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Boy looks like you have it nicely prepped there George, just like brand new.

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Looking good George!!
Have you checked the block deck for true??
I always run a large bastard file diagonally etc. on the deck of cast
iron blocks to check for high (shiny ) and low ( not shiny ) spots.

Thanks
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GLHS60 wrote:

Looking good George!!
Have you checked the block deck for true??
I always run a large bastard file diagonally etc. on the deck of cast
iron blocks to check for high (shiny ) and low ( not shiny ) spots.

Thanks
Randy

 Thanks folks, i have checked the block and all is well. Getting my head back soon and i am looking forward to cruising. Cheers. George.



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Hi

I got a 1935 ford V8.

I'm been struggling with carbon build up which also resulted in sticking valves.

I now there general is lot of doubts but I tried Marvel Mystery Oil in my gas with success.

Problem is gone and its running very smoothly and quiet.....

 

 

 



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I got my head back and soon the back breaking chore of putting it on. 



-- Edited by long stroke on Wednesday 27th of May 2015 04:46:45 PM

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I'll bet that is a heavy brute!

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Engine hoist or a helper George!!!! Were getting too old to hurt ourselves doing what was "easy" way back when!!!!

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Carl and Pete, you guys are absolutely right. I learned a very long time ago to work to work more with the brain and less with the body and yes she is very very heavy. Cheers. George.



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Just an update............ i got her done. Got my head back from the shop and i put it on. I just can not get over how well this motor runs now. I have power i never knew i had. Cheers.

George



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""I just can not get over how well this motor runs now. I have power i never knew i had. Cheers.""

 

GOOOOOOOD !!!! You should try the HEI distributor they make for your engine ! The spark quality is much better and my engine runs smoother than ever !



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MickyG wrote:

""I just can not get over how well this motor runs now. I have power i never knew i had. Cheers.""

 

GOOOOOOOD !!!! You should try the HEI distributor they make for your engine ! The spark quality is much better and my engine runs smoother than ever !



-- Edited by MickyG on Friday 5th of June 2015 05:21:28 PM

 Mike, i appreciate the info but i converted to PERTRONIX electronic conversion about 16 years ago on this engine. I would only recommend the original points to the birds. I have converted every car i have owned for the last 20 years. Cheers. George

 



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