Search results

I have a French built flathead V8 with the Zenith carburettor it runs perfectly on tick over and above 20 mph but is hesitant at low speeds, I’ve overhauled the carburettor but this hasn’t cured the problem, I’ve made an adapter and fitted a Holley but it’s just the same , it’s timed to the...

I have fuel running down the accelerator pump operation shaft after I turn the engine off , I’ve replaced the pump piston rubber but this hasn’t stopped it. Should the shaft have some sort of packing on it as it enters the carburettor body?

I’ve just rebuilt my French flathead, at starter cranking speed the oil pressure was 50 psi when it started it went up to 80 psi do reckon this is too high ?

Door skin “ oil canning “ Before it all fell off into a bottom of the door my F1 doors had a bitumen like material stuck to the inside of the skin, I don’t know if this will help with the problem but does anyone know what it was and what do people use now, thanks.

Does anyone know if the gears in a 3 speed side loader gearbox are interchangeable with a top loader

Just stripped my F1. 3 speed gearbox prior to fitting it back into the chassis following blasting and painting the members and found a couple of badly chipped teeth on the 1st/ reverse gear it has 29 teeth, does anyone know what years and models have the same gearbox so that I can broaden my...

Where is the best place to get a master cylinder overhaul kit from?

Can someone in very simple terms explain how to up load a photo from my iPhone onto a post please

I’m about to clean and fit new instrument decals and need to remove the speedometer pointer to enable the new transfer to be applied , I’ve given it a gentle tug but don’t want to break anything .Has anyone done this ? and if so do you I have any advice .

Has anyone fitted a brake servo and master cylinder to their f1 but retain the drum brakes, and is it best to fit the servo under the cab floor or remotely somewhere else?

Does anyone have a good 8 BA engine or block for sale ? As I’m U/K I will provide an emergency address. Velofellow825@gmail.com

I’ve just lifted the heads on by 8BA 1950 pickup and found four cracks on both banks between the bolt holes and water jackets l have been told these can be laser welded but would like an opinion on the merits of thread inserts over welding. Also could someone explain how approximately three...