Recent content by MidState-Flathead

Joe B, If i understand your your question correctly, I am building a 8ba engine that will be put into a case ingersol garden tractor, with the tin work of an B allis chalmers tractor, there is a guy in northern wisc that built one of these tractor, he was very generous to help me with the plans...

V8 Bob, I would agree with you on the delete, I have a unique project coming up in the near future that I want to have the look with the draft tube , But it will be non functional, I have made accommodations on the 8ba intake for the better PVC system, but I appreciate all the input that the...

Dan in MI, thanks for the ebay find I will keep an eye on that item greatly appreciated

That is interesting information. Very glad to see that they were available, I hope to be able to purchase a straight down draft tube from some seller. If any member would have one that they would sell please feel free to PM me. Again thanks to great information that is available on this site...

Thanks to all for your replys. Greatly appreciated. As I looked at the Van Pelt engines diagram it appears to look as if it only runs vertical. again thanks

Did the ford and or mercury flatheads have a road draft tube the has the big goose neck at the top and just go straight down? I am aware of the style that curves and runs beside the oil pan , If anyone has a picture of the straight down style that would be great. Thanks in advance guys, I log...

rotor wrench I have to send a thanks for posting the archive, that is great information, I really appreciate all the wonderful knowledge that a person can get from the ford barn and the guys that post the great information, I am new to the flathead world and sign in everyday for the latest post...

thanks for telling about this Bennet channel, This guy is a true talent, and interesting to watch and hear him explain how he is performing his tasks, Very interesting

Solidaxle- the way reworked the wire tube looks great, that is a very neat look, great work

thanks for posting this information as I also am failing at adding pictures,

Thanks to all for the replys , I have found a draft tube to purchase.

I am looking for a complete road draft tube with all clamps etc. for and 8ba engine in good shape.

the mouse smell is a tough one to get rid of

very interesting post about the war time events

Scotty - really appreciate the photo that you included