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I straightened the float rod and when I turn the engine over there is no noise. I will leave everything as it is for now. Gerry

I was wondering if anyone has installed a dip stick on the side of the pan.? I would be interested in how long of a stick I would need and at what angle it has to be set. Gerry

Tom O.D I had just decided to try and turn the engine over and when I did there was a sound coming from some were. I did it three tines and after that I walked around to see if anything was loose and maybe something being hit by the fan. I then found the oil float rod was leaning to one side. This led me to believe that some how it got hit by the crank as it was turning. I was thinking if I have to remove the pan for further inspections I will not be reinstalling this float.. I am going to either try this option listed above or maybe install a dip stick welded on the side of the pan. Let you know what happens Gerry .

Przemek.M That makes the job much easier to figure on were to install it Thanks Gerry

I was thinking about installing a oil dip stick and came upon this post. I was wondering were the 24" aftermarket universal dip stick can be ordered from. Gerry '

I have had this piece of metal in the trunk since owing the car. I cleaned it up and am ready to install it. I am guessing it goes some were under the engine but after trying to figure out were it goes, I decided to ask if anyone knows were it needs to be installed. Gerry

Tom. I may give it a try as I have nothing to loose before hunting down a axle.

While installing the rear drums on the passengers side I ran into a problem with the threading the nut on. It started on ok but after a few turns the nut felt like it would just spins. Here is a photo of the axle and the nut I welcome any and all suggestions on how to fix my problem. Gerry

pwlovely Very interesting. I used the same rebuild parts to match the parts I took out.

My neighbor came over to help me to install the spring on the drum. We decided to install it as it were a tire like the good old days with a couple of crow bars. Went on much easier then I thought

Ray, This is the original Air Cleaner came off this 48 Lin v12. I remember there is a tube that is connects from the cleaner to one of the hoes in the Manifold My vacuum line was always connected from the carburetor to the distributor. Tom. I had just recently posted a question about my carburetor as to why there was a extra hole at it's base, and I was informed that it was for the wipers. I am hoping someone can take some photos of the top end for some of the connections from the manifold

Larry, Once the shut down is over I will head out to buy some. I find that when trying to get nuts off a car that has been sitting for 20 yrs with a opened wrench has a habit of damaging the head. Thanks for the tip.

Russcc Once again thanks for the info.

Russcc Appreciate the info on what they do. I still have not had a chance to try and install it. Will let you know what happens when I try to install it

Went to the Napa store here and was able to buy them. Thanks guys for the info.

I am trying to make a new copper line from the carburetor to the Distributer. I noticed the end of the line is not flared so I am guessing it has something to do with the conectors that are used . I tried to buy two of them but the part store never had any. Do they have a special name forthem and were can I buy them Gerry

Ray, I was going to start another thread about the two open holes in the Intake Manifold. I have a Air Cleaner that has two connections coming from it, which I thought thats were they get connected to the manifold holes. I have already mentioned in another thread that I did take a lot of photos but some how the Jump Drive got damaged and I lost every thing. I have asked for photos of the top end of the engine to find out were every thing need to be connected instead of starting a new thread for each part.

I have this #94 carbruater and it has one hole for the vacume line to the distribuator. What I wondering what is the other hole from the base of the carbruater for.? Gerry

Tom O'D I signed up for there Catalog for any future purchase's Thanks for the Web site

19tom40 I followed Larry's advice and have removed both seals. I have tried to buy seals in Canada and as usual nothing. I had to buy them in the US at a cost of $20.00 each Thanks Guys

Larry, I should have stated the oil seals are for the rear drums. They are stamped National #5877. I will follow your advice on how to remove & install them .

I am looking to buy 2 oil seals and I was wondering were to buy them. I also was inquiring how to remove the old ones from the drums. Gerry

I have a rear drum with a spring that is not attached like the one in the photo. The first thing I would like to know what purpose does this spring have do do with the drum . I also was wondering has anyone ever installed one of these on a drum. I set the spring down over the bottom of the drum and it shows there is going to be a lot of tension when I try to slide the spring over onto the drum. I welcome all suggestions. Gerry

Tom, I had bought these shoes a few years ago from one of our vendors and I cannot remember who it was . I looked around my area for anybody who handles shoes but was unable to find one. For now I am putting this job on the back burner for now.

Tom, I will be packing the bearings with heavy grease