Recent content by RooDog

Have we seen the latest, April 2016, Hot Rod Magazine with the 400 Inch, 600 HP Y-Block?

Why not just cut down the pointer to the correct location/configuration once you verify TDC? RooDog

Just my .o2: I had a '52 F1 PU. I used a genetic ceramic ignition resistor I had laying around placed in series with the original 6V heater switch (in the now 12V supply, +, feed wire), It worked the two speed 6V motor just fine for several years and was still working when I sold the...

All the wireing you need is the battery, solenoid and starter + cables. The OEM metal solenoid should have a push button on the bottom, or else just use a jumper wire to activate the sol. You may need a helper and/or a third hand to do this. I have a remote starter button from Mac Tools that...

That link's not amy good today...

I had the same question. It was so simple it scared me.....I just Googled: "jwl flathead" and received a page full of leads. Try this one for example: Flathead Facts: John W. Lawson: Amazon.com: Books RooDog

Way back in the day, 1963-65, I had a coulpa Flatties, stock except for and Edmonds 2x2 w/ 94's. I swapped this setup around on the otherwise stock engines and also used the stock single deuce. So many years & beers ago, but I don't recall any particular driveability issues with either of...

John W Lawson....."Flathead Facts"

You Becha!

Fellas... I found this on the interweb: Radiator caps are relatively simple in appearance but they are extremely important components of the engine cooling system. Like radiators and other cooling system parts they are exposed to harsh environments while functioning relatively maintenance free...

Looked at the eBay listing. One question.....How does the 2by4 ladder rack aperatus fit into the installation? RooDog

An older style cap won't work for a recovery system. You'll need a late '70's style cap for whatever pressure you like. You can look at this older posting for some more info on the subject....RooDog http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138379&highlight=roodog

OK, Fellas, Who's "JWL" and what's the name of his book? Share the secret.....

Wow!!.....That's just Too Kool for Skool!!....I love it, really..... Back then, just out of high school, I took an adult machine shop class at the local Vo-Tech. Decided to make me a Four Barrel intake for my '48 Merc Flatty in a '37 Flat Back. I cut a piece of 3/4" cold rolled plate to match...

Please note that the HP scale is on the left margin and the TQ numbers, on a different scale, are on the right margin. If the number were sync'd, (50 Ft Lb & 50 HP on the same horizontal line, for instance), the graphs would look quite different. Since the graph stops at about 4200 RPM, the...