My last question about Babbit opened up a new topic about bellytanks. It seems as if there are a few here on fordbarn who race the V4 class in el mirage and bonneville. My question is with the model A/B motors what have you seen for transmissions?
For my belly tank I have a 4 speed side shift...
Quick question about the Babbitt in my model a engine… I took the block apart and all the Babbitt surfaces look good except for the rear main cap. As you can see in the pics. Can the cap be done alone and repaired or do all need to be done and align bored? Does anyone in so cal still do this or...
I recently purchased a new set of modern valves and springs from a reputable company. I installed them for a short duration then removed them because I needed to do some head work prior to moving on. I am now ready to install when I noticed that one spring is shorter than the others by about...
Hello Fordbarn,
I’m working on this old Mallory YL 11a distributor and can’t find a rotor anywhere. Not exactly sure on part number... it maybe the 320m, just from doing a little research. Anybody have one? Or any info? Thanks!
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During my diamond block build up I noticed these small crack in the oil pan pocket where the from seal goes. Are these cracks a big deal? Is this common? Any thought on a good fix or repair???
Thanks in advanced.
Got my block back from getting bored for .060 new rings and pistons. I borrowed a piston ring grinder to set my own gaps. From what I read I am shooting for .016-.018 for this size bore. On my initial check my gap is .035???
Seems really large without taking any material off. These are quality...
Hello fordbarners, I’m looking for the flange and first bend in the model a muffler in good condition. Will be using it for building my own exhaust. Need pipe from manifold to beginning of muffler. Let me know. Thanks!
These hub caps are NOS from ford back in 1982. Not new reproduction. These and other parts were sitting in a storage locker for last 30+ years. Still in original boxes they were shipped from Dearborn, MI to Villa Ford in Orange, CA back in 1982. I will ship for free.