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Working on a 59A with crab distributor The vacuum line was cut at some point and looks like the holes were filled in on the intake manifold. Using original single carb intake. I’m looking for advice/ information Can I drill and retap the holes ? What size line and what type of fittings will I...

I Have a set of rear drums off of a 1935 coupe which has been converted to hydraulic brakes at some point. My plan is to get these turned, replace seals, check bearings and reuse. Wondering if someone can tell me what year these hubs are. Also looks like two of the studs I will have to...

Looking for some help on identifying some pedals I have. I'm trying to redo some on my 1935 coupe that has been converted to hydraulic brakes I want to keep the hydraulic brakes.

Got my 59AB engine together and it starts up and runs fine. But after running it and bringing it up to temp if you shut it off it won't turn over. It tries and moves just a little bit then stops. If you let it sit for a few hours it will start just fine. I have a new starter and a rebuilt...

On my 1936 ford with 59 ab engine I installed a solenoid with the push button on the top of it. When I use this button things work fine, but when inside the car and I use the button on the dash the starter stays engaged and the engine will keep turning over until I disconnect the battery. Or it...

Got a 59 AB engine that I rebuilt and started up on the floor to make sure things were good before installing it in the car. Using a rebuilt distributor by bubbas and a stromberg 97 carb that I rebuilt. The vacuum line was not hooked up. The engine started right up and idled fine but if I...

How is the best way to remove the inner bearing from hubs? I want to inspect and clean and repack. Is it best replace the seal or can they be reused? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I am working on a 1936 panel delivery with mechanical brakes. The cars been sitting for 30 years or so and I think it would be wise to check, clean and repack the wheel bearings . I am wondering if I should check and adjust the brakes first or should I go head and get the bearings squared away?

Working on a 1936 Ford Panel Delivery and I am in need of a taillight. Here is what it should look like. I have searched a little but haven't found any thing that looks like the one I need. Does anyone know where I might be able to find one? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Sent...

Working on a 1936 Ford Panel Delivery and I am in need of a taillight. Here is what it should look like. I have searched a little but haven't found any thing that looks like the one I need. Does anyone know where I might be able to find one? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I'm at the point now to start on the wiring of my 1936 ford panel delivery. While looking at the brake light switch I noticed that the brake pedal hits the frame when fully back. Here is a pick And here is the old switch, I bought a new one from Mac's. My question is where can I find...

Working on a 1936 ford. Here is a pic of the torque tube cover and a cork gasket that came with a gasket set for the transmission. How do you install the gasket ? Is any type of sealer used ? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Trying to locate "sleeve" or appropriate grommet for wiring harness any one know what to use or where to get it from. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Have a 36 steering box still In car that I want to make sure is ok before I put the engine back in the car. Is there a way to flush it out , clean out the old oil? Also what kind of gear oil should I put in it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

When installing new throttle plates Which way do the throttle plates go. Do the half moon marks on the plates face down toward the engine or up? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

In the process of rebuilding engine and was wondering what most people do with their clutches. Working on 59AB engine with a 9" clutch can you rebuild them yourself or is it easier to send them off to get rebuild or is it best to buy a new one? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

While the engine is still out I want to check the transmission and replace bearings, seals, and gaskets. With the help of Mac VanPelts book I have the transmission disasembled and now inspecting the parts. This is what I found on the main shaft where the 7118 bearing rides on. What are...

Sense I have the engine out to the car I figured now is a good time to clean everything and maybe paint a few things. Here is how it looks now I am thinking the best way to do it is some degreaser warm water and elbow grease. Maybe a wire brush on a electric drill. Just wondering if...

Thanks to everyone's help, I have successfully removed the engine and transmission from my 1936 panel delivery with a 59AB engine. It's going to be a long process, working full time during the week slows things down. I figured I would keep all of my engine related questions in this thread...

Need help trying to remove flywheel on 59ab engine. Motor is stuck and I can't seem to figure out how to remove the flywheel dowel retainers. They are marked D in this photo, at least this is what I think they are. I can get the flywheel off but get remove it because the dowels are in the way.