Search results

Working on a 3-3/8 x 4" V8: Isky cam, springs and adjustable solid lifters. I'm unsure about the valve spring height. The late Mark Kirby (Motor City Flathead), gave me a spring height he liked but I forgot what it was. It worked very well for me on a previous same sized build except I used...

I just got my machined 49-53 block back from the machine shop. (3-3/8 x 4). The machinist pulled the bushing for the fuel pump push rod. I need to plug the hole. He advised caution as the bushing blocked oil to the (front to back) tube forcing oil around the bushing through a round recess...

Have you put a T5 5 speed trans behind a FH V8?? (28 A Ford roadster pick up) Notice in the pic, the front motor mounts on the 2 water pumps to the frame. Notice the rear mount on the T5 trans tail shaft housing in the pic. I plan to use a cross member holding this trans mount position...

Have you used the gage set that TEMU sells? they offer the usual 6 gages which includes a tach and a GPS linked speedometer for $127.21. The speedo, which is my main interest reads in kilometers but that is easily interpreted with usage. This is a terrific bargain if they will hold up. I...

I'm having trouble finding Left and Right outer tie rod ends for my 1942 to 1948 Ford Passenger car. But many available for F150's similar era. Are these interchangeable?? There are many F150 cost effective ends on Amazon and eBay. Thank you! Bob Schulze, Council Bluffs, IA

I'm setting up a 9 inch rear in my 28 roadster pick up. What angle should I use for the universal? When I get the V8 block back from the machine shop, I should be able to match the angle. Did these vintage V8s sit level? I need to get it on wheels. Can you help? Thank you, Bob in Council...

Do you know if any one makes a Motor City Flathead style full flow oil filter kit? Goller's lists one on their web site but no answer. Flathead Speed and Machine also lists an improved model but again no response. Can you help? I'm thinking of forgetting about filtration and just changing...

Help please: I've been looking for an early A roadster set of top irons. They are available but at crazy prices. So, 1. Why not convert my existing top irons to a folding top . A hinge plus some additional mounts and bars. A lot of thought and persperation. As an interum open air...

I'm needing usable original top irons for my 1928 Ford Roadster. These seem to hard to find in this area. Can you help out? Thank you. Bob Schulze 12800 240 Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 robertallenschulze@gmail.com 402-332-8189

OK, please visulize a 1953 V8 with 3-3/8 x 4 inch, triple 97's on an Offy in a 1928 model A pick up. Low profile tires, 16 inch spokes. An isky 3/4 cam also. An S10 5 speed with a high gear .87 overdrive. I'm putting a 9 inch Ford rear end in it. I have a chance to buy a 3.25/1, 9...

It looks like my 1928 Roaster Pick up fabric top would fold its top except for the side braces do not hinge. They are solid. Have you made the mods to get yours to fold? Its no fun having a roadster and you can't put the top down. Please advise. Thank you, Bob in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Please help. When I'm driving my 1928 roadster pick up, the windshield blows closed. The only ventilation is through the side openings. I can't tighten the top wing nuts enough to hold the wind shield open. Should I try to add swing arms to hold the windshield open? It does not appear...

I really like my 28 roadster pick up. It is as cute as can be. I do not like the 4 cylinder motor and the non synchro transmission. I have an 1953 8BA motor that I would like to install. I hear they will barely fit on the top side. But will the 8BA center sump oil pan interfere with the...

A question for the Flat Head V8 gurus: PCV ventilation, I have on back order a triple Offy intake for a 1938 to 48 flathead. It will go on my 8BA motor (1949 to 53) . ( Edelbrock discontinued the similar manifold.) I dislike the road draft and fill tube holes in the later manifold. What...

Question for a Flat head guru; can you help?? I have an oil pan from a 1948 Ford V8 coupe. It has the oil pick up at the rear. It has a welded on transmission lower bell housing as is typical for these mid vintage V8s. I would like to use this pan on a 1953 Ford V8 motor. Can I remove the...

Please help! Do you know of a full flow remote oil filter kit for my late flathead V8? I bought such a kit around 2000 from Mark Kirby at Motor City Flat head. It worked very well and was relatively easy to install. As I recall it involved: A. Plugging one of the oil flow ports, left rear of...

These are odd wheels I've had for years, some with oddball tires. A few rim dents, some with bent spokes, surface rust. Building is coming down and I need to get rid of them. Local pick up only. 5 highway miles from I-80/I-29 ramp. 712-366-2124 after work or weekends. One 19, one 18, and a...