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There are 2 different mounts but they also attach differently; the 6 cyl. part mounts in front and the 8 cyl. version mounts behind the crossmember....Bob L

Thanks for sticking with it Mart. Your effort will be an eye opener to us all. We sure do appreciate your videos. Maybe we can all benefit from your "going where no one has ventured before"......Bob L

The quickest way to test for a cracked dist. cap is to fog the inside of the cap with WD-40. If the roughness goes away, replace the cap. Otherwise, do as Bubba says and replace the condenser........Bob L

It probably will work without changing the flasher. If a special flasher is needed, electronic flashers are available. Check at auto parts store........Bob L

USA-built '49 fords came with 16" wheels and 6.00 x 16" tires on the base model. I believe the wheels are 4" wide. The Deluxe model came with 15" wheels and 6.50 or 6.70 x 15" tires.......Bob L

It sure isn't 13 quarts - not for a flathead. Twenty- something sounds correct. I think my V-8 flathead sedan held 22 quarts; my flat six holds 18 or 19. Add 1 quart for the heater.....Bob L

The "gold" color on the ends may be conductive paint that forms the contacts of the composition resistor........Bob L

You should be using Argon-25% CO2......Bob L

For about twenty-some bucks, you can buy a reproduction factory service manual; it lays out the adjustment procedure in detail - good insurance compared to the rebuild cost. You may also need a set of paper shims for the adjustment procedure. They are available at many of the usual sources ( I...

We need your presence to keep us on the straight and narrow; meanwhile we'll be praying for you and your diagnosticians........Bob L

You don't need that chrome piece - it is just a scratch guard for the body when refueling, an aftermarket accessory.......Bob L

The problem with soldering is "wicking" of the solder up between the individual strands. This causes stiffening of the wire and, subsequently, an interface between stiff and flexible where the failure occurs during vibration. In the Army, back in the Sixties, we were taught to use anti-wicking...

Very good info, great problem-solving, good pictures and excellent explanation...I wish I had some of your talent with woodworking..............Bob L

I'm in agreement with Capt. Kirk that a rod bearing is loudest when decelerating, while a main bearing makes most noise during acceleration.........Bob L

You could probably find them at Tractor Supply in grade 5 or grade 8 ( overkill) priced by the pound.........Bob L

Have you talked to Steele Rubber Products? They list your parts in their catalog. phone: 800-544-8665, www.steelerubber.com .....Bob L

I believe you need a device which uses an air blast powering some abrasive material. If you have an air compressor, there are small, cheap plug cleaners available from Harbor Freight and similar suppliers that will do the job. There are also many old Champion cleaner/testers to be found at swap...

Happy birthday, Ron! You are the heart and soul of this forum........Bob L

Persistence pays off again! Good work.............Bob L

The inductance of the coil, the frequency (dwell and RPM dependent) and probably the plug gap are variables in determining the capacitance or capacitive reactance required for best point life and performance. If you are going by manufacturer's specifications, remember all these components have a...