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Hello, looking for a pair of engine steady rods for the v8, thanks. Can arrange for US address for postage.

Good advice trying that now thanks

Looking for ideas here. Rebuilt 59a, 3 bolt Mallory crab distributor. There is a clicking from the front end and seems to be from the timing cover / dissy. I've set the lash on the Johnsons lifters and all good. Could be cam button hitting locking tabs on cam or any other suggestions...

Thanks for all the advice, appreciated

Thanks for the advice, I've noticed some scrape marks with the tangs on the retaining clips might be touching the block so I'll move them then refit. I've tried with the fan belt off and noise still there so not the alternator or water pumps. There was a slight exhaust blow by when I put the...

Thanks for replying. I can’t get rid of a clack from the front end, set the lash, changed dizzy spacer, compression good at 150 so am now clutching at straws.

Anyone had these rattling around?

Thanks yes that's on the list after the spacer replacements

All good advice folks and much appreciated.

Yes, its a spacer between the cam (new Schneider cam) and the 3 bolt dizzy. Ordered new spacer arrives tomorrow so will try that. Mart - yes, i checked that and cap is ok plus tried with different dizzy, PS its Neighbour Dave - 32 red coupe from Scotland, I hear from Gordon your pickup...

Thanks John, good tip.

24 stud with Mallory electronic crab distributor, clacking from front end. Set the lash on the lifters and all good. Still clack when engine revs then settles down. The distributor drive (offset) spacer seems loose at the slot connection to the distributor drive - its about 5 thou over the width...

Thanks oldredford, what revs you got when doing 70-80?

Thanks yes 29.5 tires, Tatom 270 cam.

Hello Need some advice please, 32 coupe, 284 flathead, warmed over and 3.54 final drive. Not sure to go for 36% or 26% over, anyone got experience? Thanks for any advice.