Recent content by don35

Like Tubman said, I used a solid block of aluminum under each waterpump as a spacer. Otherwise, the oil pan would have been right on top of the crossmember.

Wheelbarrow wheel bearings can be used in the end of the column to keep the shaft centered in the tube before installing the u-joint. They are available in several sizes, and are cost effective.

WD 40 works well as a starting fluid without washing down the cylinders. Learned this trick from a small engine mechanic.

Also, beware of off brand kits. If you need parts, you could be in trouble.

To answer your question about engine weight, a flathead, and a sbc are very close to the same.

Having replaced my engine in 53 Merc this spring, I can tell you the radiator is a real pain to put in and out. Its a tight fit to say the least. You don't have much room for error, so I would compare the two really closely before I tried to install the new one. And no, you don't have to pull...

Nicop is also sold at our local Carquest, and NAPA stores. With the it's corrosion resistance to road salt, and easy workability, that's almost all they sell anymore.

Our local Carquest store mixes paint and can match paint from a sample. They will put it in a spray can for you. I don't know about mixing from a formula. I believe the formulas are brand specific.

Talk about fast turnaround! Great to see service is still available, if you are in the right place.

X2 on Ospho! Ace Hardware can order it if they don't stock it. Thin like water, so it flows into seams really well.

The only issue I had is it made the other lines under the hood look shabby (oil filter lines, ect.) Had to redo them all to make it look right!

Hockey pucks are a good source of inexpensive hard rubber for making mounts!

What flat 39 said x2. Howard does terrific work.

You may want to remove the shifter to gain room to move the ****** back. (Only 4 bolts). They are right on top so you should be able to get to them by loosening the shifter boot.

I visited the Real Deal Steel plant in Sanford, Florida which is the company that assembles the '40 bodies for Carpenter. I was told the panels themselves are interchangeable with the original parts except for the quarters which have the quarter window panels stamped as one piece with the rest...