Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:19 PM
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Re: Is this correct?
After I got out of the Army I worked at a local dairy that had a distribution hub in Indio, CA. When we had to work on a truck there during the summer we kept our tools in a bucket of water to keep...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,050
Re: Condenser
From a post over on the Early V8 Forum
Many, perhaps most new condensers are simply poor quality.
NOS condensers are often defective due to age. A couple of years ago, I'd tested perhaps 50...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,050
Re: Condenser
Condenser issues aren't limited to flatheads. I have a converted Chevy distributor in my 8ba. The condenser died and I replaced it with a Hecho in Mexico one made by Standard. It lasted about a week...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,409
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 408
Re: Head bolt/stud sealant
The machinist who built my 8ba short block recommended #2 Permatex to seal the head bolts. Followed his advice and no issues.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,050
Re: Condenser
Never used one but Tubman over on the HAMB makes highly rated condensers.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/trash-can-condensers.1282024/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,409
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Somewhere along the line I ended up with this metal "gasket" Have no idea what it was used for but maybe for determining clearances or to correct over milled heads? Thicker than a normal gasket but...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 330
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Forum: Late V8
05-14-2024, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 245
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,409
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,403
Re: Trip to the nationals in the 34
Looks like the homemade bumper/guard on the jail bar did it's job. The grill looks surprisingly straight from what I can see in the photo. Thanks for all the photos and details of what sounds like a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,409
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
IMO the easiest and best distributor solution is a converted Chevy or Mallory unit. I'm running a mechanical advance Chevy unit converted by Bubba (RIP)
The only issue is the appearance of the Chevy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,409
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-05-2024, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 330
1954 Ford body to frame mount pads
I had some mount pads part number B4A-7000141-A made from urethane since most everyone is out of stock. I have 23 left over from the run. They are free for anyone who wants them for the cost of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 393
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,409
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,409
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,409
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
For the head bolts sealer I used #2 Permatex per the recommendation of the machinist who did my 8ba short block but I'm sure there are other options as well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 833
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 833
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start
The Powermaster starter I had in my 8ba stopped working. When I took it apart it was completely destroyed. Plastic parts and a small unit inside a stock looking case. Worthless POS IMO. Do yourself a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 382
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 382
Re: Is this a widow maker wheel?
IIRC the bolt pattern for Ford big trucks changed after 1934. If that's the case, then no, it's not a widow maker wheel. But over on the Ford Truck Exchange there is a member Stu who goes by truckdog...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Re: Early Ford Store
The Early Ford Sore is the real deal just takes a while. Don't know what you ordered but you might check with C&G in Escondido for future orders. Not much of a drive from San Diego and really good...
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Forum: Late V8
04-28-2024, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 245
Unity spotlight for 1954 Ford
Complete working Unity spot light with rear view mirror. Working unity with 12 volt bulb. The rear view mirror needs the mirror replaced. Also includes a new Unity switch I bought thinking the...
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