Recent content by ethov8

Hi Brian Tell me more about these grounding straps you use. Do you ground the engine direct or what? What material are the straps etc. Cheers Marcus

Hi Are you using zinc or a zinc solution as an anode? If it is zinc how do you get it into contact with the aluminium and in the electrolyte as well? Cheers Marcus

Any ideas on preventing this type of corrosion or slowing it down. Mine are Eddelbrock heads but I guess the make is immaterial. The engine has not been run with coolant in it yet. Any ideas appreciated.

Hi I would say it may be an ignition problem. Pull the distributor out and check that. Check the dwell on the points,the condenser. Then its leads plugs and coil. If that doesnt work its the carb or the fuel supply. Is it a mechanical pump? Back to basics. Regards Marcus

I had 2 replies to my first post. Thank you, I think its part solved my problem. Much appreciated. Next question. I need to source a pcv valve to suit my motor. Its a 266 CI modified producing I guess about 140/150 hp. I need a PCV valve with a thread on it which will be compatible. I need a...

Hi I have an English flathead v8, a Ford Pilot. Originally it had a 21 stud 85 hp motor. I have a Frenchk v8 block with an integral cast bell housing I think like the 59A but the front and innerds of the motor are 8BA. I have an offehhousser inlet with a 4 barrel holley. Regarding the crank case...