***Some advice on getting my flathead running***
Ok so here it goes...I have 1935 ford 5 window coupe that has been sitting for about 20 years. I've just started to work on the motor and there are a few things that I need some advice on:confused: : I just removed the radiatior so I can get it recored.Once I pulled the radiatior off I noticed that there was this rusty green sludge that was coming out of the block from the bottom where the two radiator hoses are...is there any way to get all that sludge out and to flush the block out that's fairly easy??? Also I've just pulled the gas tank to get it boiled out & I'm going to be replacing all of the lines. I know that I have to flush all the fluids in the motor such as the engine oil and tranny oil. Is there any specific method I should use??? I was thinking that to flush these fluids, I should drain them first and then fill it up with new fluids again...let the sit for a while and then drain and refill them again. Does that sound like the right thing to do??? I was talking to my buddy over the phone and he told me that based on the way I described the motor to him, I should just go and get the motor rebuilt or at least have the motor dissasembled, boiled out, have the bearings replaced, and have the seals replaced. I'm not sure if this is good advice or not and I don't have alot of cash to throw @ doing unneccesary stuff. For right now I just want to get the motor running so that it's reliable. I don't want to start the motor and throw a rod and mess stuff up that wasn't already bad. Any advice would help. Thanks!
-Don:3dSMILE:
more progress = more questions
So I dropped the gas tank today and I'm taking to get it boiled out.:3dSMILE: The fuel lines look pretty descent, but I figured that I might as well change them out since I really don't know how good of shape they're in. Two options came to mind as far as replacing the lines----> Should I use steel braided lines so that I don't have to worry about running in to trouble bending standard type lines??? Or should I stay with the standard metal type lines??? I talked to my buddy and he said that braided lines will allow for more flow and they would be easier to mount to the frame. Also since I'm replacing all of the lines and boiling out the gas tank, what other parts of the fuel system should I swap out in the process???
As far as the electrical system goes(12v conversion)...I'm going to purchase a powergen alternator, a 12v battery, 12v to 6v reducers for the gauges, light bullbs, and crap load of wire. I know that the starter is 6v and that it will work so I'm not worried about that. As far as the wiring to all the lights and accessories I'm fairly confident that I can do it all my self. I'm trying to cover all the odds and ends to make sure that I don't miss anything. Does anyone know of any other parts that I should replace in the electrical system??? Does the distributor have to be changed??? Spark plug wires maybee??? **)