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  1. Bums F-1

    Infrared Heat Gun Question

    When testing steam and condensate systems in a factory we spray painted flat black on the spot we wanted to test.Ronnieroadster thanks for the ice cube idea.
  2. Bums F-1

    Painting underside of bed

    When I restored my 1950 F-1, I used Thomson water seal on the new wood.
  3. Bums F-1

    59AB spark plug choice

    I prefer autolite because they have rolled not cut threads. Best for aluminum heads.
  4. Bums F-1

    Center main blowout

    I lost a center main cap.the crank also broke in half.that gave me a reason to buy a Merc. crank. For peace of mind I installed a center main strap.
  5. Bums F-1

    Autolite Spark Users Only

    One good thing about Autolite plugs is they have rolled threads, best for aluminum heads.
  6. Bums F-1

    Underhood carnage on my F-1

    I have a fan, bearing hub and pulley with a shroud from a 1950 F-1. It's yours if you pick it up or arrange the shipping.
  7. Bums F-1

    8BA center main ?

    Check the bearing web and pan rails for cracks. my 50 F-1 did the same thing, but it also broke the crank in half. A local commercial engine rebuilder had a cap that required a light center line hone and a good merc. crank. I installed a bearing cap strap to beef it up a little.
  8. Bums F-1

    F-1 door handles

    For a temporary fix slip a small rubber O ring over the handle and let it drop into the gap between the handle and the door.
  9. Bums F-1

    Vapor lock Stromberg vs Holley

    I was blinded by the fact that all my problems started after I installed the Stromberg, It turns out it was a fuel delivery problem,pump going bad. I drained the fluid from the liquid filled gauge it works fine now when its hot. On the road again. Love the sound of the old Flathead, I don't need...
  10. Bums F-1

    Vapor lock Stromberg vs Holley

    GM Sounds like you have made a thorough study of the vapor lock problem,I am running a electric pump at the tank to a Holley regulator into a 3 carb. fuel block. The secondarys are block off for show only.Looks like I could have a low pressure vapor lock problem,I can't tell yet I have a liquid...
  11. Bums F-1

    Vapor lock Stromberg vs Holley

    Ross F-1 I am running a MSD distributor with mechanical advance only.and a 6A capacitive discharge box. Timing set at 2 initial 18 at 1700 total 20. I have run this set up with a Holley 94 for 10 years with no problems.
  12. Bums F-1

    Vapor lock Stromberg vs Holley

    I have never had a vapor lock with a Holley 94 but after changing to a Stromberg 48 I am experiencing what appears to be a vapor lock. Runs out of fuel and will not restart, but after a cool down starts and runs fine. The Stromberg preforms much better on my truck other than this problem, are...
  13. Bums F-1

    Factory 3x2 intake?

    I run a three carb manifold on my 50 F-1,I was at a show and did not know what class I was in. I ask the head of the show, he says original stock. I win first place, after picking up my award someone asks is three carbs a factory option,I say yes a police option. It may not seem fair but at a...
  14. Bums F-1

    Why do you enter car shows?

    To have people say WOW and smile when they see your car or truck at a show is better than any trophy you could get.
  15. Bums F-1

    Starting a Flathead

    My old Dad told me to put your mouth over the tank filler neck and blow, it will push the gas up to the carb. If you don't like the taste of gas get a electric fuel pump.
  16. Bums F-1

    6.00X16 radial conversion

    I ran LT 215/85/R16 tubeless on stock rims for 12 years and 7:50/R16 Diamondbacks wide whites for 4 years, no problems.love the Diamondbacks. My 1950 F-1 truck had the death wobble with bias ply tires no more problems after changing to radials.
  17. Bums F-1

    F1 headers

    Reds are the best.
  18. Bums F-1

    Can the engine be supported by the oil pan?

    I have used that method to change the water pumps on a 1950 F-1 with a truck pan.
  19. Bums F-1

    How Many Fordbarners Own An F-1?

    My 1950 F-1 was my Dad's truck when i was in High School in 1957, he gave it to me on my 50th birthday.
  20. Bums F-1

    1950 f1 front end wobble

    I had the same problem on my 1950 F-1,after changing to radial tires it never did it again.
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