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    Radiator question.

    I have a 41 1/2 ton that came to me with a serviceable radiator but it didn't have the channel that held the light wires. I purchased a very good one, with the channel attached and started installing in the truck. That's when I found out that even though it mounted exactly the same, it had 1.5...
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    runstand radiator

    I am building an engine runstand for a model 59 Ford flathhead v8 and am in need of a radiator. Has anyone used 2 separate radiators? or has anyone got a radiator within driving distance of East Jordan Mi. shipping is prohibitive.
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    early divers bell distributor

    Does anyone know where I can buy a complete tune up kit for the early Ford V8 diversbell distributor. All the bushings and the rotor are useable and the advance mechanism works fine. I need the inner and outer caps, points, the rubber plugs and a conversion to run a modern 12 volt coil.
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    Stromberg 97

    just finished a Stromberg large logo 97 carb. If interested send me a post. It has been soda blasted and ultrasonically cleaned and Zinc plated. New throttle shaft bushings reamed to size. I reused the original throttle shaft so the hand throttle is functional. Base was sand blasted and painted...
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    do it right

    thanks for the info.
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    New project: ‘41 ford pickup

    Re: New project: ‘41 ford pickup I also am finishing a 41 1/2 ton pickup and live in East Jordan michigan.
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    do it right

    I have a 41 ford pickup with a 59 flathead v 8 that is apart for repairs. It had developed a rod knock due to about 10 qts of gasoline diluted oil. Floating rod bearings, WTheck, never heard of such a thing and I been cranking wrenches all my life. How do you check clearances and what should...
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    1 More 8BA Caburator Query

    according to my records, your car should have a Holley 94 model EAB carburetor. I have started rebuilding these carbs as a sort of a hobby. I have a core for that carb if you decide to install the right one.
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    New project: ‘41 ford pickup

    Re: New project: ‘41 ford pickup we are almost neighbors. I live in East Jordan Mi. and have similar interests. I have a 41 pickup myself.
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    Black spark plugs

    If it had been rebuilt lately, the problem is most likely the power valve. The ones available today have a radius next to where the seal sets which wont allow it to seal. pull the carb and the valve and look at the sealing surface. www.charliesspeed.com buys these valves in bulk and machines the...
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    Carb diagram

    if you take the air cleaner off and send me a picture, I can help you with your problem. Or send it to my phone 2314349153
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    94 power valve washer

    It's not the washer, it's the valve. You can buy the right one from Charlie's Speed in Fla. www.charliesspeed.com. the new valves are not machined correctly. Charlie buys them in bulk and removes the radius from the shank.
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    Stromberg 48 base finish

    I wound up using Tool Black but wasn't satisfied so finished with VHT black after Zinc coating.
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    36 ford carb

    I may be wrong but I believe the 35 and 36 came with a Stromberg 48
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    Carburetor service

    Just an example of what my carbs look like
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    carb rebuilding/restoration services

    I am offering rebuilding services for 94, 97 and 48 carbs. price is determined by parts needed. I charge 3 hours labor @ 50$ per hour. Parts run about 100$ including new oversized throttle shafts. So out the door about 250$ plus shipping, about 17$. all my carbs are soda blasted, ultrasonically...
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    94 carb

    I have for sale a completely rebuilt 94 carb model 59 for sale. It has been soda blasted ultrasonically cleaned and Zinc plated. Also has oversize entended throttle shaft and new fuel valve, accelerator pump and a 6.5 power valve from Charlies Speed. all surfaces were lapped by hand and it has...
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    rebuild services 94, 97 and 48 carbs

    I am rebuiding Holley/Ford/Chandler grove 94 carbs and Stromberg 48/97 carbs. Soda blasted, ultrasonically cleaned and Zinc plated. New parts as needed. Bases are the only part i sand blast and I have been using VHT primer and " cast iron " paint. Even though I have many hours in these rebuilds...
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    Stromberg 48 base finish

    I am trying to restore a 48 for a man. Does anyone know the correct finish for the cast iron base?
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    Holley 94 carb jets

    Gentlemen, jet size is the numbered drill size of the hole in the jet. The higher the number, the smaller the hole or jet.
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