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I chose the 70s style Duraspark (blue grommet module) when I built my 53 F100 13 years ago. Nothing amazing about it. Just very reliable, simple...
I know it's already been said, but don't use any soft enamels such as farm implement or rustoleum coatings. Save that stuff for frame work. You...
A block will find you. 8BA are not that rare yet. You might throw up an ad on Craiglist. I found a couple for 100 each. I am also building a...
Just a hobby painter, but I have used their primers over a variety of substrates. All epoxy primers I have ever used are pretty aggressive,...
Cool find. Please share the resto PICs as you go.
"Built In" ? That sounds like a large leap of faith. There are manufacturing tolerances in the crank, block and the thrust bearing.
I use a piece of fine emory cloth or wetsand paper on a piece of marble. Before you do any sanding I would "set" the bearing first. A few good...
Is it possible you are seeing valve rotators/retainer assembly which where used in the last couple years of the 8BAs? They do look a lot like a...
One of those 10 pound Accel Super coils on a 70 Dodge Challenger RT in 79.
TTT for the night shift.
Thanks Exotica, and Chubbie for the invite.
Any recommendations? Hoping to find a shop with a honing torque plate and some flatty experience.
Sounds expensive these days. How many gallons of kerosene to sink a flatty?
That doesn't surprise me based on their current valvetrain pricing. It's very affordable.
TTT for the night shift, Elgin has been around forever. Sounds like they need to do some advertising if this crowd is unaware of their product.
Million opinions on this one. I have heard of the following used with success... diesel fuel ATF-Acetone mix Never tried this one,it...
This one didn't go well at the Ford Barn. I am not asking about Elgin cams as that is not the same Elgin Co from Elgin,IL. Hoping for feedback...
Have you been soaking the cylinders with penetrant in the meantime, or is this motor loose aready? I just finished the bottom end disassembly on...
Gotta love these threads, it will be 15 Yes 14 No
Here's my version. If the intake is sandblasted and you use good engine enamel (VHT is my fave) it will stick forever without any primer. If it...
I use a lot of brake cleaner around the shop. It leaves no residue including oil, so if it is something that rusts easily you won't want to leave...
Thanks V8 Bob. About the only thing I left stock on my 53 F100 is the ashtray, so the challenges you mention don't sound insurmountable. I just...
I wanted to run an Eddy Slingshot which does not appear to be an option for later manifold. I could do without what appears to be a slobber tube...
My intent was dual 97s or 94s. And what bolts holes don't line up?
I started an 8BA project and am curious what the differences are in in aftermarket intakes between the 59 series and 8BA flatty. I notice the...
Noob from Iowa. I have a 53 F100 that is probably a little tto shiny for some of you here. 306-C4 cushy interior etc. Also drag race a 347...
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