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10-31-2010, 12:04 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
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Don't be afraid to drive your car. There's no sense having one, if you don't use it. I knew the reality that something like this could happen. I brought every spare part I could think of to bring. Just couldn't fit a spare engine in the rumble seat. Where would I pack my wife's clothes?  I'll post more updates as this plan with "freddys35" comes together. Paul
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10-31-2010, 01:28 PM
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10-31-2010, 01:51 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Yes and if you owned a Volks you needed one. At least that was my experience. Marv
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10-31-2010, 02:42 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul, sorry to read that your flatty let you down. I just saw this and my first thought was time for a HAMB relay for your engine. But without looking over there yet I'm guessing those wheels are already in motion. Keep us posted on your progress.
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10-31-2010, 02:53 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
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I have been talking with my AZ connections and they are working a loaner/purchse flathead. Waiting for a call back with more details. I still have a fresh engine in my garage. May need to ship it or, like you say, arrange a "hamb relay." Unbelievable response from the HAMB and fordbarn. But it's what I thought I'd get when I posted my dilima. Great guys and web sites. Paul
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10-31-2010, 03:20 PM
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I've always wanted to build like yours! Those leary of flathead durability, because of not knowing this style engine, would benefit greatly from followup from you on the cause of such failure! You've helped the likes of me with info at times in the past. Please let us know what/why when you get time. To your knowledge, how many miles were on this engine prior to this problem? TIA, Rick |
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10-31-2010, 03:31 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul, I certainly will keep driving the Ford. I was just musing that it sure has been a tough early fall season with two road travelers having engine issues. I know you'll find a way and all will work out okay. As you can see from the responses we are all pulling for you. LouB.
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10-31-2010, 03:33 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul, check in with Joe Abbin at Roadrunner Engineering in Albuquerque.....may have something for you to borrow/buy??....just an idea....Mike
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10-31-2010, 03:45 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Thats just terrible. Call me if you need any parts. I've got a fuel pump or two I can send. What's your bearing size? You can do it all from under your roadster. Keep us posted....Dick
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10-31-2010, 04:43 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Sorry to hear the bad news Paul But on the bright side you get to drive home with your new engine. Good luck keep us posted
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10-31-2010, 05:29 PM
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Mike Latus found a loaner engine for me. Bruce is picking it up this week. He's getting his garage set up for the swap. Should only take a day and a half. One day, when I do it myself, an extra half with help. See you soon. Paul PS: I don't think I can afford an Abbin engine. Plus they make too much power for my chassis. Sure would be fun to drive one, though.
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10-31-2010, 05:33 PM
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I'm good with pumps. Have a spare, too. Not sure of the bearing size. I'm going to swap out the engine with a loaner. Then get into the engine to see how bad the damage is. I'll try to post what I find. There are several folks on here, wanting to know the cause. See you at the Christmas party when we fly home. Paul
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10-31-2010, 05:57 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
heck, he's got a very nice '36 engine in his deuce roadster.....maybe you could swap....see ya sometime....Mike
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10-31-2010, 07:15 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul, If you haven't found any help yet try giving Ray Marler & Chris Whittington at Shoebox Ford In Oklahoma City a call at 800-732-6029. They have everything you can ask for including rebuilt motors & they're only about 120 miles away.
I buy most of my parts there. Tell them Butchbov sent you.
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11-01-2010, 11:55 AM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul, call me Ill get my car trailer and come get you, and the Mrs. I can rebuild your old engine or loan you one, Ill have to put one together.
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11-01-2010, 12:14 PM
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Thanks for the kind offer. However, within the hour, another fordbarner is coming to rescue us. Where are you located? Thanks again for offering to help. Paul
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11-01-2010, 12:38 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Sorry to hear of your troubles, Paul, but it looks like things are looking up and you will be back on the road shortly one way or the other! Please keep us all posted - inquiring minds want to know what the )(*@#)(* happened!
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11-01-2010, 03:30 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Im' in Moore okla. about 90 miles or so, from you, I am familiar with the area. not too far. so I believe i can find you.if you need anything in particular, such as n.o.s rods
or rebuilt rods and bearing, crankshafts etc. I should be able to fix you up , I have all of some engine parts,a few of others. a ton of bearings, a few sleeves, pistons etc. plenty of hotrod parts , blower manifodls carbs, magnetos' and ignition stuff about 45 years rebuilding engines and buying Ford parts. D.R.Estes 405-623-8419 |
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11-01-2010, 08:00 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul:
Man, tough break with your mills. I guess your lead foot is just tearing them apart. If there is anything I can do from NJ, please let me know. Best of luck and please keep 'um flat! |
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11-01-2010, 08:41 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
That stinks!
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