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wanted 1961 through 1964 Ford 262 six-cylinder engine short block or Compleat engine is ok must be a rebuildable core Thanks John Mullen

wanted 1961 through 1964 Ford 262 inline six engine rebuildable core short block or whole engine. thanks John Mullen

that's what I thought they might be, ashtrays it is .. thanks guys

ok old timers I purchased a NOS set of JAHNS 3 ring pistons at a swap meet and have no paper work to show piston fit. They look like cast Pistons looking on the inside of the skirts where I found the manufactures mark (JAHNS). any idea where I should clearance the piston to wall fit. I'm using...

lol, I'LL TAKE YOU UP ON THAT Dave.. Planning is in the works as we speek

you can pull the intake and measure the valve lift at the lifter and compare that to factory specs. It won't tell you the duration without putting a degree wheel on and finding top dead center and following how to degree a cam information. ..Hope this helps

Yuuup, That's Low All Right

check out the build with photos and story on the H.A.M.B. main board ...... search... (XO/PP Bonneville Project)

Xo stands for engine class (Vintage )PP is production pick up. the XO/PP rules for the 1961 f100 require a 6 cylinder engine no more than 302 cu. in. displacement. engine must be naturally aspired. Retain the factory Block and factory head.Unlimited mods other than changes in port...

Coming to Bonneville 2018 Speed Week. The Virginia H.A.M.B. Special XO/PP 640

I looking for sets of 8BA main bearing caps to try to fit to my very good 8BA block. It had no caps when I purchased it. I hope that someone hear in eastern Virginia, may have some that I can try and return if they don't work. To all others who may have some I am willing to pay all shipping and...

Ron, I have found front and center caps that fit perfectly, however the rear main cap is offset by .004 If you have some rear main caps that you would be willing to ship to me I would pay shipping both ways and pay you for one that I keep. returning those not used. Please advise Thank you, John...

I have a 8BA crack free block, however its main caps were lost by previous owner/owners. I have several sets of caps to try to fit and align hone them to this block.. what is the proper procedure to align hone a flathead block. I have looked everywhere for this info without success. somewhere...

what is involved in converting a 1940 ford truck 3 speed top loader transmission to open drive ??..I have a 1940 ****** and want to use it in a 48 to 52 f1 what's needed to change it over ???

Dave, Sorry I wasn't there when you picked up your flatty.. Jimmy and I liked that engine very much.. Your cam selection was spot on and I know you will love driving it around .. I will keep an eye out for you around town this summer. I would love a ride when you get it installed.. Thank you for...