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Silly question, but on a 41, does the tank sit on the frame or "hang" below it. I would hate to sit it on the frame, replace body, then need to remove it for whatever reason. I know, I know, rookie move....I forgot how it came apart. Man, getting old........

Hey all, long time. Hope everyone is well. I am attempting to remove the rear door glass and regulator, of course having issues. Please help. How is the glass removed?? Thanks!

Today I tried, for the first time, to start my 41 flatty. I do not have the entire electrical system connected, that is to say, nothing is connected. So here is what I have..... First try I had the battery to ground (positive) with a kill switch inline. The negative lead was connected to the...

I am getting readt to test start my 41 for the first time. A question I have is is there and do I need a ignition resistor between the battery and the coil. I plan on running a wire from the battery to the coil to provide power to keep the thing running, once it starts! Or can I just run direct...

I just installed my flatty into the frame. Not to difficult as I did it by myself, and had littleissue aligning the mounts with the holes and bolts. My question is, is there a needed way to align the engine on the frame. I know there is little wiggle room and a few fractions of an inch askew...

First, I am looking for a way of cleaning out the crud built up inside of the cooling passages in the heads of my 41. They have been boiled, soaked, hot tanked etc.. I don't want to clog my new radiator with this stuiff. Any ideas? citric (spelling?) acid? Coca cola? Live with it?? Any help...

Rebuilding a 41 flathead. I am down to the starter. When I took the thing off the car, it "sprang" apart........?/ Is it spring loaded somehow? Do I compress it together before installing it? I think I am going to have it rebuilt before I put it back in, I perfer original parts. Or, are the...

I am assemblying my engine. The book I am using states to grease the gasket prior to install. The gasket is the cork oil pan gasket.....grease it, with what? Is it necessary to grease it? What type grease? Thanks

In a few short words, please explane to me the definition of casting shift.

My next question.....during the engine rebuild, right now I am adjusting the valve lash and learning what a pain it can be, I am turning the engine over quite alot. It has assembly grease heavily on all bearings etc. When I am ready to start it for the first time ( in about 71 years!) what is a...

A question asked 1000 times. What is the minimum valve and piston clearance for a bone stock 41 flatheadf V8. The only "upgrade" are .100 over Egge pistons. Interesting also, all parts are marked 81A vs 11A throughout the engine.