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I am ready to purchase the wood/stainless trim for my 1940 PU. Who is the best supplier(quality wise) for this kit? Thanks is advance!

I finally got my engine together and it is NOW running. My son is really the assembler----for who I am truly blessed. One of my goals was to build the meanest sounding flathead around, and I think we have met the goal. If you want to view it, go to: http://youtu.be/oPp-DfDRYX8

A friend wants to remove his mechanical fuel pump and use an electric pump. The engine is a 59AB. My question is: Does anything need to be done to plug the fuel pump pushrod opening in the block? I know on a 8BA the bushing has a oiling hole in it. Is the 59AB the same?

I have a friend with a fresh 59AB engine. He wants to use the later style 8BA front cover and distributor. The engine will go in a 34 Ford. What water pumps does he use OR what crank pulley does he use?

While I could not attend the Honest Charley Cruise last weekend, several who were there were very pleased. An "atta boy" is warranted!

We are finally getting to assembling the flathead engine. What spark plug plug should I use? The heads take a 3/4" plug, 14MM, the compression ratio will be 9.35 to 1.

A few days ago, someone was looking for info about rebuilding a flathead. I finally found that Flathead Jack still sells a book written by Ron Bishop entitled "Rebuilding The Famous Ford Flathead". It is a very good book---I have had my copy for about 40 years and still refer to it.

I am trying to remove the oil pump idler gear shaft. How is this done? I see the idler gear shaft is drilled and tapped, Do we thread a bolt into the shaft and use a pull handle to remove? HELP!!!!

As a result of some trading, I ended up with a two carb intake. The carbs are spaced so the generator bolts in the stock location. The carbs are spaced so the original air filter fits the carbs. The carbs face rearward. The intake bolt pattern is an early pattern. The is no identification on...

I want to use an early aluminum flywheel on a late 8BA engine. I understand they don't interchange----just how much difference is there? I hope someone has been throught this.

I am going to use a 50 Merc flywheel on my flathead engine. I don't have a pressure plate for a 50 Merc but I do have a new(but old) B&B pressure plate for a GM. It is a 10" Pressure Plate. My question is: Is their any difference between the Merc and the GM? My concern is the clutch...

I have two new(but both 40 yrs old) oil pumps; both stamped "8ba 6604". They are helical gears. Which pressure spring would they carry----50 or 80 lbs? I think they both were for pickup use.

How much does an original 40 PU weigh?

Any suggestions to remove the clean out plugs in a 4" Mercury crank?

My flathead engine is an 8BA. I am going to use a Vertex magneto. I have noticed on a couple of pro-built Bonneville engines that the ignition gear has a "dripper" ----involving some modifications to the front timing cover. I understand the aftermarket timing covers have provisions for a...

I am building a flathead for my 40 PU. I want to use an aluminum radiator and be able to use 14 lb. radiator caps. I see Skip and Drake both offer newer style pumps with higher pressure seals. Will they operate sucessfully at high pressure OR do I need to go the GM water pump route?

Seems like whenever a comment is made about a retro part----it is always negative. I want to do the opposite. I just purchased a pair of 40 fenders from Wescott-----they were great. They fit, weren't warped, all of the brace tabs were correctly located and beefed up as well. Just what I was...

I am beginning to trial fit a 40 PU. The truck has been disassembled for over 30 years. I have a new Drake grille, radiator pan, chin pan, upper brace, inner fender panels, etc. When we got everything assembled----the hood seemed to be too far behind the grille. And, the grille seems about 1"...

I am in the process of restoring a pair of GranCor 8ba heads. They are in horrible condition, obviously abused during the dirt track wars of the 50s. They were warped, so I milled them about .015" to get them flat. After milling, I saw two cracks on the rear cylinder of the left head and five...

I am planning on using a disc brake system on the front of my 40 PU. I was planning on using the original type Lockheed drum brakes on the rear. Will this work properly? I need some advice.