Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-02-2012, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,359
Re: 55 ford engine and trans
the c-6 was basically a truck trans used behind the big ford engines, it eats up about 35 horse,aod up till around 1989 or 90 are all hydralic operated, no wires like the chevy aod trans
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2012, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,959
Re: body mount blocks
i have a partial set, 6 of 10, i believe thay are what you need, $15 shipping included leave a message here if interested,
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,533
Re: Stock Model A head
well, you know the gen is working, the engine will keep running with a battery cable disconnect because the gen is putting power to the coil, disconnecting a batt cable is the fastest way to find...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 48,696
Re: marvel mystery oil
i use 4 oz per 10 gal of fuel and 1 qt in the oil at oil change , i have a filter so i need 5 qts at every change i use 40w all year long in my 4 flathead v/8s, and heaven forbid, i change the oil...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-01-2012, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,653
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2012, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,661
Re: cleaning spark plugs: Process
i remember those days when i worked in a garage, you never replaced any thing, you repaired it, rebuilt carbs and fuel pumps, filed points, cleaned spark plugs as you said, i also had a little tool...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2012, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2012, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Re: Drum Stuck!
Frank, if you dish the drum with the 3 arm puller it doesnt make any difference which one you use, the drum will probably be damaged
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2012, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Re: Drum Stuck!
im going to be yelled at again for saying this, the only puller i have found that will pull a tapered axle hub is the great big 3 arm puller that goes over the lug bolts, attach it tighten as tight...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2012, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Re: Oil Pressure question on new 8BA
oil pressure was never given for the flathead v/8, all that was stated was #35 at 35 mph, your oil pressure is good, and anyway its not the pressure that saves the engine, its the volume going thru...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-29-2012, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Re: 55 t-bird transmission
yes charlie, ive done 2, the first one i pulled the engine and said i would never do that, the second i removed the cross member welde tabs and bolted it back in, then welded up the cuts i made to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-29-2012, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Re: 55 t-bird transmission
ole don, i see you have found the easy way to remove that trans, ive done that, it has been said, Give the hardest job to the laziest man and he will find the easiest way to do it
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2012, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,421
Re: photos of my plugs after a burn
new plugs wont tell you much, plugs that have been run are a true indication of the condition in the combustion chamber, they look xlnt to me, half of the guys on here wished theres were looking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2012, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,636
Re: New to v8s
right now you can buy a completed car for less than you can build one,also some thing to think about when making changes on a car, for every change you make you will have to make two more, (radiator,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2012, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,636
Re: New to v8s
lol you wont get much help here on building a hot rod, you will get a lot more help on the H.A.M.B., click on the link under the late ford street rod and customs
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2012, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 25,709
Re: 1950 F1 needs new IFS
i will add a little info here, some one earlier said the mustang 2 was used in the ointo first( do you want a pinto front suspension) what he didnt add is the ones sold are not pinto or mustang 2...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-27-2012, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,966
Re: Help find a good 57 TBird forum
if you want parts type Thunderbird Headquarters, or just type in 57 t bird in your search box and you will find a lot of sites for the t bird
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2012, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 25,709
Re: 1950 F1 needs new IFS
if you really want ifs call fat mans and order the complete mustang 2 front suspension, expensive but every thing is engineered to fit, others out there but fat mans is the best
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2012, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Re: transmission oil question
clutch freeplay should be 1" to 1 1/2" when pushed down with your fingers, to much free play and trans will grind going into gear, to little and the clutch may slip because its not releasing all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2012, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,286
Re: removing body tudor 1930
there are 5 body blocks with bolts thru them and one bolt near the fire wall, all need to be removed, the bolts thru the body blocks and body rails can get stuck over the year because of corosion,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2012, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,953
Re: freon
it works ok, but its inflamible , propane, if you use it your supposed to put the sticker near the pump, saying inflamible so the mechanic wont blow himself up
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2012, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,240
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2012, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2012, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Re: head gasket residue on block
if your heads and block are perfectly straight dont use composition gaskets, they cause the problems your having, use copper, i know this doesnt help with your current problem, but it will prevent it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2012, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,007
Re: "best" head gasket
LOL, two things wrong, dont use aluminum heads, and never use composition gaskets, and you just found out why
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