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This is not my original block. This is a complete "new" rebuild. Everything is reported to be new and rebuilt. It has inserted bearings. Thanks again

Re: Let’s Talk about Turn Signals (Again) I did what "ModelA29" did and used all LED bulbs with an LED flasher and haven't needed anything else. I also have the rear brake light/flasher bar. There have been no problems and no extra wiring. I have a 6V system. Steve (at Bert's) recommended a...

Marshall- The builder did all of the work. I just installed it as a long block Richard- It seems to be engine oil. The transmission was in and connected to the driveline (Mitchell synchro and OD) when I installed the engine only. Thanks. I appreciate your ideas. It will help when...

I just installed a newly rebuilt engine from a reputable builder that you all know. I won't mention their name as I wish them no ill will. I started it for the first time today and drove it 4 miles. I have 2 issues that I want your help on 1. After returning home and looking things over I notice...

thanks KMBeers. Good ideas

Barner's, I am wondering what is the most practical way to replace the throw out bearing on the slider. Transmission is out, so access is not the question. I understand these are "press fit," so the question is how do you remove the old one and install the new one? Hydraulic press for install...

Thanks everyone. It is not what I wanted to hear, but suspected that a replacement banjo was needed.

In preparation for a Mitchell overdrive I removed the torque tube from the banjo and the drive shaft with pinion gear and double cup bearing just fell out of the banjo housing. I'm pretty certain that is not supposed to happen! There is some scoring where it appears the double cup bearing was...

Thanks guys! I was referring to installing the perches into the axle/bushings. I appreciate the info. on removing the old ones. My perches just fell out, so very worn to say the least. My axle is completely shot as where the radius rods meet the axle, the machined surfaces are worn down 1/8" or...

Hey fellas. I was wondering a couple of things about installing front spring perches in the axle. 1) Is a press required to install perches in the axle? If so, with the shape of the perch, how is that done? Meaning, where do press? 2) Vendors sell either the perches with steel bushings already...

Thanks JW. I examined that thread previously and couldn't find what I needed, specifically my engine and transmission being removed.

John, Are you saying that 3.78 turns of the driveshaft should be 1 complete revolution of the tire/s? That does make sense. So that would be equivalent to being in 3rd gear/direct drive I suppose. Thanks

I am trying to determine the differential gear ratio and need a little help. My engine and transmission are removed and I was wondering how I could calculate the ratio by watching the driveshaft turn in comparison to the rear tires. I was assuming that I could watch the shaft turn 2 complete...

Gene, yes, they asked, but had no problem that it was a "joy ride." Am I missing something here? They offered to send an adjuster, but I said I preferred to do the leg work myself, knowing local services better than they did. As I said, it was a great experience for me. Just my take and that of...

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I had to make a claim with Hagerty last year. My 4-blade fan came off and nearly destroyed my radiator, cut through wiring harness and did significant body damage to the side panel. They allowed me to get local profession bids (mechanical/body/paint/radiator) and gave me every penny that was bid...

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Y-Blockhead; I know this is probably of little use, but I had the exact same thing happen to mine. Foamed something fierce! This was a mostly rebuilt ****** that I did myself and cleaned and dried the transmission case completely. It was a total car rebuild. I used the 600w from Snyders. I...

1939 Ford Pickup 85 H.P. numbers matching engine/frame. Very original, mostly stock pickup. I have owned it for 2 years and purchased it from whom I believe is the second owner. He purchased it in the 1970’s from a local farmer and only used it in parades and local rides. It has been...

Thanks for the suggestions fellas. As often happens, when you sleep on a problem, you wake up with "new eyes." It just didn't make sense to me, so my first step in the morning was to make sure that the engine wasn't turning over with the starter. It was after all. I was so focused on the...