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Just went round n round w/ this again today. I had left the batt charger on it last wk so I'd have a fresh charge. But batt was completely dead...
I can wrap my head around that, thanks for that explanation squirrel.I get it now. and u didnt even make my head hurt. Slag, that is a suweet...
Squirrel, I dont get it. Can u explain w/o making my head explode?
HR, yeah ok now thats enlightening, like a punch in the head. RE: reading across the brushes. this makes total sense and I have wondered about...
Hi frank, thats for the ground suggestion, it couldnt hurt.
Thanks HR, lemme rephrase my problem. the + terminal on the starter motor should be an open circuit when no cable is connected (at least the way...
I dont care much for lunchbox lockers, I prefer full lockers that replace the carrier, I love my detroit strong as hell but noisy and jerky. For a...
I picked up this non runner, trying to get it going. I just replaced the starter and starter relay. It will crank (slowly) but the cable to the...
What are the visible differences between the 38-48 (what I need) and the later intakes? Someone help me out so's I dont end up with the wrong one...
aight ya got my vote girly, cuz yer a home towner and cute as hell [img]
Abone and Johnny- Daddy Like!
GREAT SCORE! I hope I can find a deal like that!
I like it! right arm brutha, keep us posted!
Is he the guy that had mice? I read that somewhere. I found hornets nest in mine, down in the pan!
Otay, thanks! Machine shops, I talked to a few of the old machine guys, who sounded familiar w/ flatheads BUT I found TEM in Napa, now this guy...
ok so I need a couple of good Flathead books, basic rebuild and mild tuning kinda stuff. Reccomendations Puleeze?
well if water works then I should have no problem. The Cyl have been full of water for 10yrs. I bet those pistons will just fall out LOL
Nice! So whats the story w/ that air cleaner? no one seems to like it much. Is it an old style? I'm a flathead noob.
I'm going to soak an old flathead thats filled with water. I was wondering what others have had good luck soaking with. ATF- I usally use old...
Thanks for the support(I need it!) and the helpful advice. Roost, I've heard of the molasses trick but never tried it. I usually use old ATF,...
very well then brute force it is! I need to get it off so it will fit in 50 gal drum. Amen to antiseize, I use it on everything. BTDT too many...
In all the excitement I forgot to ask, is it just a pick up or what? I took the bolt out but it dont wanna comeout. Thought I'd ask b4 resorting...
[ QUOTE ] it's worth the pain and $$$ on that flatty just to say "it came out of a Wonder Bread truck!" [/ QUOTE ] yup, I think theres a...
POISON!! HA HA Right ON! I'm an old rocker, shit still am [img] newbie here myself but a BIG GREEZY WELCOME to ya!
oh yeah as far as my intentions go. This is a low buck build, it's gonna take awhile. I have in mind an era correct roadster, no frills, stripped...
no good books yet, xmas is a comin. there isnt a big car culture in this area a few shops hidden around but they seem not very helpful unless...
52- oops! 5'11 primer- I've heard that and have actually cooked burritos on my jeep engine. yum HOT burritos when snow camping. edited my above...
mmk.... I couldnt find no rules, searched and read FAQ. I musta clicked right past em when I sighned up, I assumed that was the standard...
I like bacon. What else do you wanna know? Don't be misled by my handle, I'm 39. I live in Sonoma Ca, used to be a computer guy now employed as...
Hey Guys, I just started tearing into my new flathead. Been reading some of the archives. I thought I was in for a low tech, low buck project lol....
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