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We had found a few alternator that come together with a Model A project car. It seems that they are all related to flathead V8's. I guess that 2 are for a V8-60 Modell 82A or Model 922A Another 2 for a 81A and another 2 for a Model 91A I guess. But this one I don't know where it is used. On...

I try to identify starter and governer if the fit to a flathead V8

These are the stock Model A starters except the one in the middle

I hope that someone could help. We had found a few starter that together with a Model A project car. Two of them are Model A 4 engine, but there are two other starters that looks the same as the Model A starters. But there thread of the shaft where the Bendix drive is as a different direction...

That sound great. I'm owing a 1933 Ford Model Y Cairn Drophead Coupe by Salmson & Sons(Tickford). johndee138 posted some useful links for Model Y and Model C. I'm the webmaster of https://www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk/index.html. I also can provide information about the German cousins of the...

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Typical valve noise if you are accelerate at low rpm in 2nd or 3rd gear. I don#t mean the ticking clattering noise at idle that you could hear

May be that it is a dumb question. I sometimes hear the valves ticking during acceleration so that I think that it is time to check the valve clearance and adjust clearance. I'm running a 239 cui French block with adjustable lifters and a Bubba electronic Chevy distributor. Most videos and...

I had a school bus stop light as a 3rd brake light. This is in my opinion the best way for a pickup

In other word a piece of crab. Thanks for your comments

I have a question regarding the exhaust baffle that were sold by speedway motors. As far as I understood this should divide the exhaust gases of the two center cylinders. Is this item worth to buy it and is it useful?

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I‘m going to do a 1500 mile plus trip through Germany, Belgium, France and Great Britain with my F1. I‘m thinking about what kind of spare parts should I carry with me in case of a breakdown. I have a 239 french block with dual carbs and a Bubba distributor. My current list includes: Head...

Cologne is the English and French translation of Koeln. Koelnn was funded in 50 CE by the romans its name was Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

On German flatheads the dissy was located at the rear of the engine. SO it seems that this one is not a french it should be a german G29 enigne