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Any ideas on how to remove the rust from a water jacket? I was thinking about filling it with water and flushing it.

That was the original intent but this car is very original. I’m going to drive it as is until the other one is up and running. I decided that I’m going to do an off frame restoration on the wrecked one and have this one as an original runner. I got the motor to run on one cylinder, but three valves were stuck open and now one valve is broken and very stuck.

This valve is quite stuck. Should I cut it then punch it through?

No dice

I was able to remove the valve retaining pin. I also moved the motor back so pressure is taken off the camshaft. I tried hammering it in to break the rust free but that did not work. Now it’s almost flush. I will need two original valves. I accidentally hit another valve and it is bent. On the valve it says DB and has three holes on top for lapping. I don’t want to drill it out. With the valve in the way I can not remove the spring. Prying does not work it only bends the stem. I have been spraying atf and acetone daily

I started out using a piece of wood, but I slowly started using more and more force until I made it worse. As far as rotating the engine backwards, do you think I could just jack up a wheel and turn it backwards in gear? The motor only needs to spin backwards a quarter of an inch just enough to take the pressure off the camshaft.

I tried the screwdriver method. Even tried a pry bar. No luck. I will try cutting the stem.

Hello I am trying to get this 25 sedan running. It appears to be all original. I have a bent and broken valve. The motor became stuck on the valve. I don’t want to damage the camshaft. Any suggestions to remove it?

It might just be easier to get a Parts car

I have a spare axle. It was buried in the ground but it should work.

Where in CT are you located

I will do that.

The spindle looks ok. I have new king pins. The steering links are messed up a bit.

I would need a new fan, Right fender, door handles, at least “new” door hardware, passenger running board. Interior floorboards, toe board. I believe everything else I should be able to repair. I may end up putting on some other doors in the meantime while I can get mine repaired and painted. I’m sure the window regulators may be messed up. Fortunately the headlights and Cowl lights are undamaged. I will most likely need lots of hammers and dollies to repair the dents. I may find some spare doors to throw on until I can get around to repairing mine.

I believe you’re correct I never said rebuilding would be easy. I pour my own Babbitt. I use my own mixture of antimony and lead. I’m trying to outfit my barn as a period correct machine shop and mechanic shop. I work at a restoration shop and I repair other peoples cars on the side. All prewar cars. Mainly brass.

I need to begin to tear it down before I know exactly what I need. I will need a new door and fender to start.

Hello I am looking for a spare engine for my 1935 Ford. I drive this vehicle often and I am going to wear out the engine. I’m looking for a spare engine that I can rebuild now. That way when the engine I have wears out I can just swap it and be on my way.

In a few weeks I will begin to work on the car. I am in the process of moving now. When I get to my new home I will have a barn and plenty of room to work on it. I am trying to get it ready for the Penn Yan Dodge Brothers tour I plan to drive it under its own power there and back. It’s about a two hour car ride in modern iron.

Hello I’m looking for a pre-16 Ford project. I’m looking for a vehicle that is in rough shape that I can acquire cheaply and restore to tour. i’m located about an hour away from Syracuse NY.

At my school I have access to a frame straightener

I am going to look at a house next week with a barn. It will be the perfect place for an off frame restoration.

Hello I just purchased a 1935 ford Tudor. I need some parts. To start the steering wheel is from a 36 and the horn button is missing. I need a drivers side visor. The radio does not work. I am not sure how to test the radio. The headlights are 6v but are extremely dim.

Does anyone have a car rotator.