Dansk

I knew a guy that worked in a pinball parts place. They rewind coils for the solenoids on those. Maybe you could find a coil rewind service?

Most paintless dent places will not work on older cars, the metal is too thick for their techniques. At least that is what I was told at me local place.

I always wondered why the guy with a car has to pay to get in but the spectator is free. Not always, but a lot of times.

A great write up, thank you. I'm missing one point, you say that adding .002" to the specification does not work, so what specification are you setting the valves to? Is it trial and error?

Wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to remove a breather/ oil fill tube without damaging it? I'm assuming it is a press fit??? This is on a 251 straight 6. thank you.

One of Keiths video's just saved me today. I was trying to remove my manifolds with the engine in the car and they wouldn't budge. His top end video showed that there is an additional bolt in the center accessed from underneath and you cannot see it from the top.

It can't be cost, what other reasons make you want to make the change?

ok, I had a closer look...likely not a tool at all because it is solid copper. The oxidation made it look like steel. I'm guessing some sort of buss bar.

This metal bar was wrapped in paper and was in the trunk along with a service manual on my '51 Windsor. Any ideas on what it is?

That's the tool I use and it works great. I just did a whole car using it on steel lines.

I made the Rusty Hope kit work but cannot recommend it. Fortunately I have full access to a machine shop and plenty of patience. I don't doubt that his "kits" may work for some applications but not for mine.

I wonder how much of a difference in power is gained by doing this modification?

Is it adequate to just set the valves .002" over when cold (i.e. 0.010" intake and 0.012"exhaust)?

As someone who tests shipping packaging as part of my job, I second the plastic wrap then spray foam method along with a heavy duty box or crate.

I'll be interested to follow your progress with the '49. It is very similar to my project '51 Windsor. I'm also not doing paint on this one.