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I will be watching this setup closely. Very interested in talking with someone running it, I realize it's a pretty new product, just getting the installation sheets would be interesting.

Looks awesome Ryan, everything is so clean & sharp!!

Just read Kris Elmer's post on the HAMB about Pete Samuelson's passing. I "met" him here on the Barn, where he answered my many questions, usually in the form of PMs, all of which I have archived. Pete also ground a cam for me, from what I understand, one of the last he did. For years Pete had...

A sort of update FWIW, I called Ross Pistons the other day and per Ronnieroadster's recommendation I asked for Chris,..nice guy! I explained I'm not a machinist, that discussing fractions, decimals and millimeters in the same sentence make me woozy. I mentioned that the most most oversize I'd...

Yes, AVOID Speedway Fentons!

I know it's been discussed to death, but for me it's been awhile. Got two new Stromberg 97's from Max and straight linkage. I've read that one should use the rear carb for throttle linkage idle control and have the front idle screw all the way out OR removed, and have the rear carb and related...

Re: 1940 Merc rescued “barn find” As a '39 Merc owner,.....the above statement is WORDS OF WISDOM.

THIS is why I posted but the question remains, what is the benefit of using Summit?

The last time I ordered Ross Pistons, they came from Red's Headers and well, that's not happening now. Pistons & rings are about the only things missing from my collection of "next engine" parts. I'll be looking for pistons of an as of yet undecided oversize along with metric ring set. I seem to...

Thanks guys, I always appreciate the wealth of knowledge here on the Barn.

I see H&H announced availability of Eddie Meyer 8ba heads, they look great but have a premium price compared to others like Offy, Edelbrock, etc. Just wondering how they were regarded back in the day and well now? Just kind of an opinion question. Thanks.

Mike, I love what you have done (and not done) to this one, but at this point doesn't it deserve a wash?

I'll just mention, the 49-53 Ford Merc Assoc. sells a nicely made fan shroud for '51 Ford.

I have some nos early rod & main bearing inserts which I will not be using. The best descriptions are the info on the boxes pictured here. I'd take $50.00 for everything plus shipping but if someone has a particular need for something, I'll break up the bunch. I just want to see them go to...

I have some rod & main bearing inserts that I will never use and will be properly listing them in the Classifieds. I would like to see them go to someone who needs them or one of them. Just wanted to open for any comments or info as I'm not fluent in the pre '49 stuff. Thanks.