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Re: some answers

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Subject: Re: some answers
From: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 19:00:26 -0400



> hey everyone...ok..after a VERY not needed long day of changing the
oil..( i
> know this is easy)... i have a few questions...PLEASE as always excuse my
> ignorance...FIRST...the ford motor STOCK in the B is a 351 windsor
correct??
> NOT a cleveland??

Yep

After making several trips to the local auto store..the oil
> filter i got does NOT fit... i am about to llok on the web page for the
> CORRECT number....

No, it takes a shorter filter, changed it recently, I'll check the # for
you.
I "think its a PF-2, but don't quote me, I'm sure someone knows for sure" AC
Delco makes a very good filter, finer micron, less resistance than most, and
WITH a check valve.  Some Frams have check valves, some don't.


BUT, as i was under the car looking around....i noticed
> that there was some sort of pump not hooked up....under the alternator...
it
> takes a thinner belt... is this the water pump?? This is the air pump,
replace it with a new one if you want emisions functioning on your car.
These do not last and usually sieze up and the belt snaps.

NOT on
Now, my car does run..

> the road..but i start it every few days to keep it running and such...i
have
> noticed that it gets hot QUICK..this would explain that yes???..PLEASE
help

Bricklins can run hot, there are a lot of remedies, some more exotic than
others.   Because of an increase in HP (and heat), I had a 4 row core
installed (AMC Jeep), twin fans in push mode set at 160degree, a Flexalite
Aluminum race fan with spacer (2") instead of clutch, a low temp t'stat, and
water wetter.  My B usually holds at 180degrees and thats in Miami traffic.
Now, some believe the 4row plugs too easy, but hey, just keep the damn thing
clean.  Normal maintenance will do just fine.

Hope this helps,

stephan #2821

> ... thanks....
> Chris
>


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