Recent content by 37Flat

Moving and I don't need to take these with me. I have: Cam, Crank, Diver’s Helmet Distributor, Oil Pump, Intake Manifold, Exhaust Manifolds, Rabbit Ear Distributor Cap (New), Water Pumps w/Dual Pulleys, Timing Cover, 24 Stud Heads, Exhaust and Cross Over Pipe, Oil Pan (Broken Boss), Clutch &...

I'm running the crab style 1942-1944. Someone here said to run FA54 condenser, but I don't know NAPA's # for points. Same as '37-'41?

Great! Wouldn't happen to have their part number would you? A lot of young guys at my store that are very well versed at newer stuff, but get a look of shock on their face when I tell them what I'm working on. If not, no problem. Thanks.

Just to update - checked the coil, it's ok, replaced the condenser, still no spark at the plugs. Discovered one of the points wasn't firing. Cleaned it, re-gapped it, put it back together and it fired right up. running smooth. Is there another type of points (NAPA)or are the ones from the...

Was gone for a few days, but back in the shop today. The rotor is correct. The coil checks out ok, but the condenser is toast. Before installing the new one, I thought I should check the ballast resistor. Continuity checks out, but the voltage remains 12+ from side to side and from + side of 12...

It's 12 volts, crab distributor, Blue Streak FD471-X Coil from Mac's, resistor and condenser from NAPA, no fuses installed as of yet, just getting the engine together.

I just installed a new radiator with electric fans and a new alternator. Primed the carb and it fired up first try. It was running rough, so I shut it off and discovered I’d loosened a couple of plug wires. Put them back on, started the engine and all was looking good - oil pressure 60#’s...

Well, turns out it was the relief valve (front of engine, my oil pump doesn't have one). Decided to trim the spring down, put it back together, cranked it up and the pressure is good and steady. No idea why, but glad it works. Thanks to everyone for all the great information and ideas.

Here’s what we’ve done. Pulled the intake and plugs and the pressure relief valve (wasn’t stuck). Turned over the engine with the starter and you could see oil going into the cavity for the relief valve. Put the cap on the cavity, cranked the engine and the pressure built up to 6#’s and held...

I'm really leaning towards converting back to stock. I'm going to talk to my mechanic this week and see what we can do, as he did the conversion. I'll let you know what we come up with. Thanks for all the advice.

I put in the pressure relief valve and it was new. I also traded out for the old one and still have the problem. Bound to figure it out someday.

I checked the hookup on the filter against the diagram (thank you Talkwrench) and it was hooked up correctly. Too be on the safe side, I connected the hoses together as you suggested, JSeery and then started it up. Shut it off when it started heading towards 80#'s. Unless you have any other...

Yes, it's the one that came out of the engine. Everything was good, so I just cleaned it and put it back.

Yes, they're 3/8 - Red's Headers Full Flow Kit. In on the filter is going to out on the block and vise a versa, assuming the machinist did it the way the directions said.

Ok, after a few delays, I have checked the gauge with 60#'s of air pressure and it held steady at 60. I pulled the relief valve - it seemed fine, but I went ahead and changed it out for the original one. Put it all back together, cranked it and it started right up, ran smooth and the gauge...