Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 78
Crank
Interesting to note, GM has gone back to a model A type crank (180 degree) in their new Corvette engine. It took a lot of engineering to make it work but it really does.
Another interesting note,...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:56 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Re: NGK Anti - Seize?
The use of a copper base anti-seize compound for spark plugs has been common for many years.
Copper is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity.
On spark plug threads it will help dissipate...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 01:12 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 1,904
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 09:03 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 1,920
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 02:51 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 7,532
Re: Flathead exhaust valve guide seals
On one hand knurling the outside is good because it makes the guide tight in the block so the valve seat remains solid in place but you also lose about 30% contact area which relates to a LOT of heat...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 11:06 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Re: Sealed beams
My 30 A had sealed beams installed by the former owner. They sit inside the stock buckets with the stock glass over the front. You can not tell they are not stock headlights till you get within 2...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 02:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 568
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 02:42 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Re: connecting rods
First, the rod is cleaned either chemically or glass beaded.
The pin bushing (if present) is removed.
The big end and pin bore are checked for being within rebuilding specs.
The rod alignment is...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 01:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 72
Views: 27,010
Re: Isky 404A cam - Harley Davidson grind?
Adjustable, so called Johnson lifters may need re-heat treating, depending on when and where they were made. This should be done in an inert gas atmosphere to eliminate any scale.
You will have to...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 08:53 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 1,124
Re: Rethreading Spark Plug holes in Aluminum Heads
I have used both successfully.
The helicoil is fine if the plug seat in the head is not gouged or worn.
The Timesert has the advantage of having the plug seat as part of the unit so if you get the...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 08:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 50
Views: 1,965
Re: 91 birthday today
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON!
I am with you. I was here the first day. I talk to Shelly once in awhile.
We used to talk almost every other day.
She and Mac are a couple of the best friends I have on the...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 02:48 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 821
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 09:21 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Re: Cam Specs Again
As far as I know, Isky never stamped his cams like that. They always had the name.
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 06:29 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 1,075
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 05:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 480
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 08:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 48
Views: 2,866
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
With the heels running out .006, it is not even worth discussing.
By the way, I have been in the cam business since 1952.
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 07:57 PM
|
|
Replies: 48
Views: 2,866
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
To fix it I would need to know if it is a genuine Ford core. If it is there will be
Ford letters cast in the core somewhere along the line such as "8RT", 8ba, etc etc.
In the middle picture, can...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 04:22 PM
|
|
Replies: 48
Views: 2,866
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
Looks like you got a production reject.
The heel of the cam should be concentric.
|
|
Forum: Model-A
04-09-2024, 03:20 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 3,449
|
|
Forum: Model-A
04-09-2024, 03:18 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 3,449
|
|
Forum: Model-A
04-09-2024, 03:15 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 1,607
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 07:59 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 821
Re: Navarro aftermarket heads
On the few street engines I have built with stock type chambers, I used either Edelbrock or Sharp.
I used those also on the race engines because they always welded reliably for the flat pistons.
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 07:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 821
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 05:12 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 818
|
