Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2021, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2021, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 731
Re: Flathead cam stamping
Can’t upload the picture it seems but I guess most of you know what a flathead cam looks like and it just has a G stamped on it
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2021, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 731
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2021, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 731
Flathead cam stamping
Hello!
Does anyone know what cam this is?
It’s stamped with a G and that’s all.. I purchased the engine last week and the seller didn’t know much about it, it’s a 59A and it got adjustable lifters...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2020, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,542
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2020, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,542
50 Ford overdrive trans vs Mercury
Hello! Can anybody tell me if there’s any difference between the Ford and the Mercury overdrive transmissions? I got a 50 Ford coupe with the regular 3 speed and have been offered a complete 50...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2017, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,532
Re: Ridiculouster
I would say the stanchions.. The cowl don't look like roadster to me
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Re: Rod bearings
I will check all the mains and rods and report back how it turns out
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2017, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Re: Rod bearings
Ok, I will check clearence on all bearings again and then start it up and see what happens
Thanks for the advice and answers
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2017, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Re: Rod bearings
It is a "B" engine and dist so I can't retard the spark
It only knocks at normal speed nothing on idle or accelerating
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2017, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Re: Rod bearings
The reason I pulled the pan was a knock that I tought was a main bearing since it match this troubleshooting guide http://www.foxvalleymarc.com/Tech_section/troubleshooting_engine_noises.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2017, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Re: Rod bearings
Ok, thanks guys.. I will check the rest of the bearings today and see what it looks like.
How much crack endplay is ok?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2017, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Re: Rod bearings
http://forumbilder.se/G8VS3/image.jpeg?width=150 (http://forumbilder.se/G8VS3/image)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2017, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Re: Rod bearings
http://forumbilder.se/G8VS2/image.jpeg?width=150 (http://forumbilder.se/G8VS2/image)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2017, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Rod bearings
Pulled the pan tonight and found some babbitt in the oil so I checked the bearings and found this.. How bad is it? Is it over or usable? http://http://forumbilder.se/G8VS2/image.jpeg?width=150...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2017, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,530
Re: Nuts Q...
I believe 1948, at least both my -47 fords had crank nuts
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2017, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,387
Re: 4 blade fan
the blades was not misshaped until one decided to go south, it must have happened att the same time I put the engine in three days ago and ispected the fan when I mounted the water pump and didn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2017, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,387
Re: 4 blade fan
http://forumbilder.se/G8UDN/image.jpeg?width=150 (http://forumbilder.se/G8UDN/image)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2017, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,387
Re: 4 blade fan
My 4 blade fan decided to give up this morning.. I revved the car at the carb when it happened, I'm glad it took the radiator and not my headhttp://https://www.pixeltopic.com/image/uzofiachxtktpfd/
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2017, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
Re: 56 Mercury rear end question
No egg shape what I can see.. The sound starts at around 20 mph and speeds up the faster I go, it reminds of a bake shoe touching the drum that was the first thing I thought was the problem but it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-27-2017, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
56 Mercury rear end question
Hi.. I have a scraping sound from the rear end on my 56 merc station wagon, I took the cover off today and all I can find is the spider shaft has some play in the housing.. Can this be the problem??...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2017, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 571
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2017, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 571
Main bearings
Checked my mains today, they ended up .002 should I adjust or leave it as is for now?
What do you think?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2017, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,569
Re: Diamond block fuel pump
You need to change the angle on the pump lever a bit, it's a simple cut, bend, weld operation. I don't remember how to post pics but if you Google the pumps you will see the differences
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2017, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,569
Re: Diamond block fuel pump
Volvo b20 fuel pump fits right on you just need to modify the pump lever some, sells on e-bay for about $40.. Cheaper and looks almost the same
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