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Mn1949ford · 12-06-2020, 01:34 PM

Hi guys- Here is my story with some questions. So about 8 yrs ago I bought a 49 ford 4 dr from an older gentleman down the street. It had been parked since'81. It ran rough, found 2 valves were stuck. Ended up freeing them,redid brake system and drove it for the next 2 summers. Had the time of my life! First old car at the age of 43. Anyways I started losing power, checked compression and discovered my rings were gone. Pulled engine,tore it down. Except the dang cam, can't seem to get it out. Anyways my question is- after getting my block cleaned and pressure tested. Can't I get new rings and valves, etc and put it together myself? I've never done this, but have bought a couple books. I've been reading threads about this and wonder what the outcome would be? How important is balancing? I appreciate any help or advice you can give me. Thanks, Eric.

12-06-2020, 01:34 PM	#1
Mn1949ford Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Princeton,Mn Posts: 12	Any advice for a newbie? Hi guys- Here is my story with some questions. So about 8 yrs ago I bought a 49 ford 4 dr from an older gentleman down the street. It had been parked since'81. It ran rough, found 2 valves were stuck. Ended up freeing them,redid brake system and drove it for the next 2 summers. Had the time of my life! First old car at the age of 43. Anyways I started losing power, checked compression and discovered my rings were gone. Pulled engine,tore it down. Except the dang cam, can't seem to get it out. Anyways my question is- after getting my block cleaned and pressure tested. Can't I get new rings and valves, etc and put it together myself? I've never done this, but have bought a couple books. I've been reading threads about this and wonder what the outcome would be? How important is balancing? I appreciate any help or advice you can give me. Thanks, Eric.