Recent content by freeman

I've been trying to upload a video of the motor running with no luck, it is 13 seconds long but I do not know how to make it any smaller to upload, any ideas? Thanks Pat

Hi Duco, I've been working on building the car, it's a huge amount of work, making everything from scratch. Had to relocate the supercharger because it was hitting the hood side. As for the alternator, I purchased a small 12v off of ebay, trimmed off the ears, built the case by slitting a 5"...

Do you have the original rotor that came off your distributor? If so, how does it fit? Tight? Loose? Is there a burr on the shaft? Is the diameter of the rotor the same from the new to the old? Just some things to look at. Pat

I finally received my rebuilt 263 after 4 months, the extra wait mainly because of the cam regrind, but really not an issue as this is a really long term project. It is a stock rebuild with just about everything rebuilt or replaced. I am very pleased with the way it has turned out, can't wait...

I am currently working on a 1933 series 50 chassis and have a question on screw bushing tolerances. I am building this from the ground up and would like to understand how worn the leaf spring bushings are. Does anyone know how much "play" is acceptable? Up and down movement of the pin...

I am trying to find the torque output for a 1950 263 cu. in. with standard trans. I am able to locate the horsepower rating but am having difficulty finding the torque rating. Does anyone have this information. Thanks in advance