Re: Any value in a 21 stud flattie?
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Originally Posted by ScubaChief60
Hey, now you have me concerned. My '35 is running a completely restored 21 stud and it's as fine as frogs hair. Should I be worried I have a 21 vs. 24?
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Does it make good oil pressure now? If it does, just keep good clean modern oil in it and enjoy the ride. When properly done it will last a very long time. A flathead in the hands of most of us here on the barn leads a very pampered life compared to what our forefathers put them through. I recently posted a photo of a tandem axle converted '34 1 1/2 ton pulling a huge caterpillar dozer. The trailer it was sitting on must have weighed 10,000 lbs alone. During the rebuilding process an insert bearing engine is easier to deal with and can make for more predictable results.
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