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We had found a few alternator that come together with a Model A project car. It seems that they are all related to flathead V8's. I guess that 2 are for a V8-60 Modell 82A or Model 922A Another 2 for a 81A and another 2 for a Model 91A I guess. But this one I don't know where it is used. On...

I hope that someone could help. We had found a few starter that together with a Model A project car. Two of them are Model A 4 engine, but there are two other starters that looks the same as the Model A starters. But there thread of the shaft where the Bendix drive is as a different direction...

May be that it is a dumb question. I sometimes hear the valves ticking during acceleration so that I think that it is time to check the valve clearance and adjust clearance. I'm running a 239 cui French block with adjustable lifters and a Bubba electronic Chevy distributor. Most videos and...

I have a question regarding the exhaust baffle that were sold by speedway motors. As far as I understood this should divide the exhaust gases of the two center cylinders. Is this item worth to buy it and is it useful?

I‘m going to do a 1500 mile plus trip through Germany, Belgium, France and Great Britain with my F1. I‘m thinking about what kind of spare parts should I carry with me in case of a breakdown. I have a 239 french block with dual carbs and a Bubba distributor. My current list includes: Head...

Hi guys, a friend of mine had bought a '53 Ford 100 with and rusted and blocked 8BA engine and the original 3 speed transmission. He also got a german G29 flatty that in good shape and he wants to install it. He would like to keep the original transmission but it doesn't fit due to the fact...

Hi, I‘m currently working on a 4.2l (255 cui) french flathead. I have to install a new 12 V distributor instead of the water protected 24v distributor. I have a few questions, maybe some can answer them. 1. I want to install a new distributor. I using on my 3.9l French one of Bubbas electronic...

I'm rebuild a 255cui french flathead. It will get 2 Strombergs and Edelbrock intake. A friend said I should install a new cam. Are there any recommendations which cam shaft can be used for a 255 French. Thanks

I' looking for an oil pan for a 3.9l French Flathead. They are made out of aluminium and have the sump at the rear. I can use as an alternatvie an oil pan from a 59AB.

Hi, I got an Offenhauser Beehive Oil Fliter that spills oil through the gasket. I had change the rubber gasket, cleaned the gasket face of the cab and the filter itself, checked for damages, check for correct seating of the cab. I had change from a rubber gasket to a cork gasket. When I run the...

Hi, I have a Fulton 800 or 1000 (I'm not sure) and it don't fit because the center support is for a spilt windscreen. I think that this su Visor is for '48-'54 Chevy pickup. Does anybody runs also a Fulton and how did you install it?

Hi, I had rebuilt the transmission my own because the synchro blocker rings were heavily damaged. Since the rebuilding I drove around 1000 mi. I had sometimes the problem that I couldn't engage 1st or reverse gear when the car stands. I know it is unsynchronized and I double cllutching is the...

Hi, does anybody know the towing capacity of a '52 F1?

Hi, I want to ask if somebody has an idea what could be a root cause when the engine yu have a tight turning by Hand. The engine is not installed in the car.

I want to star to rebuild my 255 cui french flathead. I want to add a 2 carb intake and add some new heads along with a new distributor. What kind of head (edelbrock, Navarro or Offenhauser) does fit a 255cui? Is there any distributor for french 255 cui availabe. I'm think about Bubba's dissy?

Hi I'm looking for glass setting tape 1/64 or smalller. Any idea where to by in West Palm Beach area?

Hi, could you recommend replacement fuel pump for a french flathead Thanks Michael

I just want to know if somebody of had changed the throttle linkage of F1 to throttle cable? I did it and run into problems. The reason why I had changed, was that my french block had a boss at the rear that interfere with the throttle linkage at the firewall. The result was only half throttle...

Hi, perhaps someone inthis forum could give my an advice. I had changed the gear shift lever on my ligth 3 speed transmission. I didn't mentiond the position of the column gearshift linkage in regard to the transmission shift linkage. I have the problem whenI engage the 1 st and 3 rd speed...

Hi, i going to visit Florida in October. Are there any good sources for flathead parts in central florida?