Search results

What do I need to take apart the steering column to install the anti-rattle felts. I guess I need a step by step and what to watch out for. Also how long should it take to perform this repairs. What else should I consider doing while I have it apart. Thanks

I have a 1931 Cabriolet and wanted to know if the cutout originally had the Ford script or was plain.

I am having an issue with what sounds like popping/backfire in the exhaust when traveling down the road and letting off the gas when going down hill. I have just set the points and confirmed the timing is correct. Any thoughts on what else to check. I have only about 250 miles since engine...

Now that I have my engine torn all the way down. What is the best way to clean the carbon buildup from the top of the block and intake/exhaust ports without doing damage to the babbitt mains. Also what is the best way to remove the paint from the block without damage to babbitt mains

What is the best Ford green paint for authentic color and durability to paint my engine and transmission?

What does everyone recommend for the best tool to use for replacing new springs back in my engine. I used a crowbar and steel block to get them out. I have seen pliers looking devise but have never seen them available to purchase. Thanks

I asked a local shop that does babbitt work about what material he uses for his babbitt jobs. He responded "Number two genuine Babbitt and number seven and yes it has lead. Lead is for cooling and lubrication" Please let me know your thoughts and comments about his response.

I just removed the head from my 31 and this is what it looks like. What can you tell be from the pictures.

What changes to the block need to happen to change to adjustable valve lifters? Does it require machining?

How should I go about cleaning the torn down block from my 31 without damaging the babbitt mains. I am planning on checking the valves and deglazing the piston bores and replace the rings while I have the engine open to correct the rear main leak.

I have removed the engine in my 31 Cabriolet because of a rear main oil leak (modern seal). I have opened the engine and removed the crank to inspect the babbitts and to possibly replace the "modern rear seal" The best I can guess is that the engine was rebuilt about 20 years ago and the slinger...

When did rebuilders start using the modern rear seal? I am trying to determine the longest period of time since my engine has been rebuilt. It has a modern seal and leaking badly. Does the IO of the seal give any indication of age? When did the trend stop. It looks like it has been a recent...

I began having a bad oil leak and tracked it to the rear main. I read many post and decided to take the oil pan down with the engine still in the car and see what the problem was. I was able to get the cotter pins and nuts off the rear main but can not get the bearing block to come down. After...