If I recall correctly, you all used to like to look at pictures (I know I do). I snapped a few tonight and thought I'd share them. These are the...
Hmmmm...maybe I should put mine in the valve cover. Its only a cheap-o chrome job. It won't be like I'm drilling an original :(
DZT-Unless you are in central MO, I'll only be needing a u-joint housing for the enclosed driveline shipped to my door. While you're at it, a 1/2...
Nope...no spare SM420's here. A spare 3 speed I do have, but unfortunately that won't work. So...I'm going back on the hunt. I don't know if it is...
Just be careful using oven cleaner, diesel fuel or other "chemicals". I once read a post, I believe on the Stovebolt site, where a fellow got into...
I agree with Nate here...it is only a matter of time before you will rebuild the whole thing. Happened to me. I took the head, had it completely...
Oil splash? I don't know about others, but my engine has a sheet metal baffle under the hole where the breather installs. Is that not enough to...
Results... Well, I ran the motor fuel through it, like you suggested Nate. It cleaned a lot of old oil out and some old bug parts, but nothing...
Since the '51 will be in a few parades this summer, I decided to see about trading the road draft tube for a PCV valve. I started with this and...
Martinius- Actually, installing the HEI from Tom Langdon isn't any different than installing any distributor. Just be careful to take note...
Unfortunately, the oil was drained out and the top was off when I purchased it. Methinks I might use some sort of solvent/cleaner to rinse it out...
I was just blessed with an SM420, which was found at a local swap meet this morning. I couldn't pass it up for $40. Complete set-up from a 3/4...
Thanks for the reminder on the timing, Nate. That one slipped my mind...:rolleyes: No need for the dwell, though. I'm running Langdon's mini...
So I finally decided it was time to adjust my valves. I haven't put too many miles since the rebuild, but it has been well over five years. I knew...
I have one that I would consider selling. I think it is generic. It had no tags or decals on it when I bought it. It is shorter than most I've...
I can't believe it... I remember the stories about parts running in the '49. It is almost like I was there. :) I certainly hope that the advice...
My grandpa, who used to be a body man, gave me a couple of hunks of body lead a few years ago. I don't know what I'll ever do with them, but they...
Steve- These trucks originally used the same key for all three locations. If you have any record of the original key number, a locksmith can...
The horn and starter definitely don't care. I used a large ceramic resistor, sold by our forum sponsor, for the heater. Its been fine for almost...
I'm extremely happy with my HEI also. I started the '51 to warm up before I left for work this morning. When it was time to leave, I noticed that...
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