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Where does the horn wire connect on a 1950 Ford steering wheel. Lots of pics of the front of the wheel but have not found anything on the back side. Thanks, Ed

What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a 0.035 plug gap vs. a 0.025 gap originally recommended for the 59 engines. I have a 12 volt system with the Bosch blue coil. Ed

What thermostat will work with the Edelbrock aluminum heads? Thanks, Ed

I have an issue with an exhaust valve that just started sticking. This is a new build that has about 30 miles on it. Has been running great. At 1500 rpm, the lifter starts clattering and the engine misses. I can goose it and it quiets down. No noise at idle. Ran a compression check this morning...

A big shout out to Chassis Engineering for a refund check because they found a cheaper way to ship my order. Now, that's the way a business needs to be run to look out for the customer for a change. Thanks guys! Ed

I am installing an F100 steering box in my 31 and need an adjustable drag link to center everything up.

If you are going to put a 59AB engine in a 36, here is the hose combo that fits. Upper: Gates 21253 Lower: Gates 20151 If you are going to run an alternator, here is the belt to use with the fan mounted alternator: NAPA 22545 The 46-48 fan will not work because of the radiator tilt...

Well Henry, I hope your E-bay starter button purchase lasts longer than my NAPA SBT5. A nice internal spark show and mine was toast on the first spin. It locked up and I had to remove the battery cable to shut it off. Used a remote switch I had here to get it fired up. What's plan B? Ed

What is the best path to run the battery cable to the starter switch located between the pedals? Thanks, Ed

Any idea where I might find one of these? This holds the vacuum line to the intake manifold on a 46 engine and is the vacuum hookup for the windshield wiper. Any idea what the part number is? Another one of those "oh crap" moments! Thanks, Ed

Fired up the new engine today and the Horses are back!! What a difference between the wore out 37 block and this 46 rebuild. Thanks guys for all your help on this one. Ed

What kind of adapter do I use for the 1936 temperature sending unit in a 59AB head? Source? Thanks, Ed

Last year Ronnie posted the following information on how to build a 12 volt starter. Here are some pics of the two starters: 6 volt for my 36 and a 12 volt from a 60's 390 cu. in. Ford. The case, back plate and the armature all have the same dimensions for both, so it will be a simple switch...

Here is the adapter to go from a 2 inch hose to a 1 3/4 inch. This particular application is for a 59A into a 36. The Edelbrock head requires a 1 3/4 inch connection. Part # 902 at NAPA at $7.79 per. Ed

Here is a comparison of a NOS Ford 21 stud aluminum head with the new Edelbrock head that is going on my 46 engine. I think the compression on the Ford head was about 6 to 1 and the Edelbrock is about 8 to 1. Ed

The pic says it all. Ed

I am putting a '46 engine in my '36 and the flywheel that was in the car has a better clutch surface than the one that came out of the 46. Both use 10 inch clutch plates. Can the earlier flywheel be used in the later engines? Thanks, Ed

Just picked up a block yesterday. This came out of a 1939 1 ton truck. The center holes (top triangular and the bottom two round) would indicate a 45-48 block but it is a 221 engine which would indicate a 1939 era block. It has 59 on the top of the bell housing. The exhaust manifolds also look...

What year/years did Ford put thin walled sleeves in the flathead blocks and what was the reason for doing so? Thanks, Ed

Is there any kind of material that could be placed in the exhaust passage that crosses over through the intake? That's a big hole going from the exhaust valve chamber to that passage. That would eliminate one source of heat going into the water jacket. Will the plug (penny) do the same thing by...