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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-04-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,908
Posted By Ray With
Re: 29 starts and after few seconds backfires and

Had the same thing and found restricted fuel flow. The shut off valve in the tank had some crap in it. Took it off and flushed it all out and been fine every since
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-23-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,155
Posted By Ray With
Re: gas shutoff

Having gone through a couple of shut off valves I ended the situation with an inline ball cock valve from Lowe's and after 4 years it has been flawless.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-23-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,705
Posted By Ray With
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-23-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,850
Posted By Ray With
Re: Please identify this engine...

I would have to vote its a 312 from looking at all the signs and numbers. You could remove the trans and bell housing and look on the crank shaft flange and if it has a round dot raised up on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-22-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 26,055
Posted By Ray With
Re: Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville, GA....

Would love to be able to make it but way to much at home to do so I will plan to make it next year.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-10-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,069
Posted By Ray With
Re: Good Ole Ethonal In Our Classic Cars

Having raced with methanol fuels for many years and seeing what it can do to fuel systems It hard to believe we have this in our fuels for every day use. When normal gas started drying up and they...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-22-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,914
Posted By Ray With
Re: Question for Fordbarn concerning Ebay.

Buying off the INTERNET no matter or what it is you ask questions tread lightly try to get references and if possible inspect the items your self and if a hi dollar item have it inspected prior to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-22-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,542
Posted By Ray With
Re: 64 ranchero electrical

You have wires mixed up on the dimmer and on the blower its ground--lo speed-hi speed
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-22-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,654
Posted By Ray With
Re: Y-Block flywheel

You cant use it on any thing but a Y block in its stock configuration.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-22-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,425
Posted By Ray With
Re: 312 y block to 302

I agree with Franks here. A fresh Y block or fresh 302 have about the same durability so it's almost a bolt in if you decide to do it. Ther is more than enough room to do the swap and if you haven't...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-19-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,519
Posted By Ray With
Re: Movie cars...

We had a couple of rides in the movie 'HOPE" by Goldie Hawn and had a good time and got paid very well in the process. All the rented cars were kept in a compound area and only one driver did all the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,442
Posted By Ray With
Re: Hershey Flooding

Ship all the water you got to us in Texas we need it bad. Damn your wet and we are burning up here and have thousands of acres on fire now. Damn the luck!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 84,478
Posted By Ray With
Re: The Lee Roy Hartung Collection Auction = Chicago

I didnt think any thing like this was still around. Looks like he has every thing from A to Z
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,169
Posted By Ray With
Re: Propane for fuel in flattie

Hard to believe there is that much difference in fuel cost. Right now our gas here is $3.31 a gallon and under contract I pay $1.90 for propane. A few of the stations are still at $3.51 a gallon on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-03-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,576
Posted By Ray With
Re: pressure plate bolt size?

Costly for the 6 correct bolts?? Any idea what it would cost if the Pressure plate came loose?? Thats a hand gernade if it ever sheared off cheap ass bolts.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,474
Posted By Ray With
Re: Can head gasket be re-used

Good soft copper head caskets can be used several times. I use K&W copper coat and make sure all surfaces are clean then spray both sides and let tack a few minutes then install and torque to proper...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
Posted By Ray With
Re: Update - New Guy - New Problem - Coolant Loss

Multi bladed fans will pull more volume and faster air speed that the 2 blade irregardless of the 2 blade pitch.In the early years of AC in family cars they always had more fan blades than the non ac...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-29-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,805
Posted By Ray With
Re: Pleasant surprise

got to be ultra rare.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-29-2011, 02:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,444
Posted By Ray With
Re: The Patina Eradication Project (1936)

There is only so much you can say about patina. Back in the day those who could afford to keep them new looking did.No doubt your ride is great example of what it was-where it went to and what it is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2011, 05:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,345
Posted By Ray With
Re: piston choice 4" merc crank blown motor

Ross gets my vote also. Used them for more years than I can remember and still using them now.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2011, 05:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 25,323
Posted By Ray With
Re: Vintage Wreckers

I always liked the old wreckers and you just dont see many of them any more.This year at the LSRU there were several on display and was some of my favorite for the weekend.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,901
Posted By Ray With
Re: opinion needed battery charger

I totally agree and the Schumacher has been around for longer than I can remember and we used them in our shop 35 + years and never a problem or failure.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,403
Posted By Ray With
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Posted By Ray With
Re: ignition coil question

positive goes to + on the coil and - to neg.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,477
Posted By Ray With
Re: Would you buy this if Ford brought it out now?

I totaly agree double butt ugly
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