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I have NEVER torqued head bolts over 50 lb ft. What book says 65 - 70?
Get some power valves with synthetic plungers.
No doubt, Charlie is the best.
I find you get a better and quicker "squirt" with the synthetic pumps.
sounds like accelerator pumps Are you using the leather or synthetic types?
That is a vent hole.
Had a great time. I was honored to be chosen as the members pick. Thanks a bunch guys. Also had a great time at the dragstrip. The 39 ran 61 mph...
As noted, a generator mounted fan will not work in a DeLuxe
Actually on the 8BA water pumps, the pulleys are positioned further out form the engine to give belt clearance.
I've got the 12v 3/8 Milwaukee impact drivers. One the handiest tools I have. Have 3 of them. Got a 1/2 DeWalt for the big jobs.
You'll never notice the difference in performance. Now the sound is another matter.
I have the Neway motor and have never had a problem.
Checked 2 cams, both were .329 lift.
Going through my cams, I have 8BA, EAB, EA, 1CM and 8CM. I have not seen one stamped EAC. going
What does the floor look like?
What kind of spark advance are you running at 1000 and 2000 rpm?
Will be there Monday thru Friday. We've got a big tent on our spaces. If it rains, we're covered. We're in OBJ 15-17.
If you don't drill a hole in the thermostat, air is trapped below the thermostat so the heated water is not in contact with the stat. DRILL THE HOLE.
I just saw where Charlie has been banned on the Fordbarn. Total BS. Couldn't find a nicer guy.
I have been running early heads on my 8BA for over 25 years now with no cooling problems.
I set the fuel level just a little below 1/2" --15/32"
T The center outlets are round in Merc blocks. Fords are trapezoidal.
Madison Classic are a bunch of______, well you know.
Does the base of the spark plug fit flush with the combustion chamber?
Cool!
[ATTACH] Awesome cars. Was there Friday and got to drive the #66 1935 flathead powered Indy car. What a thrill.
429CJ that I put in my 66 Cyclone. Would shift it at 7200rpm. One fast car. Also the flatty in my 39. Been running since 1993.
I'm sure that is an old price from when they were available. They've been back ordered for at least 1 1/2 years. You can bet when they are...
I'm building an engine for a customer and he bought 2 new chrome 97 carbs, the "good" ones. Ran them on my test mule engine, adjusted the left...
Will be there Friday and Saturday. Bummer about the People Mover. Going to stop at the EV8 Museum on the way over.
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