Recent content by Pats1950

Bought for a project went another direction Compression 110 plus all cylinders. Can hear run. Pick up only Rome City, Indiana 260-499-0945 or email foxden01@mchsi.com Pat

Good evening all. I picked up a G series 6 cyl 1942 flathead that had been rebuilt and stored for years had running on test stand. I found a 1950 3 speed to loader that had been bolted to 8ba. Will these two bolt up or not. Thanks for the help. If not what ****** do I need to look for for the G...

HI guys ordered third water pump will update after I receive. Thanks again for all the help. Might need more help in future the fire department I belong to is restoring a 1945 Ford pumper that my dad a founding member started our department with. The motor is being professionally restored by a...

Ran flow test drivers side original water pump 2 1/2 gallons one min shot across garage as rims increased. Passenger side zip zilch nada. I got a trickle when I increased RPMs. Ai know I have good flow through block when I added water to top on radiator had immediate equal flow out top hose...

Updates I will run suggested flow test. Belt tension is good all belts and hoses are new. Dumped vinegar out I was amazed took all hoses off put garden use in top inlet flowed muddy river brown for about 10 mins after 20 tan after 30 clear. Filled with 50/50 ran for 20mins went to 220. The...

Hi guys I am back got compression issue resolve intake was not seating. Heating problem continues not sure what to try next. I have tried just about everything everyone has suggested. Still getting wild vac readings of manifold bouncing from 5 to 15 very rapidly. Not sure what this is telling...

Update again thanks for all the help. Could not work on it last night had to take wife out for anniversary. Tonight and to answer a few questions I am not running thermostat. I am on my second new water pump. Ok bought a vac gauge hooked up to manifold bounced like crazy form 0-17. I could get...

HI guys again thanks for all your help. I plan on doing the following check vac advance for bad diaphragm. Set my valve clearance when I did initial refreshen at .017 exh and .013 on intake I ground the ends of valves, plan on pulling intake and check. I will get the vinegar and give this a...

Thank you all edited profile live in Rome City, Indiana trying to answer all questions. First the cyl with issue is number 2 second one back pass side. Both motors I have appeared to have an issue with this cyl. I am getting no backfire from exhaust or carb. there is no water out the exhaust...

Ok thanks guys no I did not have machine work done I have two kids in college so limited budget. Starting from the beginning this is what I have done. Pulled motor and stripped down by the way the no 3 cyl was the one piston I had to replace it was seized had to beat out cylinder walls after...

Hi guys new to this bought a barn find 1950 a few months ago. Motor was frozen found another was able to rebuild with parts and pieces. New mains new connecting rod bearings one new piston New rings on all pistons.fired right up been trying solvecooling issues every since. Compression 95 pounds...