Re: Flathead V8 Valve Guie Help.
Some people just think we are the 'public' and don't know anything.... and they are 'professional engine builders' who build 'race engines' and therefore they don't even listen to us. I had a 59ab done twenty years ago and I researched the whole process very thoroughly (from books) but they totally botched the floating rod bearings and it never had oil pressure. I pulled it and took another block to a different place. Well two years ago I fixed the first one right. Thanks to advice from those who actually REALLY know these engines like for instance Ol Ron and Walt Dupont. Ten years ago I thought the internet was for yuppies and wannabes but now I have learned that is truly an avenue to connect with folks that have 'lived it'. Hope you work all this out, and best of luck with your flathead.
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Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)
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