Recent content by Flathead Guy

UPDATE: I just talked to Mark Seitz today, April 5, 2020. His correct phone number is 234-600-8804 and he charges $60 which includes shipping for a pair of his 8ba Anti-chatter Adapter brackets. His address is the same: 5345 Parkman Road NW, Warren,OH 44481

UPDATE: I just talked to Mark Seitz today, April 5, 2020. His correct phone number is 234-600-8804 and he charges $60 which includes shipping for a pair of his brackets. His address is the same: 5345 Parkman Road NW, Warren,OH 44481

Re: Starter on 8BA won't turn when HOT. What gives? [SOLVED] I solved this issue by cleaning the contacts on the two heavy gauge Starter wires on the Starter Solenoid among other things. :confused: I put a video of it on my YouTube Channel that shows more details of the whole adventure...

Thanks guys for the quick responses! I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something simple. I'll pull it out and go thru it. I'll double check the battery cable size, but I recall it being very thick gauge.

I have a recently acquired '48 Coupe with a '50 8BA installed. When the starter (and engine) are cold, the starter cranks no problem. But when I try to start it when its hot, the starter is practically seized. I let it sit for 10-15 minutes and it cranks without issue. It's got a brand new 6...

Thanks everyone for the additional information and photos! Very helpful and it sure builds my confidence. I attached two pictures showing its "stance" or "rake" with its original suspension and 6.00-16 tires. In my opinion (limited experience), the original leaf springs are strong keeping it...

Thanks for the quick responses and suggestions. Just what I was looking for! I haven't taken tires off the rims so I didn't know the correct width was 4". Good to know!

My newly acquired '48 Coupe is currently running old, worn out 6 X 16 All-State tires on the original steel rims on the original, unmodified suspension. I would like to replace them with the tallest, widest radial tires that will still fit those original 6" X 16" rims. I found some various...