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I went through the 3 torque cycles trying to do everything right. Exhaust was full of antifreeze. Engine is cooling great, level in radiator is not dropping, oil is clean. Just seems not right to do this in idle. Will get out this weekend and drive. Thanks!!

Blew the head gasket #4 on my 8BA engine with aluminum heads. Had antifreeze pouring out the exhaust. Replaced head gasket using copper, Used thread sealent on bolt threads retorqed to 50# all acrording to the book. Engine runs great now but when it comes down to idle alittle white exhaust...

Pulled everything apart last night. The pilot bushing looks like it might be out of round but have not measured it yet. Everything else is new and does not appear to have anything wrong with it. Still not sure what the racket was when I drove it onto the lift unless the input shaft was dragging...

I don't think the clutch is in backwards because it did work ok for a little while.

Tonight after work now that everything has cooled off, the ****** did go into gear, but moving it onto my lift it was making a horrible racket the whole time no matter where I pushed the clutch pedal at. I had replaced all 3 things when I put it in. The clutch, pressure plate and throwout...

Throwout bearing was marked USA this time. I guess I'm not sure about the arm, nothing looked wrong with it.

Had mechanic friend look at pilot bearing before replacing ****** and he said it was good, no need to replace. pedal has around 1"-1 1/4" play before contacting throwout bearing. Dave

My 50 flathead V-8 3 speed no overdrive car last year started making a racket when I pushed in the clutch. I had replaced pressure plate, clutch, and throwout bearing a few years back and had not drove the car alot of miles. It got to the point that I had to shut off the engine to get it in...

I'll try here, the wanted ad has not worked out yet. I need to buy or borrow to copy and have cast the passenger side bracket #7650378. Can anybody help me?!! Dave

I don't know about wizard company but my aluminum radiator for my 50 came from a place in AZ. Not cheap but a very nice job plus no more cooling issues.

I need to buy or borrow one to have casted. Part number #7650378 Passenger side. I have the drivers side from the old Jim Spencer Co. but need the passenger side now too. Please Help me!! Dave dldietze@yahoo.com