A short note to thank all of you in the Ford Barn that have helped me find the few missing parts I needed to complete this frame off project. I also want to thank the Barn for all of the good advice that has helped me solve many of the problems I encountered in my efforts to put this car back...
What does the number 40-6049-A2 cast on an Aluminum head mean? Can you tell from this number if the head is for a flat top piston or a dome piston? Thanks
Let me give you my imput from a guy who is looking for parts to finish a project. By far most people here on the Barn have been very helpful and I have had good luck finding and buying some of the things I am looking for. I have found a few people here on the barn that it is impossible to...
Len. Use composition gaskets on Aluminum heads. Best gasket 507G is what I am using. No problems. I learned this the hard way. Used copper first and had to take them off as I could not get them to seal, a lot water went out the tailpipe with the copper gaskets and Aluminum heads and the...
The original front fenders on my 34 are rolled. The 34 five window I had years ago had rolled front fenders and the extra 34 fenders I have are also all rolled. In fact all of the 33 34 front fenders I have seen had rolled edges.
Hi Walt, Thanks for responding to my 34 flywheel question and how to tell the difference in the flywheels. I only have the 11 inch flywheel and so I have nothing to compare the difference size rings to. I am hoping you can tell from the attached photo and tell me if I have an early one or a...
Thanks Walt. Is there any way I could tell what year 11 inch flywheel I have? Are the 48 and older thicker than the later years? My flywheel is
1 1/8 inches thick.
Are all flywheels created equal? I know that 32-34 use a flywheel like the Model A's but will flywheels from other years fit on my 34 21 stud engine? I have an 11 inch flywheel and have been following the comments on the barn about drilling it to fit a regular 9 inch car pp and disk and wonder...