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Yes, that second gear snap ring is a ba***rd. When you get it off, throw it into the far distance, long grass, and replace it with a C-ring. The rear main bearing is a New Dimension unique item. Unobtainium. Take care.

Hello chaps, I need a pair of Ford 59A pattern 24 stud Aluminum heads - Canadian, possibly? Or Weiand cheaters? All leads followed, gratefully. Neil. OK now - found a pair of cheaters. Thanks for looking.

Yes, it seems they must have been specially cast so I will do the same. Thanks to all who replied with constructive suggestions - greatly appreciated.

Regret I cannot let you hear that - photo was taken in 1938. I'm re-creating that engine. However, I can let you hear the engine that's in the car now - 305ci blown flathead. The fastest flathead on Pendine Sands - standing start half mile to 117 mph. https://youtu.be/pMaup4QUPaw

I think that showing the whole thing will raise more questions and detract from my original enquiry. I just want to know where the water take-offs came from and whether a pair may be available somewhere. But since you've asked, here goes : The car was built in 1935 in England to race at...

A special early V8 flathead has pump-less water take-offs. Can anyone here identify them, please?

Thank you Bob C. Before sitting exams at school I was instructed - "Read the question and answer the question that was asked". ;) And thanks to Mart and all others for helpful comments and advice. Neil.

Thank you for guidance on the seal orientation. Not sure what is meant by the the axle housing bearing surface? As noted above there is no evidence of wear in any of the bearing surfaces or rollers and it all fits together nicely with 2 thou clearance. I'm have real trouble understanding that...

I'm sure I have the correct combination of hub and bearing. The hub is 1935 and has no pressed-in race as the later ones have. The bearings are part number B1225. The cages show little signs of wear compared with the underside of the grease retainers which are well worn. The height of the cage...

My rear hubs have just been pulled showing the bearing grease loaded with very fine metal particles so that the grease looks silvery. The grease retainers have been pulled showing much wear on the underside due to the bearing cage rotating against it. The bearings have been removed showing...

The timing mark on the crankshaft gear may be hidden by the oil slinger. If it is still not visible, this should work: Turn the engine over until the camshaft timing mark is vertically down. This is the camshaft position for top centre on #1 firing stroke. Remove the crankshaft gear. Turn the...

Damn! I got put off there with talk of '35. It is, of course, '32 - thanks Mart. Edit made.

Yes, Frank, for the Batten. I've always believed that the present radiator shell was a 1932 design, truncated. What have I missed? Today: 1938: