hey i have a Flathead inline 6 but i don't know where i need to start to fix it. should i change wiring or what? help would be much appreciated.

 

when you change plug wires remove only one at a time, that way you get the wires in the right place. allso i have found that the newer caps have a vent between the center tower and the cyl towers. DO plug the vent with JB-weld. this will keep moisture out of the cap. took me 5 years to figure this out. on the engine you have if stock, use any brand of plug is fine, use the heat range called out by the books. i have put 2 bbl carb on this engine, but it is NOT easy. the most important thing is that on such a mod is to be sure the throttle does NOT stick open, when you mash the pedal. is that engine over reves under ANY conditions it will wipe out the ring lands on the piston. just be sure you dont over reve the ever.

 

thanks.i really appreciate the advice. by the way do you know any online places i would be able to get parts such as a front axle or brake systems?

-zane

 

i recommend what i call a REAL parts house, for most parts. use places like auto zone orielys for oil and such things advance auto is a good place for parts to. the reason is if you mail order and something goes wrong, you cant walk into the store and solve the trouble in 30 min. hint if you buy an alternator have them check it on there test machine before you take it home. see if there is a mopar club where you are. that is a way to get good help.

 

hey give the guys at Fetchup a call they are a 48-56 dodge truck parts shop.. not all parts are online so call or email them to find out if they have what you need

 

okay. i will take that into consideration when i am doing things like that but i also have an electrical problem. i have no idea where i can get a book on the wiring and such.

zane

 

just looked at the fetchup website. i never really thought i would find all that somewhere.
thank you a lot

zane