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Thanks to all for your input.

I've got a 1937 Ford 1/2 ton stake/platform that is original mechanically with the exception of the 24 stud engine; 38-42, with '37 commercial intake and 81A 'A' heads, mechanical brakes, 6 volt, single brake/tail light, etc. The engine is tired and needs an overhaul. This is an opportunity to...

Here's a few finds while out and about. '37 stake in Big Bear, CA and '38-'39? in Heber, CA (El Centro)

Very nice truck! A suggestion for tires that I put on my '37 stake last year. 6.50 - 16LT from Specialty Tires of America http://www.stausaonline.com/ (Made in the USA). STA Super Transport LT Bias Ply tube type. To keep them round when my truck is parked, I use Flatstoppers.

Oil pan is leaking excessively from cotter pin and a seam along the housing. I've attached a few pictures to review. Any suggestions short of having to pull the engine/trans?

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Thanks for the replies; good information.

The leather pad has come off; no where in sight. Guess its time to remove the distributor to find. Fortunately I can drop by C&G in the morning for a replacement. I was referring to the oil passage via front lube cap; full. What else, if any, should be lubed using distributor cam lube? This...

Recently, the distributor has developed an intermittent 'screeching noise'. The noise occurs at start up, then goes away; push the throttle and the noise is back. It's also intermittent while cruising; annoying. Any suggestions? Also, in addition to the oil passage (full), what parts of the...

Keep in mind, the tires that Coker and Summit sell are made in Mexico; many marked on the sidewall 'Made in Mexico, too include Spanish. Specialty Tires of America manufactures 100% of thier tires in the USA; marked on the sidewall 'Made in USA'. Located in Indiana, PA and Unicoi, TN...

I just replaced my acid battery with an Optima AGM and enclosed in a battery disguise box purchased from Woody's Custom Shop www.woodyscustomshop.com The box comes with white caps; removed them and used the black caps from the old battery. The cranking amps are night and day over the acid...

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If I'm correct from what I'm reading, the engine is a '38 24 stud or newer, so obviously not the original engine. The intake is not correct for the 24 stud engine, but is correct for 37 truck with 21 stud. With my recently re-built 94 carb and fuel pump (AC) from Ken ct, I decided to install...

Here's another pic of the engine. This is a 37 truck with 24 stud heads; casting letter "A". Note change to fuel pump w/glass bowl. I don't know if this is the original flathead; not sure if 24 stud was being used in '37? As Ken stated, the intake appears to be designed to be used with a...