Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 4 Barrel Carb?
Tubman, that is exactly the question I’m asking; what carb should I look for (chances are that someone reading this has one to sell). The manifold flange is indeed square but the carb is a bigger...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 283
4 Barrel Carb?
I have a Navarro intake (it’s old but you can still buy the same one, it’s the one with the bracket for off side linkage (why you would want that I haven’t figured out)) It uses a butt ugly adapter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 4
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6V Alternator?
I appreciate that not everybody agrees with this but my boss has decided that he wants to use a 6V Pos. Grand. Alternator (that looks like a generator) on his ‘51 F-1 with 8BA. I much prefer US made...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 437
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 437
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 437
Head bolt/stud sealant
It seems that there are many different opinions about what to use to seal the head bolts (or in this case, studs) are sealed. Some say just use anti seize and some recommend something else. Full...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,012
Re: 1931 model a engine
I re-torque the cylinder head bolts,nuts every time I change the oil. Making it a part of the oil change process keeps me on a regular schedule.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 430
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 233
Where Alum Cam Gear?
I need to buy an aluminum cam gear for an 8BA with a Max 1. Is one better than another and is there a good place to buy? I am used to buying Model A parts, I’m new to V8’s
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 430
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 223
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 223
Cam Gear Alignment?
I am reassembling a 8BA and it appears that the (Fiber) cam gear can be aligned on the cam 2 different places (180 degrees apart). I would think there would be some markings or something similar...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,926
Re: Sticking valves?
I’ll answer your question: you made a good call. .002 loose is just fine, too loose is way better than too tight. I’m not sure why you are getting so many more suggestions (they are always...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 585
Re: Truck for sale
I would say I was interested but I already know that I can’t afford it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,282
Re: Tillotson carb
And you all know about Marvel Mystery Oil, right? Same guy, he created MMO because his carburetors were having problems with bad fuel etc. I don’t know how much money he made selling Marvel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,282
Re: Tillotson carb
Tilly’s were like a JC Whitney thing. You could buy a new Tilly for less than a Zenith rebuild. I don’t think that it was intended to be an upgrade so much as it was an inexpensive replacement.
Now...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
If you need to save $$ just put synthetic oil in it and drive it the rpm might bug you but it won’t hurt the motor (to be clear, I’m talking 55, not 85)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,217
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
I suggest that you put the transmission in 3rd gear and rock it back and forth (particularly, back) both the crank and the starter are going to attempt to rotate the motor clockwise/forward. If...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
The top mechanic in our club installed a 3.54 in one of his cars because he likes messing with things (as do I LoL). I do not know anything about the motor but I do know that the car already had an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,312
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,393
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,395
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
Our local club has what we call a “get out and get under” day every spring where some of us help out the less mechanically inclined in hopes of keeping them on the road and participating in our...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,934
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
Sorry for the rant, a lot of pain this morning. FWIW I only chose a V8 axle because if I have to go to the trouble of altering an axle it may as well be a stronger V8 axle. I have done a lot of...
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