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Recently surfaced- call or email for photo $100 plus shipping lane777@sbcglobal.net 925-698-5008 Lane

Took a few years..but I got my new engine running over the last couple of weeks! I chose an 8ba block as a starting place as it was locally available. The block was machined to re-establish the bearing bores and the "stroker" crank from the 59 was reinstalled with 8ba rods and...

*Update* I spoke with Mark last night- his phone number has changed but address is the same. Price for brackets is currently $50.00 shipped. I let him know I would post his new number. Mark Seitz 5345 Parkman Rd N.W. Warren, Ohio 44481 Phone 234-600-8804 (I'm unable to post this info in...

Motor out over Veterans day...removed the valves over thanksgiving and 2 pistons. Lifter that had adjuster back out has heavier scoring than the rest but in better shape than I expected. Haven't looked at the cam lobes yet. Looks like a set of lifters is in order...I assume these are hollow...

Thanks...I assume removing all the springs is first order, lifters, remove cam then last is removal of split bushings/guides is last- maybe I'll leave that to the machine shop...after reading all the stories here....of course that may be expensive. I'll post some more pics as I go...

Appreciate the advice.... I'm back to work on the '40 (Dad passed away in August and other builds and my son's activities kept me busy).... I'm going to pull the motor- hard to keep the plugs clean with stock ignition and poor cylinders (significant ridges). 1) Assume radiator should come out...

Agreed Entire valve train likely in need of an overhaul. Not sure how much cylinder wear there is- how loose pistons are in bore. I'll see how much ridge there is at disam this winter..and try and address #6 until another day. Not sure how I will be able to dress seat if needed with engine left...

Thanks Russ... I read so much about weak valve springs in the forum that wasn't sure where to start. I can see a large portion of the exhaust valve (aft valve based on intake runners) and it appears fine. Maybe its tuliped or has a bad spot that is not visible. Lane

and appreciate your advice! I finished troubleshooting a stumble I have had at top of RPM range after tuning carbs (twin 97 on Offenhauser intake) and rebuilding original ’40 distributor. I assume this weak cylinder will solve my problems! Engine is a 59 which received new rings in mid 90’s...

Not sure this will help on the original post...but I just solved a similar issue on my stock '40 ignition I thought I would share similar to Jons.. I bought a new "rebuilt" coil as the car would die when hot..I also purchased an NOS condenser. The car would crackle and miss at top of RPM range...

I had flooding issues even with the new inlets...certainly worth a try I suppose (my humble opinion). Lane

I learned why the air horn of one of my 97's had been crushed with a hammer ( I think my Dad was involved :) many years ago ). Anyway happened to me a couple of times with pressure regulator at 2.5 psi. I moved down to 2 psi and have so far have avoided the trauma of gasoline spilling down the...

Indeed another oil thread :). Here are my constructive thoughts having read many threads on other boards. Interesting article...I am using oil #17 (Chevron Delo 15-40 400 LE) in my flathead and plan to use it in my Chevy muscle cars this summer to forego adding Zinc for flat tappet cams. Recent...

Great story and pic...Hemmings ran a short story with photo this week in their blog... http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/03/22/hot-rodding-legends-ed-iskendarian-and-bill-hines-to-be-honored-this-weekend/?refer=news Lane

Me too...new to flatheads..always wondered what that cotter pin was for..I can assure everyone that mine has no rust on it! Lane