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    Torque specs for 59AB with 8BA crank

    On a 59AB block with an 8BA crank with insert rod bearings Should I use torque specs for the 59AB mains 80 - 90 ft/lbs & 8BA torque specs for the rods? 45-50 ft/lbs Mains per Mac Van Pelts page 32-48 V8 - 80-90 ft/lbs 49-53 V8 - 95-105 ft/lbs Rods per Mac 32-48 V8 - 40-45 ft/lbs (self locking)...
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    Oil pump & pick up tube question

    The oil pump in my engine has the pick up tube mounting bolts in line with the oil pump. The pumps I've seen for sale now have the pick up tube bolts mounting to the pump diagonally. Plus the pick up tube is bent in a way that isn't like any of the new pick up tubes I've seen. Does anyone know...
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    59AB Crankshaft pulley

    I need a Crankshaft pulley for a 59AB engine.
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    Crank pulley for 59A block with 8BA crank?

    What crankshaft pulley do I need for a 1947 59A block with a EAB crankshaft? I recently bought an engine that came with a crank pulley that doesn't line up with the water pumps.
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    59 AB in 35 ford maxing out oil pressure gauge

    I have a 59AB in a 35 Ford truck with a oil pressure/fuel gauge in it. It maxs out over 50 lbs at an idle. I have a new 50 lb sender from C&G What would cause this. Possibly a defective sender???
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    1936 oil pressure/fuel gauge

    I'm looking for a 1936 oil pressure/fuel gauge set Thank you
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    1935 Coupe trunk hinge disassembly

    How do you disassemble the trunk hinges on a 35 coupe? On the inside there appears a tab locking the hinge pin in place. I would like to remove the pin.
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    35 Ford coupe taillight wiring

    Where does the crossover wiring for the passenger side taillight go? Does it go through the body (interior) of the car or behind the gas tank under the body. Thanks, Daryl
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    Need 1924 ignition switch & ammeter

    Looking for a ignition switch with ammeter, key & housing for a 1924. Looks aren't as important as functionality. Thanks
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    1935 Deluxe Horns

    I looking for a pair of 35 Ford horns for my 3 window coupe. They do not need to be show quality but they do need to work. Thanks
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    1955 Lincoln Capri power window/seat relay FDA-14677-A

    Does anyone know a source for a power window/seat relay for a 1955 Lincoln Capri. It has FDA-14677-A stamped on the top. I have tried using a starter relay that physically looks the same but is a different part # (21A-11450-M) it will not work. Thanks, Daryl
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    1936 Fuel/Oil Pressure guage

    I am looking to buy an electric 1936 Fuel/Oil Pressure gauge set. I am going to put it in a 35 Ford coupe. I don't know for sure but, am under the understanding that the electric set was not available for 35 so I need to get 36 gauge set. Thanks, Daryl
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    1935 3 window coupe outer door handles

    My driver side door handle broke off on my 35 Coupe so I purchased a reproduction set. They will not slide in all the way. My originals have a recess cut in the edges of the squared shaft near the end that goes into the door. The repros do not. This difference prevents the new handles from...
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    Steering box questions

    I have a 35 Ford coupe with a an unknown steering box in it. It has a steering shaft tube with a column shift bracket still mounted on it under the hood and the steering wheel resembles a 49 or 50 Ford wheel. I would like to either change the box to a unit that would allow a banjo wheel or...
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    46 59A-B engine in 35 Coupe

    Which motor mounts should I use putting 59AB engine in a 35 Coupe. They look the same in these photos. Sorry if this has been answered. I couldn't find it by searching. B-6038-K for a 32-36 https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=B-6038-K 78-6038-K for a 37-51...
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    water pump & fan belt question

    I have a 35 Coupe with what I believe is an engine from a 46 pickup. It has the number 59AB cast on the head. Will these water pumps be the set I need for my car. https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=8RT-8501%2f2 As far as a fan belt goes I suppose it would be best just to take my old...
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    1 ton brake drums

    I am looking for brake drums for my 66 F350 1 ton. It has 13 X 2 1/2" brakes. I am having no luck finding any. I know this is a little new for this site but I just hit dead ends everywhere I look & am taking a shot at someone having some. Thanks
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    Flathead comic from old Car Magazine

    Does anyone remember seeing a comic from one of the car magazines from the late 50's or early 60's that showed a space ship that had landed with a few hot rodders admiring it and one of them saying. "The most amazing thing about it is, it just traveled over 60 million miles and it is powered by...
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    Need A Complete Wiring Harness for 1935 3W

    I am in need of a complete wiring harness for a 35 3 Window coupe. I have emailed Tyree Harris but haven't received a reply. I have since seen a post that he no longer does wiring on Model A's. Is he no longer making harnesses? If so who or where is the best alternative? My car has hydraulic...
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    35 3 Window Coupe question

    Are all 3 Window Coupes Deluxe or was there a std version of the 3W?
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