I looked at the short block from Burtz, and am considering buying it. What isnt clear is whether it comes with an oil pump. Montanafordman seems to indicate that it does. I couldnt even find an option for adding the pump.
I ask because oil pressure seems to be a concern early on and a...
I think I got the points from Brattons but to be honest it was a few months ago and I dont recall the vendor. The brand was "T-Series" by Standard. Manufactured in Mexico, not China.
I have a 29 Fordor and the pan clears when the pump is pinned in place.
As for the JB Weld, I would think it would work but cant say for sure.
Good Luck
PS Minimal Effort <> Easy ;)
Was prepping my 29 Fordor for a 300 mile round trip run to the beach for a week vacation this summer and was going through the annual routine (oil change, tune up, etc.). Seemed OK at first. Began running it to town daily as a prep for the trip. Each day it slowly became harder and harder to...