Recent content by bill boz

Thank you all for the great advice. I will hold off on doing anything for now but will keep an eye (ear) on the engine. I am convinced that when I decide to go over the bearings that I will pull the engine to do the job. Hanks for the input Bill

I did set my valve clearance a little wide, so they are a bit noisy. I will get a stethoscope and probe around. Noise isn’t all that bad, not like before I had the engine rebuilt, there was a definite clunk from the center main then. I guess thinking more along the lines of preventative...

I’ve read all of the posts that I can find on the topic. I’m wondering when it’s time to drop the pan and do it. I had my engine rebuilt using Babbitt in 2014 since then I’ve put about 13000 miles on the engine. I feel as though the engine is making more noise, especially when it’s cold. I don’t...

You might check that there are no bubbles in the radiator, a blown head gasket can eject water from the radiator and cause overheating. NAPA sells a combustion gas test kit that you can use to test for a head gasket leak Good luck

Thank you all for your thoughtful responses they have given me a lot to think about. To the mix there is also the f150 4 speed conversion, it would be easy if there was only one choice. If I can ever come to a decision I’ll post the result. Bill

Did you opt for th 15% higher 1st and 2nd gear? Thanks

I would like to improve the drivability of my 31 closed cab pickup. Originally I was thinking about a Mitchell overdrive but now I’m wondering if I would be better off with the Mitchell synchromesh transmission. The truck has a strong engine and 3.56 rear end and 19 inch wheels. Most of our...

The electronic ignition module is very sensitive to low voltage. If the starter is drawing to much current, or if there is a resistance in the starter circuit, the voltage will drop below the threshold and you will not be getting any spark during starting. The car will start fine with a push...

I have a "tiny tach" on mine, google tiny tach. When I ordered it I told them that it was for a model A. Cost was $47.00. Digital, self contained, no connections just wire warped around coil wire. Shows hours when engine is off. Bill

Hi Jim Bill Henderson, NC 27537 On beautiful Kerr Lake Thanks

Thanks It is the belt line that I plan to paint over the red base, about 1/2 or 3/4 in wide. I'm going out shortly to pick up the paint, it'll be Nason base coat clear coat system. I'm pretty sure I used a base coat activator on my last project. I bookmarked the pin striping tape, looks like a...

I am in the process of repainting my 31 closed cab pickup. I have it primed and ready. I plan to paint it rubalite red with the narrow bead/stripe running around the hood and cabin tacoma cream. My question, is it best to paint the stripe first, mask it and paint over everything with the...

You may find that the armored cable is screwed in a little to far shorting out the lower plate. Bill