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When testing steam and condensate systems in a factory we spray painted flat black on the spot we wanted to test.Ronnieroadster thanks for the ice cube idea.

When I restored my 1950 F-1, I used Thomson water seal on the new wood.

I prefer autolite because they have rolled not cut threads. Best for aluminum heads.

I lost a center main cap.the crank also broke in half.that gave me a reason to buy a Merc. crank. For peace of mind I installed a center main strap.

One good thing about Autolite plugs is they have rolled threads, best for aluminum heads.

I have a fan, bearing hub and pulley with a shroud from a 1950 F-1. It's yours if you pick it up or arrange the shipping.

Check the bearing web and pan rails for cracks. my 50 F-1 did the same thing, but it also broke the crank in half. A local commercial engine rebuilder had a cap that required a light center line hone and a good merc. crank. I installed a bearing cap strap to beef it up a little.

For a temporary fix slip a small rubber O ring over the handle and let it drop into the gap between the handle and the door.

I was blinded by the fact that all my problems started after I installed the Stromberg, It turns out it was a fuel delivery problem,pump going bad. I drained the fluid from the liquid filled gauge it works fine now when its hot. On the road again. Love the sound of the old Flathead, I don't need...

GM Sounds like you have made a thorough study of the vapor lock problem,I am running a electric pump at the tank to a Holley regulator into a 3 carb. fuel block. The secondarys are block off for show only.Looks like I could have a low pressure vapor lock problem,I can't tell yet I have a liquid...

Ross F-1 I am running a MSD distributor with mechanical advance only.and a 6A capacitive discharge box. Timing set at 2 initial 18 at 1700 total 20. I have run this set up with a Holley 94 for 10 years with no problems.

I have never had a vapor lock with a Holley 94 but after changing to a Stromberg 48 I am experiencing what appears to be a vapor lock. Runs out of fuel and will not restart, but after a cool down starts and runs fine. The Stromberg preforms much better on my truck other than this problem, are...

I run a three carb manifold on my 50 F-1,I was at a show and did not know what class I was in. I ask the head of the show, he says original stock. I win first place, after picking up my award someone asks is three carbs a factory option,I say yes a police option. It may not seem fair but at a...

To have people say WOW and smile when they see your car or truck at a show is better than any trophy you could get.

My old Dad told me to put your mouth over the tank filler neck and blow, it will push the gas up to the carb. If you don't like the taste of gas get a electric fuel pump.