Recent content by pokey

Tubman, I'll be digging it out anyway because I'll probably end up scrapping it for a few bucks. One way or another it has to go. So yes, maybe a bit cynical on your part. Cheers Jim

Hi all, I have a 21 stud engine block I need to get rid of. If your interested, come and get it and it's yours for free. Located near Placerville CA. I don't know anything about it. Probably babbitt bearings, could be cracked. Currently half buried thanks to ground squirrels. Most likely...

Thanks for clarifying TJ.

Cool, so I take it this is the same as the frame number that the engine originally came from. Thanks!

Hi, My 34 pickup has a later model 59 engine (number cast into bell housing), with a number stamped onto the intake manifold deck near the drivers side rear of the block. The number is preceded and followed by a start 99A-1094905. Here's a picture. What does this tell me about this engine...

Love the old pic of downtown PG! Thanks for sharing.

Excellent advice!

Thanks petehoovie. Had done the first 8 steps. The last 4 bullet points are really informative. Regards, Jim

I'll see if I can track down another compression gauge. This one is a brand new Bosch brand, so I would hope it's accurate, but you never know.

What do you mean by "soak the engine with a mixture of …" ? Could you be more specific? Any additional info is much appreciated. Regards, Jim

Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement. I am following the Van Pelt instructions for starting an engine for the first time, and have not tried to fire it up yet. I still have to get some ignition parts (new condenser) and get some gas to the carb (rusted out gas tank). The engine...

I'm finally getting started on the 34 pickup I inherited from my Grandfather. I had hopes of getting the 59A engine that is currently in the truck running without major engine work, but hope is fading. The initial compression test was pretty dismal, but compression has improved somewhat by...

Thanks DavidG. I really appreciate your patience and expertise!

Here is a pic of the back of the cab and the inside firewall. That looks like a 3rd belt molding on the back where the carriage bolts are, and there are screws (some missing) on the lower firewall, so is this a 34 cab? Thanks so much for your help on this.

DavidG, I hope you all don't mind me chiming in on this thread. It is very relevant to me since I am trying to identify the parts on my 34 ford pickup. I know the frame is a 34 because the frame serial number/VIN number indicates this. Based on what you have described it sounds like the cab...