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Thank you for the advice. I will go find a shorter pushrod

I have changed the intake manifold on a 59 series V8 for the original style intake which has a lower generator and fuel pump mount. The fuel pump push rod is now too long and needs to be shortened by 1 inch. Can I cut the 1 inch off of the top of the existing rod rather than acquiring the...

Looking for a pair of windshield inside moulding for a 35 Ford 1/2 ton

Just tried to put the engine onto the frame. The front engine foot mounts are too narrow to mate with the frame holes. The distance centre to centre of the engine supports is 19 1/4 inches. The centre to centre distance of the new rubber mounts on the frame is 20 inches. The pickup is a 35 with...

Would it be correct? If the timing gears are one tooth off, the lifter to valve stem clearance would also not be correct!

Thanks for all the input. The fact tha All pistons registered the same pressure is very odd. Next step to check valve to lifter clearance before taking the engine apart again.

The cylinders were honed. The original pistons and rings were .030 OS and appeared to be installed some time ago but with very little wear evident. I replaced the pistons and rings . 030 OS when I found a couple of areas around the wrist pin retainers broken away. There was no scoring in the...

Replaced the pistons, rings and rod bearings, inspected the valves which appeared to be reasonable. How long should I run the engine on the test stand to run in the rings and expect a reasonable increase in the compression. Currently I have had the engine running 45 minutes and the compression...

Thanks for all the suggestions. It looks like a combination of welding/ brazing and potentially using Red Kote on the interior of the pan.

1936 First Generation Flathead V8. Small pin holes (3-6 ) from corrosion in the oil pan causing oil weeping. Any recommendations on fixing the problems now that I have the pan removed, again. Finding a replacement considered the last option. Looking for suggestions to solve the problem.

Thank you for the detailed answer. I managed to get the correct bell housing, starter plate and water pumps with the foot. Just looking for a 3 speed transmission with the mounting ears for the existing crossmember

Thanks for the help

I have a complete 1950 Ford 47 (Canadian) without motor and transmission. I have been given a 1953 F350 with a good working 8BA will the engine mounts and frame positions match

Thank you all for the help and pictures.

I don’t know what the spare tire holder on the passenger side looks like. Does anyone have some pictures?? It’s hard to find parts that you have no idols of what to look for!