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Tim Ayers · 12-08-2019, 08:07 AM

It is a Regular. I have a new Slingshot that I was going to use, but it just looks out of place since it is so new. I need to figure out a way to “age” it.

At some point, I do plan to run a 4x2 on it.

Ronnieroadster · 12-08-2019, 05:48 PM

I believe your going to have an economy problem using your choice of intake manifolds. Especially when using the 4 deuce setup! And thinking about this Im a bit concerned about the rear axle key-ways. I can see it now hey what was that snap sound oh boy.
Ronnieroadster

Tim Ayers · 12-08-2019, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

I believe your going to have an economy problem using your choice of intake manifolds. Especially when using the 4 deuce setup! And thinking about this Im a bit concerned about the rear axle key-ways. I can see it now hey what was that snap sound oh boy.
Ronnieroadster

Haha. That’s where that 201 you are holding for me comes into play. Slip in axles and a quickie. Looks like I’ll need a differnt trans as well.

Bored&Stroked · 12-08-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

I believe your going to have an economy problem using your choice of intake manifolds. Especially when using the 4 deuce setup! And thinking about this Im a bit concerned about the rear axle key-ways. I can see it now hey what was that snap sound oh boy.
Ronnieroadster

Followed by . . . "Hey . . . did I just see my rear wheel PASS me on the road???" or "What is that funny scraping sound and why am I going over the cliff???".

Glad to hear you're putting late 28 spline axles in it . . . much better setup!

Tim Ayers · 12-09-2019, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Followed by . . . "Hey . . . did I just see my rear wheel PASS me on the road???" or "What is that funny scraping sound and why am I going over the cliff???".

Glad to hear you're putting late 28 spline axles in it . . . much better setup!

Not initially, Dale. I need to save up a bit more. Maybe next year.

Just Me · 12-12-2019, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

That is a very early style intake - either a Weiand or an Edelbrock. The Weiand would most likely be Pre-WWII, the Edelbrock they made after the war. The primary purpose of the "high risers" was so you could run a generator/fan in the stock location and not have to move it.

The other four manifolds that I know of like this (high rise) are the original Edelbrock Slingshot, Eddie Meyers (2 different ones), a Tattersfield and the Thickstun PM-7. All of these manifolds run quite well in a good street performance flathead, though are probably a bit under-carbed for a larger engine.

Thanks good reply. Looks like it has Edelbrock on it but I've only seen the Slingshots

Bored&Stroked · 12-12-2019, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

It is a Regular. I have a new Slingshot that I was going to use, but it just looks out of place since it is so new. I need to figure out a way to “age” it.

At some point, I do plan to run a 4x2 on it.

Shot peen it a bit (not sand blast) . . . then throw it outside for the winter! Hell, maybe even sprinkle some salt on it at XMas . .

38bill · 12-12-2019, 11:55 AM

I was just reading about someone washing an alum part in the dishwasher using Finish Powerball dishwasher tablets. Seems it oxidized the alum surface a gray color. They were able to clean it off with vinegar as they didnt want that look (they just wanted to clean the part). Maybe try it on a small part to see what happens.

Bored&Stroked · 12-12-2019, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 38bill

I was just reading about someone washing an alum part in the dishwasher using Finish Powerball dishwasher tablets. Seems it oxidized the alum surface a gray color. They were able to clean it off with vinegar as they didnt want that look (they just wanted to clean the part). Maybe try it on a small part to see what happens.

Okay boys . . . who wants to be the first to try this . . . and NOT get divorced or be living in your Van down by the river? I'm ready to hear the results! LOL

38bill · 12-12-2019, 12:24 PM

Actually my wife would be impressed that I put anything in the dishwasher.

12-08-2019, 08:07 AM	#21
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,179	Re: Engine teaser: Getting closer It is a Regular. I have a new Slingshot that I was going to use, but it just looks out of place since it is so new. I need to figure out a way to “age” it. At some point, I do plan to run a 4x2 on it.

12-08-2019, 05:48 PM	#22
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,529	Re: Engine teaser: Getting closer I believe your going to have an economy problem using your choice of intake manifolds. Especially when using the 4 deuce setup! And thinking about this Im a bit concerned about the rear axle key-ways. I can see it now hey what was that snap sound oh boy. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH

12-12-2019, 11:55 AM	#28
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: Engine teaser: Getting closer I was just reading about someone washing an alum part in the dishwasher using Finish Powerball dishwasher tablets. Seems it oxidized the alum surface a gray color. They were able to clean it off with vinegar as they didnt want that look (they just wanted to clean the part). Maybe try it on a small part to see what happens.

12-12-2019, 12:24 PM	#30
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: Engine teaser: Getting closer Actually my wife would be impressed that I put anything in the dishwasher.