Recent content by Hal Beatty

Thanks for keeping the Barn alive Ryan!

I'm an old guy and yes, I hate change. But this is a good one to make. Thanks Ryan!

I just pull the front pan off mine when changing the coolant. It's not that hard to do...

This is correct!

Ryan, thanks for effort you put in here and on the HAMB, it is appreciated.

I used a sealed bearing in that position when I went through the transmission for my '40. Pulled the seal off of the front side of the bearing to ensure that it was lubricated by gear oil and left the seal on the backside. Has worked well for the last 6 years...

Re: This site can’t be reached Thanks Ryan!

JD Cornhead Grease.

Avgas will not go bad nearly as quickly as Mogas will. We never worried about bad gas even if the aircraft engine hadn't been run for 3 years or more. But, having dealt with avgas that had been in an unused drop tank for over 20 years I do know it will go bad eventually. If you don't need the...

Also, the picture of the #3 synchro insert appears to show a cracked or broken brass blocker ring...

Much as I hate to say it, Evilbay. That's where I found one a few years ago. Or you could post a wanted ad here on the Barn.

I do this on 2 vehicles with Pertronix conversions, along with a spare coil. Haven't needed them yet but it's good insurance.

Sorry to see this, but time marches on... I have a set of your fenders on my '40 purchased 30 years ago, have always been very happy with the quality. Have a great retirement!

What AbbottInstrument said! IMHO it's best to use original King-Seeley senders with the original gauges...

Wanted, one .083 oversize piston for a 1940 221 with the tin-can sleeves removed. Also a full set of rings. Thanks