Recent content by derek costello

look inside the at the gears if they are helical it is a late flathead and one of the most desirable because it will fit all flatheads and give greater pressure!

Two carbs on a flathead supply the same amount of fuel to all the cylinders at the same time, mores than a single carb in the center! By making one carb (that doesn't feed all 8 cylinders at one time). the primary carb with progressive linkage keeping the other carb closed till called on, you...

Replace the condenser!

Tubman is right...........

Re: 1940 ford with 9" rear , wheel cylinder question in regards to brake line size. Me too: I have done dozens of fords with 3/16" standard lines with 9" ford rear ends with 10" and 11" drums with 11" and 9" discs on the front. and 3/16" line have 3/8" 24 threads per inch fittings...

My 34 pickup has the original grille and shell, all one piece. The SS trim piece has the top ends slitely longer so they can be trimmed to fit under the rad-top bull-nose trim. The bull nose trim and cap are unique to 34 pickups as they have off-sett notches to fit against each other when cap...

I have an aluminum intake from a Canadian 1952 Mercury, I will sell for $40. plus shipping. Derek costello. Niagara Falls Canada.

I have a 34 pickup with the original grill shell it is like the one pictchered by petehovie. BUT. the edges have the factory tiny slotted holes for the screws that slide around in the factory or Drake grill shell surround stainless trim. The shells in the pitchers do not appear to have those...

4.5". 5 bolt is standard ford late car and light truck from about the 60s till late 90s, then the changed it to 100mill x 5bolt.......

anybody got a 1932 Victoria??

their are 65 differences between the 33 and 34 ford cars, they are listed in detail in the Henry ford as built it book. Derek Costello

Has anybody used the new bob drake 5 fin water pumps designed to flow much more water with spectacular results?????

If my flathead(stock 1952) overheats with no thermostats, alum rad, electric fan, 13lb cap, recovery tank. So I am going to try the new Bob Drake super water pumps in hopes of pushing more water (when the levels get low). Any thoughts???

Does any one know........... the difference in height of Victoria doors versus a two door?? the length of doors?? the overall diff in car height?? "experts". keep telling me the doors are the same??///// Derek

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