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  1. Alaska Jim

    NOS Parts

    Who is the member on the forum who deals in N.O.S. Parts? I use to know, but cannot remember. any help would be appreciated, Thanks, ---- Jim
  2. Alaska Jim

    Baron Aluminum heads

    Has any one here used a set of Baron heads with the water manifolds on the top of the heads on an 8ba block? The heads are designed for the 32-48 style block. I know that the block has to have a few holes plugged to work correctly. The reason I ask is I am wondering if any one has had any...
  3. Alaska Jim

    C-4 tag

    anyone here able to decode this C-4 tag for me? The tag reads PEE-C all I have been able to find out is that it is supposed to be a "67 trans behind a 289 V8, but have not been able to find out what body style. Maybe a galaxie, but not sure. I am trying to find out so I can purchase a...
  4. Alaska Jim

    looking for 1941 Ford glove box door, and ash tray

    Looking for a good rust free glove box door and hinge assembly and an ash tray for a 1941 Ford coupe. looking for something that is reasonably priced, as the shipping to Alaska is not cheap. best way for me is USPS priority mail flat rate box. let me know what you have. Thanks.-- Jim
  5. Alaska Jim

    rochester 2g's on a Y-block edelbrock 3x2 intake

    Has anyone tried to adapt the Rochester 2g carbs to an Edelbrock 3x2 intake manifold. I am curious if it can , or has been done. I am tired of fighting these Holly 94 carbs, and their sensitive fuel pressure problems and the temperamental vac. signal problems. Anyone, anyone have any thoughts?
  6. Alaska Jim

    goodspeed usa

    Any one have any dealings with a company by the name of Goodspeed usa? They sell on e-%%, and have a brick and mortar store ( according to their web site) in Lee's Summit Mo. I tried to contact them by the Phone # listed on their web site (816-927-1717 ) but just got a recording saying it has...
  7. Alaska Jim

    roadster windshield

    anyone know of an on-line video of how to replace the glass on a1929 roadster windshield. my car did not have a windshield on it when I bought it, and I have purchased a replacement from Snyders. They also show glass bedding tape in 1/32 thickness for the roadster. I guess my main question...
  8. Alaska Jim

    radiator

    anyone have any thoughts on this radiator being a good candidate for a flathead v8 with a blower? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-cu-00077?rrec=true#overview
  9. Alaska Jim

    Deck lid Handle

    I have a 1930 Model A coupe with a trunk, not a rumble seat. I would like to know which way the handle is supposed to point when the trunk is closed and latched,-- handle pointing down, or handle pointing up. I would also like to know who makes the best quality replacement locking handle and...
  10. Alaska Jim

    Water pumps

    I have 2 water pump rebuild kits , and the box's are marked A8C in marker, and the box has a printed " BB 458" on it . as near as I can tell they are for the 49-53 style pumps. My question is , can these pump rebuild kits be used in the earlier pumps? there are no directions with the...
  11. Alaska Jim

    fuel pumps

    will a fuel pump from an early Y-block , 239, 256, etc, fit all the other y-block engines, such as the 272, 292, and 312, or are there any differences in pressure and volume output? any information appreciated. Thanks, Jim
  12. Alaska Jim

    Daytona carburetor float valves

    Any one here have any experience with the Daytona Carburetor float valves in a "94" carb ? I am wondering if the actually work better than a regular needle and seat. any info and/ or opinions would be appreciated. I am having trouble with the fuel level in 2 of my carbs, especially the rear one...
  13. Alaska Jim

    Daytona Carburetor float valves

    Any one here have any experience with the Daytona Carburetor float valves in a "94" carb ? I am wondering if the actually work better than a regular needle and seat. any info and/ or opinions would be appreciated. I am having trouble with the fuel level in 2 of my carbs, especially the rear...
  14. Alaska Jim

    column shift linkage under hood adjustment on a '51 Mercury

    As many of you know, I have been working on my '51 Merc. off and on all winter. My question now is, Is there an alignment hole somewhere on the column under the hood to line up the 2 shift arms , while the shift rods are adjusted to fit the shift arms on the trans. ? The trans, and the trans...
  15. Alaska Jim

    overdrive transmission level question

    Hi Guy's, I just reinstalled my 3sp. o/d trans in my early '51 Merc. I filled the overdrive section of the trans. to the top of the fill plug, then I filled the main section of the trans to the top of the fill plug. I then let the car sit level overnight and rechecked the main section of...
  16. Alaska Jim

    drive shaft yoke

    Has anyone bought one of Shoebox Central's new driveshaft yoke's ? They show a new one that is for 49-55 Ford and Mercury. I bought one and went to put it on the driveshaft last night and it seems as the U- joint "eyes " are a bit oversize and the cup will just push in with just the...
  17. Alaska Jim

    driveshaft yoke

    Has anyone bought one of Shoebox Central's new driveshaft yoke's ? They show a new one that is for 49-55 Ford and Mercury. I bought one and went to put it on the driveshaft last night and it seems as the U- joint "eyes " are a bit oversize and the cup will just push in with just the...
  18. Alaska Jim

    Early '51 Merc. overdrive Transmission

    I am reinstalling the 3sp w/ o/d transmission in my '51 Merc. after rebuilding it. My question is how much gear oil does this transmission hold. My factory manual only shows capacities for a 3 sp . manual transmission, not the overdrive. It calls for 3 1/2 Pints. I also have a book by Randy...
  19. Alaska Jim

    helmet distributor

    Since Jim Linder ( Bubba's Ignition) is no longer doing distributors, who rebuilds and properly sets up the helmet type distributor. I have a friend with a 39 Ford deluxe, and he is having problems with the dist. I do not know anything about them, all my stuff is the 8ba style flatheads. I do...
  20. Alaska Jim

    y-block aluminum manifold clamps

    I was just looking at Mummerts web site trying to find a price on his aluminum intake clamps, but could not find them on his price sheet. Before I call just to get a price, I was wondering if anyone here knows what the price for them is, and has anyone used them.- Thanks ----Jim
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