Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 12:26 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 07:59 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 565
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Having the rear brake assemblies upside down not only creates bleeding problems, but also positions the lines in harms way. NOT good. I would do what's necessary to position the brakes properly. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 06:16 AM
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Views: 2,260
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Re: Oil capacity clarification
Heard, a picture of your pan will help with capacity, but '49-'53 Ford center sump car pans hold 4 quarts, while the rear sump '49-'51 Merc and truck pans hold 5, so add one quart with the filter for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Jets & Power Valves
Use only genuine Stromberg parts. Jets and power valves should have numbers stamped on them.
What problems have you with "new" power valves?
Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 703
Re: master cylinder
Master location has nothing to do with drum brake residuals. Guess I haven't explained the residual function well enough.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 703
Re: master cylinder
Well, NOT so good video. I like Wilwood products, but their explanation of a drum residual is total BS!
Why in the hell would you want the shoes to float inside a drum, with only .020"-.030" or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 703
Re: master cylinder
Residual valves are required in older/vintage drum brakes to prevent air from entering past the wheel cylinder cups during fast release. Your stock '53 has one located at the end of the bore inside...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 703
Re: master cylinder
If your brakes are original drums, you don't need a proportioning valve, but you will need a residual for each axle IF the new dual master does not have them located behind the tube seats.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,223
Re: dual master cylinder
I do not recall any brake system design problems with any F-150 while performing D.O.T. partial system (Failed primary/secondary) stopping distance testing, part of the D.O.T. braking performance...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,223
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,223
Re: dual master cylinder
Gonna have to disagree with some of the above math.
1" master cylinder piston travels 1.27" for 1 c.i. of fluid movement.
1 1/16" master cylinder piston travels 1.12" for 1 c.i. fluid...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,223
Re: dual master cylinder
I agree the pedal travel will be longer with a 1" master, but can be used safely with stock Ford pedals if care is taken to minimize floor covering below/around the pedal, and pedal arm bumper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: L100 cam
I have a one for an 8BA in Granger. PM me if interested. Thanks.
Bob
Update-the cam has sold, but have many other flathead parts for sale.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2024, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 703
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2024, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 979
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2024, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 979
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2024, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 979
Re: Remote oil filter- fill before install
I knew Mark for 25 years and think your remarks about him are totally out of place. He isn't around to explain his beliefs, so lets keep the "I know a guy" crap out of here.
As I already...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2024, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 979
Re: Remote oil filter- fill before install
Mark always advised me not to pre-fill the filter with his full flow system, and frankly I never saw much time difference with oil pressure rise either way. What I tried years ago is remove the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2024, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 625
Re: Mad electrical
I contacted about Mark 20 years ago and learned about differences between 1st and 2nd gen Ford and GM alternators. I also used much of his rear battery location wiring ideas in my '32 and '40. He...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 442
Re: Newbe question on clutch pedal travel
I would measure the actual throw-out bearing-to-pressure plate clearance by removing the starter plate. You only need about .100" clearance, which should result close to 1" pedal free travel,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 6,504
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2023, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,171
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