Thank you! Perfect information that I can pass along.

Now does one tell the difference between a 1948 custom 8 engine and others of the same year.. I know that the custom has more bearing. But what else can you do to tell. Years ago I had to replace the engine in my car and being new I thought a 48 was a 48. Now I want to know what I actually bought. I do know it has hydraulic lifters in the new one. Does that help?

In redoing my car I ordered new carpet. I have the old one in the garage but it's time to clean it out should I ding it as there is no wool left on just the pad. Your thoughts.....

I got mine for my 48 fromhttp://www.riwire.com/ They were great to deal with and the information that they send is spot on.

Dam I don't want to hear that ! If I'm figuring this right that could mean a tota engine l rebuild right?

I would say no difference in the clutch pressure and when I drove it today I don't recall a pulsating in the pedal

1948 Custom Eight : I have a funny knock. It started while out touring and I just pulled over and had AAA bring it to a garage. They say transmission but I think it is a clutch. If you start the car in neutral it's there. If you rev the engine it the knock gets faster with the motor. Put the clutch in an it goes away. Clutch? I was about to tear apart the drive shaft to see if it was the transmission, or rear end but any advice would be a lot faster. Thanks

To answer your question. The overdrive is not hooked up. So I don't think that is it.

Good question... When I get home i'll check that out and see. Thanks I didn't even think of that.