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    Stromberg 48s or 97s?

    I have a pair of freshly-built Stromberg 48s and a fresh pair of 97s. I'd appreciate advice from anyone with experience running either set on an engine like mine: 149 cfm B&M blower, engine bored & stroked to approx. 284 cid. 8:1 compression, forged pistons. Current components of 48s: #49...
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    For Sale Magneto - Scintilla Vertex

    For 2-hole front mount 59A, or earlier 3-hole mount with adapter. Cap appears new, internals look good with good points. Polished aluminum case. Unit appears excellent, but I have not run it. Send for pics. 416.886.3454 Can deliver to Hershey. US$1,800.
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    Rad hose blows off

    I installed a new aluminum rad in my 37 with 284 cid blown 59A. When I first fired it up, the driver's side upper rad hose attached to Navarro head outlet (without sealant) blew off after a few minutes. I got scalded with deionized water I'm using for coolant. I then coated inside of hose part...
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    Torque Blower to Intake

    I recall blower torque to be 20ft/lbs. Do you agree? B&M 144 blower to Motor City intake. Advice appreciated. Thanks, guys.
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    Carb/Throttle Cable Linkage Kit Advice Needed

    Need help to buy complete kit, pedal to carbs. Stock 37 Ford Tudor with 2 Strombergs on top of B&M blower. Will be linking throttle plate shafts on driver's side, so need info for complete assembly including carb connector shaft (not progressive). Looked at Speedway and Jegs, but can't decide...
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    Points Gap for Mallory Distributor

    I have a Model 2571601 3 bolt front-mount Mallory. I'm replacing its points with genuine Mallory units. There is little specific info out there on points gap; I've read anywhere from .022 to .028. Called Mallory tech, they can't help. However, I did find online a tech sheet from Mallory dated...
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    Joe Abbin's Books Now Reprinted

    Some of the best books on identifying and building Flatheads were written by Joe Abbin. I have copies of two, "335 HP Flathead Ford V8" and "Flathead V8 Identification and Rebuilder's Guide", but the first, "Blown Flathead", which I don't have, has been out of print for several years, and is...
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    1937 Ford rear axle ratio

    I recently pulled the rear axle and replaced it with a Columbia. I want to sell it, and believe it's a 3:54 ratio. What's the best way to confirm the ratio?
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    Powermaster Alternator Problem

    Installed brand new alternator, used 12 gauge wiring, internal ballast coil. Alt is putting out 15.5 volts, and has fried my coil. S/B max 12V output. Don't want to go thru sending my unit back, waiting for a new one. Alt grounded to block, block to chassis, body to block. Can you help? Thanks.
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    Need help with 3-point seat belts

    I'd appreciate recommendations for front shoulder belts for my 37 Tudor with stock LeBaron Bonney interior. Bad experience with Seat Belt Solutions, who were of no help when I bought a set of theirs in error, and they stone-walled me. I appreciate the help you guys have given me in the past with...
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    1937 Deck Lid Handle

    Need working handle with key. I have 2 already with broken locking tabs. Ship to Niagara Falls NY. Thanks.
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    Petronix in Mallory Distributor

    I have a front-mount points-style Mallory on my 59A. Can I use the Petronix conversion?
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    B&M Blower

    Can anyone help with info about my 144? I need to know oil type and capacity. Thanks.
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    LED Headlights for 37 Ford

    Having difficulty finding source. Tail lights are available, but no headlights. Can anyone help? Thanks, Barners!
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    Cast aluminum cleaner

    i'm ready to re-install the B&M blower on my 59A, but want to clean the outer casing beforehand. It is dull gray and has fuel stains, and I suspect it was coated with a clear material sometime in the past, maybe from the factory(?). I'm not going to blast it, so a chemical solution is the...
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    Engine turned panel - Damascene

    Hey, Fellas, I need an engine turned panel about a foot square, and haven't been able to locate one. I can take a larger piece if one's available, but need some help finding one. Can anyone help? Vendor maybe? Appreciate your assistance.
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    Glove Box Door

    Still on the hunt for a 1937-8 Ford glove box door with pull, unrusted hinge and return springs. Standard, without clock preferred. Ship to Niagara Falls, NY. Thanks
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    For 1951 Ford 1/2 ton: 4 drums, hood latch

    Need drums with good thickness for all 4 wheels, and complete good-working hood latch assembly. Shipment to Niagara Falls NY. Thanks.
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    Glove box door

    Continuing to try to buy a door. 2 responses fell through. Prefer Standard, (without clock hole), but will consider the DeLuxe, but won't want clock. Need hinge & spring clips also. 1938 may work. Need a straight, no-rust door, but paint condition unimportant. Thanks. Shipping to Niagara Falls, NY.
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    Electric Wipers

    I'd appreciate help to source wiper motors for 37 Ford. Thanks
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