances are a most...
So, does that mean that end play should be at least .005 ?? I guess I can shave the thick thrust washer down a bit. I would have to go to a...
Installing 25T L-Z gears in a top loader #78 case. No wear on case and needed an additional .020 shim to remove play. Made from shim stock, it's...
That's great..Thanks, and I imagine it is the same for the temp gauge ?
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Need help...have old ( 50's Stud Golden hawk ) fuel and temp gauge. There is no indication as the which stud...
Yes, the one in San Dimas. I sent another e-mail in desperation...and guess what...got a reply in a short timeframe. The intent was not to bash...
Visited the place a few times, and now placed an order. It got returned due to 'insufficient address'. I tried many times to call them...nobody...
I have a few C59A engines, and yes, the thickness of the cylinder walls are much thicker. If the heads are off, feel the cylinder wall thickness...
Sorry guys, been away for a few days....hernia operation does that to guys. I'll definately look into the aeromotive unit. All of the above...
6 psi constant before the reg. It's the Holley 1 - 4 psi reg.
This is a highly modified Overhead Valve engine with an equally wild cam. Plugs are at a nice even brown color, so no, not over rich. Starving for...
Yup, they are all 'low pressure regs' .
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