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Hello, The rear left axle tip where the castle nut bolts on to keep the brake drum in place is bent and stripped. This explains why the seller gave the nut, washer, and cuttle pin in a bag when I bought the car. Lesson learned. I should have tried it to it back then. I didn't think anything...

Hello- I'm reinstalling the original radiator that came with my '46 Ford car which had incorrect mounting fasteners. I purchased the correct mounting kit which attaches the radiator to the bottom of the support. However, looks like the radiator on each side should carry another type of...

Hello, How does the linkage for a ‘46 Ford come apart so I can replace the spring? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Conrad

Hello -- Was this popular or even a thing here in the US? I couldn't find any information in the web about it. Ford Motor Octane Compensator, made by FoMoCo in Argentina probably late 40's early 50's. Curious to know as i've two of them. Brochure in Spanish: Translation to English...

Hello -- I need your help to verify the wiring for a hot wiring the engine to fire it up. It has been 15 years since I purchased this car and I have time now to start enjoying it. If it starts and runs for a few minutes without any concerning noises, I will add to the generator and complete...

Hello, I am taking on rebuilding the generator of my '46 V8 Ford. According to Henry's "Repair Manual - Generating and Starting Systems 1933-1947" my generator has the pulley screwed to the armature. The armature tested to be OK, so hacking into it to save the pulley and the bracket is not...

Hello Barners, I am looking for your advice to properly and safely place my '46 5W coupe on four jack stands and leave it there for some time. Basically, I do not have to raise and lower the car every day as I only have about an hour a day to play. Additionally, the car is in a narrow bay so...

Barners, Does anyone have some price ranges for buying flathead blocks? The block is stripped down with broken studs, has no visible cracks but has not been magnafluxed. However is clean and there is no visible damage. It appears to be a 38-42 85hp block as it has trapezoidal main center...

Barners, Does anyone have some price ranges for buying flathead blocks? The block is stripped down with broken studs, has no visible cracks but has not been magnafluxed. However is clean and there is no visible damage. It appears to be a 38-42 85hp block as it has trapezoidal main center...

Hello, My old radiator was deemed "crunchy" by the shop and consequently not repairable. The owner suggested to recore it using a four-core and a VTC fan type (same as the Chevy's from the '60s I understood). What's your recommendation? To rebuild, replace with an Aluminum radiator? I like...

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Dear Barners, I got ready for my engine compression, installed my new Optima 6V battery, new wires to the battery, starter, and starter solenoid -all purchased from Macs. I was able to turn the engine to obtain readings for five cylinders, and the starter motor started to hesitate, and I also...

All, Just wanted to let you know that the Optima trailer at car shows, in this case Good Guys, Scottsdale, AZ, sells batteries at high discounted prices when compared to conventional retailers. I paid $130 for a 6V Red Top battery -final- including taxes, invoice, etc. The cheapest that I...

Hello Barners, I would like to bring into The Barn my early 1946 Ford 5W coupe. It has been sitting in my garage for two years, and now is time to bring it back to running condition. The car is complete with all original parts but it has been sitting for about 25 years, has a good story with...