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I found one of these at a swap meet! Didn't go the restore route though. Looks great!
Just finished this for my son's 3rd b-day.
Yeah, I keep an eye on Craigslist. I've seen a bunch out there and that's why I decided that $2k was a little more that I wanted to spend. Good...
Hate to dig up an old thread but I figured that everyone who gave me good suggestions would want some closure. I got a call from the machine shop...
This is what I did. Got a valve spring compressor, the big "c" type, from Sears pretty cheap. Once I got the hang of it, all but the guides were...
Thanks for the input guys, I figured it wasn't the best bet but figured I'd ask. Olskool34, I like the idea of the Bronco rear, should be...
I'm collecting parts for a Model A Coupe build. I have a good 8ba that is about to go to the machine shop and plan on running a T5 trans. My...
Thanks Bruce. As always your input is invaluable!
Not to high jack the thread, but Krylon32 may have answered a similar question I had regarding using a merc 4" in my 8ba. As I understand from...
Yeah, dig that forum too. Honestly though I've been more of a lurker there absorbing knowledge as opposed to asking direct questions. Now that I'm...
So I'm getting more confident with my disassembly and my growing skills, thanks in large part to you guys. I sprayed PB penetrating oil on the...
I haven't been soaking them as of yet. It is stuck, but the cylinder walls all look good with no real noticeable rust. Any suggestions on what to use?
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. The pulley is also cracked so it will need to be replaced anyway.
Well gents, the valve train (including guides :D) have been removed. I also took the timing cover and water pumps off. Guess the crank pulley is...
GOSFAST, I think most of my guides are pretty beat up. Not sure if they would be candidates for this.
Neal, to be honest I was thinking about relieving the block because that is what I was told by someone else. I'm still new to the flathead world...
Bruce was right. It is amazing what a little well placed violence can do. I sprayed some WD40 on the valve guides I had exposed yesterday and let...
Thanks for all the input guys. Looks like I have a lot of work ahead of me! Fun too, this is my first complete tear down. 54nomore, I know...
Today I started the disassembly of my flathead. I think that it is a '52 or '53 because it has the EAB heads on it but I know that these motors...
I've got Frank Odo's book too. Love it.
Thanks man, in theory then the whole assembly should come right out the top. I'm guessing that the slide hammer thing is for when a guide sticks.
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but can someone post up a pic of this tool in action? I'm about to start digging into my own flathead. [IMG]
This is my nearly 3 yr old's favorite Christmas song!
Love this thread! I've been getting the Hallmark cars/trucks/bikes for a little over 20 years now. Recently my inlaw's gave us their aluminum...
I'm partial to the A10 Warthog myself! Especially on a gun run!:eek:
+1 on this. As always with these, it is all opinion but that is the stance I'm hoping to achieve on my coupe. How much chop do you have on there?
I have an 8ba waiting for a rebuild and I was thinking about stroking it. There is an Alliance Vendor listed under the heading "Stroker Kits", the...
I hate to hijack your thread man, but I'm new to flatty's and have one in the garage waiting for a rebuild, can you elaborate one the "torque cycle?"
Was really looking forward to going to this then realized its my drill weekend. :( So I'll be in DC playing Marine. Good luck with the collection...
All it helped was my level of jealousy :D Beautiful motor, I can only hope that mine will look and run half that sweet!
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