Recent content by pete rose

I should be able to pump the brakes firmly several times in my shop and get the brakes to lock up if the pushrod is extended too far into the master cyliner. Then back off the pushrod until the brakes release. Is my understanding correct? If so I will try this, get a half pedal firm brake and...

Hi Guys I'm on my second master cyliner due to the first one leaking at both ends. The second one has no leaks but has an issue that I need help with. when I drive the car I need to use the brakes to stop the car on a hill by my neighborhood at a light. then there is another light a short...

Thanks fellas I appreciate your feedback.. Thanks Tony NY for offering an alternative May have to rethink this. Pete

Hi Fellas I'm trying to find a progressive linkage for my 59A engine. Isky 2-2 barrel intake, dual 97'S Max1 cam.Carb spacing is 5 1/8 inches Currently running straight linkage and would like to try a progressive set up. Stromberg shows SBC9248pro at Summit and Speedway both are back ordered and...

Thanks everyone, especially Fever and Flatjack, great info Tinker, I'll take your advice and run it all the way out to begin with Thanks again, knew I'd get the answer here Pete

When you install the crab distributor on the engine and screw in the vacuum brake, how do you tell how far to screw in the top 7/16 screw? into the base lock nut? Is it by feel or is there a calibration ? Most responses I've seen here say to back off the top screw until the engine pings then...

Frosty1 Give me a call 604-220-3360 Pete

I heard Dave Tatum in Mount Vernon used to be very good at rebuilding and machine work. No personal experience just word of mouth from reliable friends. Try calling 360-770-3760 Tatum Custom Engines Pete

Let's get the terminology correct, Tubman There are shippers, carriers, and consignees. Shippers don't as a rule break their own shipments, sometimes carriers do. Pete

Re: For my ‘34, suggestions for headers and dual exhaust? Reds have my vote- have them on my 37 good fit and like the sound

Looking for comments from those who have tried one of these and an opinion. Don't need to be told the crab is the best distributor, just want honest opinions Pete

Watching was time well spent, thanks Pete

If you haven't found / bought one yet, I have a used one, complete but not known how well it works. I'm in Langley. Let me know if I can assist 604-220-3360 afternoons only Pete Rose

Thanks V8Coopman. Not the news I had hoped for. RIP Bob Pete

I'm looking for information on Bob Gruber of the Seattle area. I have lost touch with him quite some time ago and wonder if any one knows of him and can help me . We became friends on email then he stopped answering. He had a couple of 40 Fords, some earlier T's and built his own planes which he...