Recent content by bschulze

Working on a 3-3/8 x 4" V8: Isky cam, springs and adjustable solid lifters. I'm unsure about the valve spring height. The late Mark Kirby (Motor City Flathead), gave me a spring height he liked but I forgot what it was. It worked very well for me on a previous same sized build except I used...

My motor: After a lot of thinking and looking around , I'm thinking I will make a plug, drive it inside the bushing to cover the push rod tiny oil weep hole and plug the push rod hole. Just drive the bushing assembly back in its original position and sort of return it to original status, less...

I just got my machined 49-53 block back from the machine shop. (3-3/8 x 4). The machinist pulled the bushing for the fuel pump push rod. I need to plug the hole. He advised caution as the bushing blocked oil to the (front to back) tube forcing oil around the bushing through a round recess...

The frame has not been widened. I added angle steel, 2 per side, to stiffen it so it is a bit narrower. I did not want to do a lot of welding on the frame. Thanks for your comments. Bob

Have you put a T5 5 speed trans behind a FH V8?? (28 A Ford roadster pick up) Notice in the pic, the front motor mounts on the 2 water pumps to the frame. Notice the rear mount on the T5 trans tail shaft housing in the pic. I plan to use a cross member holding this trans mount position...

Have you used the gage set that TEMU sells? they offer the usual 6 gages which includes a tach and a GPS linked speedometer for $127.21. The speedo, which is my main interest reads in kilometers but that is easily interpreted with usage. This is a terrific bargain if they will hold up. I...

I checked the Moog codes. Same number for 1948 Ford car and F100 Pick up. Looks like they use the same tie rod ends. I found a greaseable made in Europe F100 Pair for 26 Bucks, free delivery on eBay. Thank you.

Thank you for the replies, But, will they fit Ford passenger cars 42 to 48? (F1 to early F150). Bob, CB,IA

I'm having trouble finding Left and Right outer tie rod ends for my 1942 to 1948 Ford Passenger car. But many available for F150's similar era. Are these interchangeable?? There are many F150 cost effective ends on Amazon and eBay. Thank you! Bob Schulze, Council Bluffs, IA

I'm setting up a 9 inch rear in my 28 roadster pick up. What angle should I use for the universal? When I get the V8 block back from the machine shop, I should be able to match the angle. Did these vintage V8s sit level? I need to get it on wheels. Can you help? Thank you, Bob in Council...

Still looking for a 100% full flow oil filter, Motor City Flathead (MCF) style. I'm not sure how this system can only be 95%? I put one of the late Mark Kirby's kits, MCF, in my 46 Sedan Coupe. (1953 Mercury 3-3/8 bore engine) As I recall, the engine oil was picked up from the oil pan by...

Still looking for a full flow oil filter/oil pump as was sold by : Motor City Flathead, Flathead Speed and Machine, Goller's Hot Rods. These outlets seem inactive. Have you heard of anyone else picking up the flag and offering this conversion? Thank you, Bob Schulze, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Do you know if any one makes a Motor City Flathead style full flow oil filter kit? Goller's lists one on their web site but no answer. Flathead Speed and Machine also lists an improved model but again no response. Can you help? I'm thinking of forgetting about filtration and just changing...

Help please: I've been looking for an early A roadster set of top irons. They are available but at crazy prices. So, 1. Why not convert my existing top irons to a folding top . A hinge plus some additional mounts and bars. A lot of thought and persperation. As an interum open air...