Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2023, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,170
Re: New Engine QA and Paul Shinn's Concerns
#111 and #123 have been built with no extra work other than assembly with no problems. Both have ran on our run-in stand and now are being installed into cars for many miles of driving. Being these...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2022, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Re: Rebuilt Engine Oil in Cylinder
I would agree with the other builders who posted, take it out and drive it! I tell all my customers " don't be too rough with a new engine but don't be too kind either. And definitely don't let it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2022, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,707
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 242
Views: 76,795
Re: what other old cars are in your garage?
1930 Ford Coupe
1930 Ford Tudor Sedan
1927 Ford Roadster
1925 Ford Runabout
1931 Ford Pickup
1931 Ford Sport Coupe
1931 Ford Fordor Slant Window
1931 AV8 Coupe
1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe
1953...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,170
Re: New Engine QA and Paul Shinn's Concerns
I would also like to add that Paul was nothing but nice and a genuine good guy with me, we had a good time that day. He was just looking for facts. I don't think picking on him and backing him into a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,170
Re: New Engine QA and Paul Shinn's Concerns
Paul spent hours in my shop and we did exactly what you have suggested. You can't see everything in a one minute video.
The first time it was checked was with the "shipping studs" and nothing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2021, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,502
Re: Offenhauser/Edelbrock heads 59AB
I have a few sets of Edelbrocks on back order and I'm an Offy dealer. The price has gone through the roof on the Offy stuff and I want to have a few of the Edelbrocks on hand when they follow suit....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2021, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 50,156
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2017, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,567
Re: Dual plug heads.
Very nice! My Dad built a Pietenpol back in the 60s (used a Continental A-65) I still have the plans and thought of building one someday. Car engines in aircraft scare me a bit but this would help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2012, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 635
Views: 360,084
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Forum: Early V8
07-05-2012, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,571
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Forum: Early V8
07-04-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,571
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,499
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2012, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,499
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2012, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,499
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2012, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,499
Re: Bad news for a straight 6. Need a new head...
Well I read through this and see that a remedy has been found. I will add that we extract tools that have been broken off all the time although it would be easier to fix if the customer didn't try...
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Forum: Early V8
06-26-2012, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,571
1935 Ford Sedan Delivery
Location: Visalia, CA Price: 7500
I've had this car in storage for a while and finally brought it out this weekend, put it together (kinda) so you can see what it's got. I would like to sell it to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2010, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,367
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-18-2010, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,070
Re: 312 Y-block valve lash problems
Did you rebuild the rocker assemblies? a worn shaft will make the rockers hard to adjust because the rocker wont always reat in the same place. Also tip wear can be a problem. Rocker shafts are...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-15-2010, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,568
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2010, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,072
Re: Fridges Unite!
Of course I have one! or two. :rolleyes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28gtzOJdHqg
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2010, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 22,475
Re: let's see some pics of those late v8s.
Here's my '58 if you haven't seen it already.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=66&pictureid=327
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28gtzOJdHqg
And my latest Y-Block creation. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2010, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 134,855
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2010, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,670
Re: timing for 292
6* may be what the book shows but 12* works better in most cases. If you want to time the cam fallow this link.
http://yblockguy.com/yblock_005.htm
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2010, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,803
Re: Trans options?
I bought a C-4 adaptor from Mummert for my Y-Block FED. $500 Nice kit, had everything I needed.
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