question about ordering parts for Mk 2

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Piper

Ok, you'll all have to bear with me as this is new. The UC we have is a 1942, 85 hp model. Am I to understand that when ordering parts I should really be asking for parts for a 1940 if we're talking about a flat head ford motor? I know that I can get knowledgeable help from Macs but I have a local auto parts owner who wants to help out. He says that he can get "all the parts I need" but I want to make sure I know what to order.

So far I'm getting the distributor adapter plate from Macs; is the coil available commonly? If so, what am I after? The macs site only seems to list a 6 volt 4 cyl model. I'm also wondering about head gaskets. The one I removed has 24 studs, was black (I'm guessing metal not copper). The other thing I need is the exhaust pipe where it attaches to the header off the block. Both sides are badly rusted and have huge holes. Are these available?

Any leads on this stuff really appreciated.
Cameron

Order the head gaskets by stud number..
There are two different stud patern by stud number..you need the 24 stud ..
If I remember the gaskets are tin with an asbestos composition layer,but the new ones will be slightly different,but metal and composite anyway..DO NOT OIL THE heAD GASKETS BEFORE PUTTING THEM ON.
a GOOD MUFFLER SHOP will make you up a set of pipes for exhause pipes..
Take in the old stubs and a pattern with measurements ,,better still take the carrier in and have it done on site..or do it your self..
It is not brain surgery building custom pipes..a chop saw..mig welder and a bunch of pipe..and you are away..and a pipe bender..


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