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    optima battery

    There is only 1 red top 6 volt optima battery. I have one that is close to 20 years old and still good with no battery tender Sorry I don’t know part number
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    Sell flathead parts?

    Yes in the classified section. Not here in forum.
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    21 stud stroker engine.

    One challenge is getting bored large enough to fit suitable connecting rods down through. Your 21 stud bore started at 3 1/16” you need 3 3/16” bore which can be a challenge with a 21 stud block. A 37 block maybe but I have never sonic checked one of those. Mike at H&H can supply you a kit for...
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    Flathead conundrum.

    Just a suggestion but a piece of PVC tubing dipped into the barrel all way to bottom like a straw block end and pull out to check for water in bottom of barrel as that would be a real mess.
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    Editing an ad

    Easy click on 3 dots at lower left of your post next to the word Report. will give you options
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    Flathead conundrum.

    Time and effort vs. investment. Plus the oil mess challenge and disposal. In my opinion the entire pile would have to be dirt cheap as more and more come out of hiding. In the last year I outbid the scrapper and paid $45 each on 4 nice 59AB engines at an estate auction. At another estate...
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    8RT Hop up

    There is a cam grinder in CA that will grind the 8CM Merc specs but with more lift (.380"). I have one of these grinds for a 59AB. Not possible in my opinion Tim. Would love to see all timing numbers.
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    Welcome to the NEW Ford Barn!!!!

    Excellent. Thanks Ryan.
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    Any one know what year this is from

    Not floorboard I believe it may be a lower engine bay pan.
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    A New Ford Barn Is Coming...

    Fantastic work as always. Thanks.
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    Death Notice -- Elmer Swift of Ojai California

    Great guy to deal with with. A loss to all.
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    Torque specs for 59AB with 8BA crank

    Brian is correct. Use the bearings originally designed for that particular block no matter what crankshaft.
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    1936 LB marking

    The hole is only in Canadian blocks like Aussie and New Zealand got. It’s not in US blocks.
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    Update on Wescotts

    Sounds like a good ending to an era. Enjoy the future.
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