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I am presently working on a Model T engine and transmission. First trip through one of these for me. Can anyone tell me what these taps are for ? Also is there a tech resource available on this forum or elsewhere that explains the workings of the T engine and transmission?

I have a Ford style differential that was equipped with a 39/10 gear set. (3.9:1) I am attempting to fit a later gear set that is 29/9 (3.22:1 ) to this early housing. I have discovered it does not fit and requires some relieving to get it to fit. Clearly, there are different castings for...

I am piecing together a 53 Customline and am curious about the steering column bracket. This is an Australian delivered car. In the picture you see a gap on the RH side. Why is this present? Is there something that fits into that space? [/URL][/IMG]

I am going through the clutch pushrods on a '53 Customline. The bolts are stepped and use wave washers. The hole that the bolts are inserted into are "D" shaped. It all looks a bit odd. Is there meant to be a bush of some kind that goes into these rods? [/URL] [/IMG]

Has anyone out there done this to a 52-53 Ford Customline? I am looking to fit one from a 1980's Ford Falcon (Australian) , similar to a Granada. I am fitting the Disc brakes to the front from this model Falcon so curious to know what others have done and how they went about it.

Is there any way to refurbish these items if new replacement parts aren't available

As the title to this thread suggests I am working on an Australian delivered 54 Ford Customline steering box. The model in Australia is a carry over from '53 in that they still ran a flathead engine and also ran the king pin front suspension. This steering box suits such a model.The box has...

Well after the start up of the flathead about a month ago I discovered that the LH head had cracked on installation. An old repair had failed. That head was discarded and a replacement prepared and fitted . Today was the first fire up with the new head. All good . No more water leaks and with...

I plan to use the original spark plug wire holders on the 8BA I am building. The engine I salvaged them from had all of the Left hand side (5-8) wires routed through both holders and all of the Right hand side loose. Does anyone have any pictures of the original layout ?

I recently rebuilt a pair of these carbs. One of the kits I used I purchased some years ago. On opening up the kit and on closer inspection of the power valve it appears to be unsuitable for this style of carb. It appears to be suited to the later Holley 4160 type 4 barrel carbs with the...

I am about to install the heads on the 8BA rebuild and am curious if the Fel Pro gaskets I am using require sealant? Not familiar with these so can anyone assist?

I am at the stage where I am preparing to install the sump. I know the seals front and back need to be trimmed . However the sump gasket appears to abut the crankshaft . Does this mean that the gasket in effect sits between the two halves of the front and rear seals? I haven't sat the sump on...

I am slowly getting the 8BA I am rebuilding to the point where the short motor is complete . Now on to all of the accessories. Next job is to fit the oil pump. What I intend to do is make up a sleeve that goes over the main body of the pump to replicate that part of the block where it sits...

I have purchased a Fel Pro rebuild gasket set and it contains both the rope style rear main seal and the newer black graphite seals. This is to suit an 8BA. Not having experienced the black seals before and there being no instructions about them I soaked the black seals in oil in the same way...

I am gradually re-assembling an 8BA . I have installed the crank and now looking at the other items to add to the engine. I have picked up the front pulley and cleaned it up to prepare for some paint and to install. After a trial fit I discover the pulley is not a snug fit on the keyway. It...

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I have just reassembled the distributor for the 8BA I am rebuilding and performed a trial fit to the timing cover. See the picture attached. My concern is that the distributor appears to travel too far into the housing and not properly meshing with the drive gear once assembled. Am I...

I am in the process of preparing to reassemble an 8BA flathead. This engine was dismantled by someone else and I am putting it all back together. One curiosity is the fan hub. What goes on inside these units? What lubricant is used inside these? Anything to watchout for when reassembling?

I am attempting to remove the breaker plate on an 8BA distributor. The diagram shows a circlip however what I have found doesn't quite match the diagram. Any tips here for the removal of the breaker plate?

A friend of mine has this old flatty in his shed and asked me what it is . As best I can tell it is a 21 stud with diving bell type distributor and 94 Stromberg carb. Looking at the numbers on the head I am thinking a '37 model possibly from a commercial application. Folks out there have any...