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Done! I will keep the original one (Bendix), but i just know Mac that sell the one bellow: https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mercury_early/starter-drive-with-spring-complete-bendix-10-tooth-ford-v8-and-6-cylinder-except-60-hp-usa-made.html This is a US Made reproduction or a Original Bendix...

Hello folks! I have broken the bendix starter gear and sleeve (original one) 2 things broken: Bendix Starter Drive Shaft Sleeve and the Main gear (10 tooths). Question: I'm thinking to ordering from Mac's a USA Bendix Style to replace, but I saw that have a modern style one that fit to the...

Hello, i found this topic looking to the 35 ford Tudor Glass drawings order a local glass manufacturing (I’m in Brazil) to make a new set to me. Do you have the tech drawings with the measurements to share? If yes, could you please share it with me? Regards Rod

Hello all! Tks for every answer. The Ford is running again, and I’m keeping running as much as possible. I have tested again all circuit, and i have changed the point, for a new one, and no more problems to start. Also i gave a check in the tork of the head nuts, and until now the engine not...

Here i just have Gasoline with 27% of ethanol in the formula. The premium one has some additive, but is far to be good also. Tks for the tip to about the fuel... i didn't think about that until now.

I'm using 15W40 Valvoline Mineral Oil.

Marko and Allanwoodieman, I,m pullig out the sparks and using the same mineral engine oil that I,m using in the engine. I will try to find Marvel Mystery Oil here and apply it. tks Tubman, i every think about that ... and i affraid off. Remove the heads again maybe will be complicaded, once the...

Tks Jack! Really sounds strange! :( The battery is OK, and is strong enoufh to turn the starter that was turning without turn the flywheel! In one of the first time that it happens I have broke the return spring bolt of the starter... and the flywheel dosen't move. When I put the prybar in the...

Flat 221ci - 1935 - Getting stuck after 3 weeks sitting. Making a long journey short... This engine was full rebuild in middle of the 70's, and the car running 5 or 6 times, and was leaved stopped until 5 years ago! (Yes, it is a barn find). I got the car, and the engine was stuck. I have...

Hi Folks! I have a problem with my starter. My engine is a 221 flatie 1935. Original with original starter. I have followed all the tip above, and now, I can not move my engine by "hand"? what is the correct position of the gear of the starter, in the end or in the begging? tks Rod