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37 PU rad. has the letter 'D" stamped on top right inside corner ?? Meaning?

What is the functional difference between a "cast and stamped" bell housing? What makes one work and the other not on an 8BA install?

Installing 8BA in 1937 pu will the oil pan clear? If not what will?

ford3, Thanks, you are right. To all others thanks for the info.

You guys are over thinking my question. My 37 pu has an overheating problem. I've done all the things recommended on The Ford Barn but, was thinking.........how hot can this flathead get. I have a distributor coming from Bubba's, have done the flush, so on and so on. I do not want to damage my...

How hot can a flathead get before it will lock up?

Elwood, PM and e-mail sent. Thanks Jim

I have a little 37 pu, love my truck.https://www.fordbarn.com/attachments/141900/

Mike, Yes my radiator boiled over the first time, it took two days to clean up and polish my paint. I may try vinegar one more time, then use the baking soda. I removed a lot of rust but like you I would like it a bit better. Jim

Over the past few weeks I have flushed my radiator/engine three times with vinegar. Drained and flushed with water, refilled with vinegar, etc. etc. Fresh vinegar has been in the radiator over 20 days. I have used 15 gallons of vinegar and 200-400 gallons of water. I use a running water hose in...

Thanks guys, good info. jim

Is the NAPA condenser #IH-200 used for 6 or 12 volts, I have the 6 volt system. I'm new at this. Thanks

How much do I torque the 37 head bolts and what is the pattern? Thanks

G.M. Thanks for the info, I'm thinking of sending the distributor to Bubba's shop for a rebuild. My truck starts quickly and runs well, but I'm I have been told my timing may be off. How much effect can this have on the temperature of the engine, 10 or 20 degrees???? I'm in Texas, very near...

That temp on the head below the hose is 203-208 taken with my infrared thermometer. Below that on the center of the exhaust manifold temp is 350+ is that too hot, could it be the cause for the head temps? Have new water pumps, flushed radiator/engine with 4 gals. of vinegar (ran it for four...