Recent content by Rich Overton

Reminds me of a Model A. Haven't been up close and personal for awhile. I am sure someone on the early "A" site could say for sure. Rich O.

Timken has provided bearings from all over the world for at least 25 years that I know of. In fact their boxes used to say, " could be made in one of the following countries." Then they would list the countries. That was to get around where they were actually made as was a U.S. Government...

You could try a NAPA Distributor. They are Federal Mogul engine bearing Distributors. They can give f.M the McQuay part number and F.M. should be able to interchange the part numbers and tell you what they fit. If not Try OlCar Bearings, George Bachleda, ph 1-910-693-3324, About 10-12 years ago...

For what it's worth. Back in the forties and fifties when my cronies and I were running the thirties and forties Fords, we would all have the same problem in first gear. Ninety percent of the time it was the springs in the disc. Most times they would be cracked. Occasionally they would be very...

I had the same problem on my '48 Merc. I finally took a pair of in and out calipers and measured the pipe o.d. and the hose i.d. There is no way they would fit. I contacted the Old Ford Distributor and they took the Chinese hose back and sent me another one. Although a tight fit, I liberally...

Looks real good from where I sit! Sure worth saving. Jim TM is correct too. To the left of the Voltage Reg. is one of the Columbia controls that the Speedo cables go through. I don't see the vac/elec control that is usually mounted on the rear of the drivers side head. Not unusual as they...

And a fishing boat. Tell her to send pictures of the boat and the truck! LOL. Rich O.

About five years ago had the same problem on my '48. Started checking some Ford sites and I can't remember which one but it said to shoot a small amount of ATF into the intake side. Worked like a charm and they're still going as strong as new. Maybe you'll be as lucky. Rich O.

My '48 that I just sold was black and looked like the one that '47 Merc. posted except the interior was maroon and gray and had every option available. Including Columbia rear it also had dual everything, spots, mirrors, exhaust, heaters, fogs, etc. It was completely stock except for California...

I just sold mine. The fella I sold it to is a '46-'48 Merc. Guru. He's got em. He is located in Ok. If you want info. feel free to email me at richoverton@verizon.net. I can also give you his name and phone #. Rich O.

I grew up with "flatties." They were the most dependable engines on the road. Always started on half a revolution hot or cold, covered with snow or water. My Dad never had one overheat and never, no matter what the conditions, had one fail to start. When our neighbors couldn't get their Chevys...

Hey Bolts, It kicked me off again !!! i've never had to jack up the engine or move the radiator! If you want to know how I do it. Call me. 631-728-0119. I hope this goes through to you! rich O.

Hi Bolts, Maybe this will go through. Let me know. If you haven't received any help from another barner let me know and I will try again. RichO.

Tried to send you my lengthy procedure but as usual my reply did not show up and although I was logged on I was informed that I was not, so hopefully some other barners have replied to your request. Rich O.

Some of you old guys out there like me might remember a movie about 50 years ago. I can't remember the name of it but think of the Humphry Bogart era. A guy comes up to another guy and says, " hey how much you want for that?" The response? "If you have to ask you can't afford it!" I thought that...