Yeeeehaawww, got 1

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Beep

July 24, 2006, 01:37:42 PM
Finally found a rear blower fuel pump drive plate. Took nearly a year, but I got one. It is a Reath Automotive one from the 60's and is complete and works. Now I can finish my engine for my AA/F Coupe recreation. That blown fuel burning 430 CI MEL will once again breath fire.

Dave

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July 24, 2006, 04:33:47 PM
Quote from: "Beep"Finally found a rear blower fuel pump drive plate. Took nearly a year, but I got one. It is a Reath Automotive one from the 60's and is complete and works. Now I can finish my engine for my AA/F Coupe recreation. That blown fuel burning 430 CI MEL will once again breath fire.

Wouldnt that motor look better in a new glass 32 ?  :lol:  :lol:  8)  8)
Dave
ps: congrats on your score

phat46

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July 24, 2006, 04:58:46 PM
Quote from: "Beep"Finally found a rear blower fuel pump drive plate. Took nearly a year, but I got one. It is a Reath Automotive one from the 60's and is complete and works. Now I can finish my engine for my AA/F Coupe recreation. That blown fuel burning 430 CI MEL will once again breath fire.

Now there's something ya don't see everyday...cool stuff! Make sure you make a video with sound when you light it up!!!

Beep

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July 25, 2006, 10:32:21 AM
Yes sir,,,,,,,, it would look very nice in a new glass 32, but it's been tough enough finding all the parts for a MEL engine as it is.  When I began this project, I contacted all the original manufacturers who made parts way back then. Most said "a what engine?" Some of the compnaies don't even exist anymore like Scheifer clutches, Delta, M/T, etc.  When I gave them their old part numbers, they mostly said,,,,,whooooa man, we haven't made those since about 1965 or so,,,how old are you anyway.....LOL.

My next project is a 1959 Ford Ranchero which I will install a 1958 Edsel E-475 engine.   :roll:  now ain't that gonna be easy?????

kb426

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July 25, 2006, 06:10:53 PM
The Ranchero will be easy compared to finding the racing parts. Do you intend to race this or is this a "cackelfest" car?
TEAM SMART

SKR8PN

#5
July 25, 2006, 09:53:42 PM
OK........I'll be the dummy here.............
WHAT is an "MEL" engine??????????
If we are what we eat.........
Then I am fast,cheap and easy.

SKR8PN

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July 25, 2006, 09:56:00 PM
Never mind.........I just read your other post :roll:
Mercury,Edsel and Lincoln =MEL...:lol:  :lol:
If we are what we eat.........
Then I am fast,cheap and easy.

enjenjo

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July 25, 2006, 10:06:26 PM
I did one back in the day, it's mostly a bolt in. Radiator is the toughest part.
Welcome to hell. Here's your accordion.
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