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Got two of these in a box with some random parts, not sure what they are from, don't match either of the flatheads I have. Stamped - 8EL-8506-B

So I've come into possession of a recently pulled and running 59A that I am going to see if I can get spinning. Is there anything specific I should do before I try and crank it over? Going to hook up an oil pressure and temp gauge before I try and start it, and need to make a down and dirty...

So been meaning to do this for a while as I do have a bit to post but I work slow enough this would be a few years long already. Back in 2010 I found the car online the short distance of 2000 miles west of me in Alberta and got a little crazy and bought it sight unseen and had it shipped to me...

So, I bit the bullet bought a reversed eye spring from Speedway for the front of my A. I had made some bronze bushings for the front to use "stock" Model A shackles in a 3/4" eye in the spring and the hangers, so they are turned to .750" OD. Go to press them into the spring and one falls in...

Been having a debate about the front split wishbone mounts. Maybe putting too much thought into it, I could use the standard tab off the frame, but I will end up with my steering arm hitting the wishbone without modifying the steering arm (not a big deal). But then for thinking if I move the...

So I've got things somewhat mocked up for me engine right now and have got alittle curious, trying to save some space was thinking of using speedways early water pumps on an 8BA to keep the belt back from the fan a little more. Anyone have any idea if this will work, the early ones are 1" from...

I can't recall the name of the product, but I thought I had read it on here. Is there a metal filler you could use to fill pitting and such that will withstand the heat of powder coating? I thought there was a type of metalic two part filler that would take the heat. Maybe I imagined it but...

So just a real stupid question (or atleast I feel stupid asking), I had built my motor mounts before I got the replacement isolators. I have made something like the motor mounts in "how to build a traditional ford hot rod", and drilled the mount hole 1 1/2" as directed. The isolators show up...

My build is slow moving, partly due to me wanting to keep it a roller. But I have been piecing things together, I am using a '40 banjo rear open drive from a flathead/T5 combo. I want to do a triangulated rear similar to the stock set up with wishbones or some sort of ladder bars, but don't...

Finally assembling my front end again and noticed that the spring perch bolts are somewhat sloppy on the axle, like .015"-.020" type thing. I can see this allowing movement and some major wear issues, or are they supposed to fit this loose and rely on how tight the spring perch bolt is to...

So long story short I found a decent deal on a '53 Flathead, but the previous owner painted the engine and appears to have not had the spark plugs in when it was painted (not sure why), I noticed a but of blue paint inside when I took a few spark plugs out. The now owner has had the heads off...

Good Idea - Bad Idea Slowly been pecking away at things, and have been thinking about finalizing the steering design. Using '40 round back spindles, I know I can just buy bolt on dropped steering arms. Also I have seen pictures of people modifying the stock arms, a stretch and drop...

So my progress to this point has been pretty slow to say the least. I have a tendency to need everything in my hands and ready to go before I dive in. With that said I have the last major piece of my driveline completed. Had access to a mill and lathe the last few weeks so made up an adapter...

Just taking my time tearing apart my 8BA and got to thinking as I clean and sort all of the hardware, nuts and bolts. How many people reuse the stock hardware when rebuilding an engine? The head bolts are in decent shape, the heads have some slight pitting on the sides but bearing surfaces are...

Just wondering if anyone can tell me the thickness required from hogshead mount face to trans mounting face putting a S10 T5 behind a flathead. Or if anyone has plans they'd be willing to share. Have access to all the tooling figured it might be a decent project to try out being as I am now in...

Figured since I was loading these for another site I would through them up here for everyone here as well. This is a small but growing show in Ontario, kinda of a bring what your working on, or what you've finished, no rules type show. Was a rainy morning to kept the numbers down alot in...

How many of you tear absolutly everything down to clean and rebuild every single part of your cars as you build it or before you drive it? Back story I have a Ford banjo rear end that I plan to use and decided I wanted to check the bearings and clean it up. Just debating if I should completely...

Looking for some more experienced wisdom on my springs. Front is a Model A spring, it has some pitting on the faces of the leaves, just curious if others would think there is to much. I am questioning it, so it makes me wonder if I just buy new... underside top Second issue, the T rear...

I figured BS was the best place for this... Had one of those days yesterday, where nothing went right. I won't even touch on the work issues as there are too many to list. But got home got the kid in bed and went to spend some time in the garage. Went to cut out a peice for patching my frame...

Anyone on here have a flathead with a T5 bolted to it, or access to someone who does? Looking to get a rough length from the engine mount back to the seal face of the tranny. I am a little ways off from buying a flathead but want to try to get my rear suspension set up. Or should I be mocking...