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I've got a set of pistons 0.083" over stock 3 3/16". Were these made for use after removal of stock sleeves? Any ideas where I can track down a set of rings? Tried hastings and no such luck...

What gauge wire is run thru the stock ammeter on 38' ford stock 6v system?

For a stock budget build 59a, what is a decent piston to use? Not so cheap they are garbage but not an arm and a leg just for a "brand name". Anyone used sealed power with any luck?

The light switch ring is loose on the tube. How was this affixed from factory? Is it just the tension of the horn wire that holds the switch ring to the tube or is the brass piece supposed to be pressed(interference fit) into the switch ring? Best option to fix? Tired of it flopping around when...

Figured I'd deal with the steering box while I have the engine out. Came across this lovely mess upon removing the wiring from the steering wheel switch. I can't believe everything still worked, the running lights had just started to cause the amp meter to go bonkers. But the headlights and horn...

Posting what I thought to be pertinent information. And curious what style of head gaskets you are using on your 59A. I've noticed both head gasket styles are still offered by suppliers. The excerpt below shows the recommendation to use the "new style(center - top hole triangle, middle large...

Any ideas for the reasoning of the addition of this little piece of rubber hose on the fuel pump stand? Discovered upon disassembly. My first thought, it was used to hold the lower piece on the stand while inserting into the intake manifold but that makes no sense because the hole in the...

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Hey guys, I've got another thread going "Engine removal '38 deuxe" but figured I would start a new thread for this for clarity. Being the C59A crank has x2 oil holes on the crank rod journal, and from what I'm seeing for spec comparison with 8ba, the numbers are the same. Is there any reason I...

Found brass and silver looking metal flecks, bits and pieces in my engine oil. Cut open the oil filter and found more:mad: Pulling it out for a good look inside but I've never pulled a flatty before; only automatic front wheel drive engines. I've done a couple searches here and ev8 website and...

Walnut wood grain dashboard and window mouldings; were these hand painted in the factory back in the day? Or how was this finish attained? Specifically in regards to late 30's but not sure how early this finish was available...

After hearing and reading about toilet paper being used as an oil filter I couldn't believe it when I ran into this. Thought it was all talk but apparently this company made an adapter to do so. - do not use toilet paper in your oil filter canister

Hi guys, I removed my intake to clean it up and add a pcv valve. My manifold has the oil filler tube on the front right side so I was going to remove it and add a blank plate with the pcv valve. Upon removing the intake I discovered a blank drillable spot at the rear left side of the manifold...

One of the slowest movies I've ever seen, but the races got my foot a tappin'. About the origins of stock car racing. Movie wasn't the greatest but worth it for the old fords. Some great looking Fords and almost all period correct. Well, except the coupe that was running radials and 2 shots of a...

Would adding a pcv valve have a negative impact on vacuum wipers? Or no difference?

Any ideas on the ticking noise? I tried going around with a stethoscope but don't hear the same noise anywhere on the block with the stethoscope on. Only when listening with naked ears. Compression is relatively even on all cylinders except #2 is a little lower. Both valves appear to be...

Was checking out flathead parts online for sale. Check out this beauty. $300 firm, no hagglin' .... any takers?? https://www.kijiji.ca/v-engines-and-engine-parts/red-deer/ford-flathead-v8-engines/1533708035

Any ideas were I can get a replacement piece? It's called a rocker home or yoke on the parts diagram. I seem to have snapped it:( If no ideas on replacement piece availability, any recommendations for a material to use to make a new one? It seems to be some type of bakelite or something...

Found this great clip of mini engines. Check out the Ardun at 0:28 and 4:31. https://youtu.be/brvEtkTnWyk