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Machine shop owner/operator sense 1970 rebuilt 239 all new valve train/new exh. Seats. Mis fire on # 4/#7/ no vac leaks/comp. 110# all, plugs out/12v batt. 6v starter. #7 had 75# idling/ reground 4 valves/seats #4/#7 mis fire continues. Added .030 shim to springs on all.can valve guide seal...

More info. 12v to 6v. One voltage reducer from macs for all gauges.fuel/temp gauges work,oil does not. Have voltage to oil gauge. Thanks norm

rebuilt engine has pressure/3 oil sending units/new gauge/new harness/good ground/ground sender wire,gauge pegs max..what to do next? FRUSTRATED,NORM

how much oil pressure increase can be had by increasing spring pressure in relief valve located in upper front of block norm

In need of nice grill,painted or chrome/2 head lamp rings thanks,norm

What is correct color for oil filter canister?

Could not view reply to hirsch not supplying paint for truck engines/please try again. Norm

Contacted hirsch about engine paint,was told they do not supply paint for trucks.paint code would be most helpful. Norm

Same engine as 8n ford tractor. On another subject-need paint code ffor 53 f100 239 green

converting to electric fuel pump/what is correct fuel pressure.

Need correct engine color for correct restoration. Norm

Thanks fpr reply tinker,i failed to state that block is mounted on engine stand/old pumps/2 heads/water outlets installed/2 flexhoses on pumps wired upward to outlet level/ready for acid. Block jacket blown clear of all loose rust/run thru jet cleaner/ready for acid. How long for soak? How much...

Heavy rust in cooling jacket. Have engine ready for muriatic acid soak. My dad did this several times thru the years of restoring antique engines. I dont remimber how long to let soak-what to neutralize with. Have in well ventlated area(outdoors). Will use all precausions required to be...

Have 2 lh exh. Crossover pipes

Owner/operator of motor machine shop started by my dad in 1963. Reworking 1953 f100 239. Crank fordging #eab. Cannot find this number in old cranshaft spec. Books.what do i have? Also eckler has discontinued exh. Crossover pipe.any sugestions on who to try next.