The Jalopy Journal
The Story (skip this if you want to go straight to the tech) A few months back I began to have trouble with my '49 Ford: it would would stall out...
Good morning everyone, I'm just about at my wits end with my flatty. I have a '49 8BA with dual carbs, MSD ignition, and Fenton headers....
Hi folks. I just noticed on the main board that some view tech articles that are posted after one tech week and before the next might not qualify...
Here's a straightforward way to build your own "Runtz" type voltage reducers so that you can use your 6 volt gauges on your 12 volt system. The...
Hi everyone! At the risk of starting a soon to be closed thread, I wanted to let everyone know that after the discussion the past few days about...
Hey Folks, I'm slowly sorting through my flatty trying to get it good and healthy and I've come to a problem with my rear carb (running 2x2). I...
Hey all, I spent a few hours last night reading threads about using Aerostar springs on a 49-53 Ford to lower it. It seems that the concensus...
Hey there folks! So I've been trying to sort a "ticking" or "clacking" noise from the front end of my flathead for quite some time. After a...
Hi guys! I have a a quick question about the threads on my Offy intake: is the vacuum port 1/8 npt? I'm asking because it feels like its really...
Hi Folks, I've been pouring through threads trying to answer a few simple questions I have about setting up a multicarb induction... I'm...
Hey Everybody, I've been trying to track down a clacking sound in my 8BA for a few weeks with no success. Right now I just want to get a pro to...
Hi Folks, Quick question about purchasing an intake manifold. I'm interested in picking up an Offy 2x2 super for my '49 flathead. Red's Headers...
Morning all, So I've got a ticking lifter on my 8BA and I've pulled the intake manifold; this got me thinking about swapping out the stocker for...
Hi All, So... I've had my '49 back from the mechanic a while now and have just got around to rewiring, installing an exhaust, and upgrading to a...
Hey guys! Many of you may already know about this resource, but for us newer guys this one is gold. If you're trying to install a modern...
Quick question from a fng: Can original switches (ignition or headlight) be safely used when converting from 6 to 12 volts? I'm rewiring my '49...
Hi everyone! I've been a reader of the H.A.M.B. for some time and finally registered in order to access some of the groups. My everyday driver...
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