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So are the Snyder & Brattons engine green spray paint the right color & gloss ? ( or how close ) I would note that paint even stored in a basement for many years changes colors as it ages. So it appears that no one has the proper formula for making ford engine green, one can get close, but...

I love my front tool box.

Hi Mike V. Florida, re: $3000 for brake parts... Mikes' has "most parts" for $2280.... I guess you have not rebuilt or viewed the video's available on A brake jobs. there are a lot more parts to a brake rebuild job than the 4 corners. pedals, linkages, cross shaft, front link arms are $100...

when I pull / install motors, with or without transmission, I don't remove the headlight bar, as it's a pain to get off / on. but you need a hoist / chain-fall that can lift vertically not a classic arm based engine hoist. a Gantry Crane works well.

to start: a proper brake & hub / bearings rebuild will cost $3000 in parts. normally: you will spend $30,000 on a driver rebuild... and can't sell it for more than $15k. it's just a BOAT (Break Out Another Thousand )

You would think a Good Eagle Scout could rig up a block and tackle, and just slide the engine up a board. Good Luck on the Big Lift in Alameda

We got this resolved last night. it seems the valve adjustment on cylinder #1 was not properly done, and they were slightly open...( no tapet clearance ) should be closed., we re-adjusted the #1 cylinder valve clearances and all is working well. I will see if I still have the Puffs of smoke...

Thank you DHZIEMAN & All, the engine we re-sealed for a swap was a "used" engine, the history we know it ran before it was removed, but rarely does one just remove a "perfect" engine. so we knew there was risk of some issue, this why we pulled the head etc. I'll pressure up #1 @TDC and see...

thanks, good questions: re Q1: --> no water bubbling up in Radiator re Q2.) not a chipped valve as they looked good when we had the head off. but some sort of valve sealing issue is possible. ------- I'll do a cylinder leak test next. But I omitted the puffs of smoke from the oil...

on the engine we just re-sealed ( gasket job ) has 35psi in cylinder #1 and 55PSI in the other 3. we added oil to #1 and re-tested the compression, it rose to 50psi. besides a drop in power, are there any short term issues with having it like this ? We are trying to get the car in the 4th...

the attached image says 25 1/4" .. I would make a frame center-line and measure 1/2 the distance off that, as both noses could be a bit bent... after 88 years.

I'm reassembling a stock A engine, is there a list of generally what to do in what order just say 30 macro steps. this is from the perspective of having the parts to reassemble and they are ready. example: 1.) install crankshaft, check babit clearances .. 2.) install connecting rods &...

re: Bob B. --> I think when I do version #2 I'll cut the bolts shorter, I have them pointing inwards, so there is no change of interference.

update, & resolved for now. I agree the best solution is to weld the holes and re-drill, but this is not viable now. I used the 12mm fine pitch thread bolts, with the nuts on the inside and a grade 8 lock washer under the head on the outside, I had to grind a bit off one nut's shoulder so it...

Good luck getting a reply from this arena, I sent off a query about the Touring standard book 18 months ago... never heard back.... this is why they guys loose so many members.

for reference, attached are my over sized frame holes for the steering box.

So I found this last night in the bell housing, we think it's an "ex" Bendix spring bolt.

I have an A with 2 Tooth box, the box moves... when you use the steering wheel. I'm guessing the holes on the frame are "waller'ed'" out ( oval ) besides welding it up and re-drilling the holes in the frame, is there a method to repair this that's simpler ? like bushings around the...

just a Tuesday morning fun topic. for amusement... where did this bolt come from ? Where and where did it get this patina ? see attached picture. :)

please: do not beat on the threaded shaft with or without a nut on then end... borrow or find some sort of hub puller tool, the cheap "C" shaped ones will just bend too. the are not cheap... $100 for a good hub puller.