Recent content by bitterbierce

yet another Forocho! (For' eight) Felicidades y bienvenido, congratulations and welcome.

Check the bearing first with a set of calipers. If you are sure it is the ford BB1240A the Timken reference is 462 https://mibearings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3834_7237&products_id=149034&zenid=r2uihp1qv8di24hu1tebr8snd6

That's what I was meaning to say. Power, as a rule of thumb, is Volts x Amps. Yo have to have the right match for continuous use.

from memory that is so

I'll see what I can do this weekend to make a sketch of what I have

I also have this very same year and system. However, because I am just about to begin the restoration it will take me some time to get there, to the top electrics. I am not too sure that a 12V solenoid can replace the 6V because they are designed with a different current in mind. MAgnetic flow...

Just guessing but perhaps it was a stationary engine before and someone thought advance was no longer needed (big mistake)

I own six of them. Those cameras usually work quite well in cold climates. Over here in Spain they do not work well during the summer if the ambient temperature is over 30ºC more or less. You have to place them along the path, or in diagonal, otherwise it takes a second or so to awaken and you...

HEllo to the land down under from across the pond and up above. thanks

Hello to the land down under from up above. Thanks

This car is currently for sale in Vigo, Pontevedra, NW Spain. Price is 20000€ or 22800$. The car has full historical registration and plates. This is not my car, mine is not for sale. I'm publicizing it on behalf of the seller. Email (prefered) or call the seller in the ad. Contact person Luis...

Hello everyone and greetings from Spain. after 15+ years I decided to start restoring a 1946 or 1947 Mercury Club convertible. Unfortunately the engine was swapped to a 21 stud engine. My current goal is to replace the water pumps, have a running engine to move it around but, replace it with...