Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:03 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,008
Re: My next flathead build?
Yeah, the deck surface of that block is a bit strange . . . like a Merc 'Keystone" block from 39 - 42. Hopefully you end up with a good block - you're certainly putting the work into it!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 680
Re: Oil leak
I'm with Kube - it surely won't hurt the situation. Another potential is for there to be an issue on the rear cover that bolts to the block behind the flywheel -- it has a thin gasket and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 59-AB engine components
You've been given a good list of solid vendors. My suggestion is to figure out the complete package that you'll be needing and then shop the entire package with 3rd Gen, VanPelt and Reds. Then...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 680
Re: Oil leak
That sounds like a good "next steps" plan to me. If that doesn't work out, then you'll have to pull the engine and get into it deeper.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 680
Re: Oil leak
Yeah - in my mind you'll need to pull the pan and maybe see if that cork seal is an issue - that would be by far the easiest fix. If it is related to the crank and main bearings . . . things get a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: 1947 Rear Axle Worn Down
If it was mine, I'd pull the whole rear and go through it. It is not easy to work on 1/2 of it while on the garage floor! Just trying to make your life easier in the end!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,008
Re: My next flathead build?
I sure hope you get at least a great block out of it! That thing needs about the more thorough cleaning one can imagine! I've never seen so much carbon and sludge buildup. Amazing that any oil...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 680
Re: Oil leak
Your issue may be the Speedway pump . . . which is most likely a clone of the 49-53 pump. Due to its helical teeth, it puts out more volume than the original pump and maybe the volume is overcoming...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: VE Day May 8th 1945
I was born on May 8th, 1959 and my Pops served on a submarine in WW2 . . . the "Moray Eel". I think about him, all those who passed before him, those who passed afterwards and about all the veterans...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth
I'm sure somebody has "done it" . . . and I am also sure that I could do it faster and a whole heck of a lot better by pulling the engine. Also, I could sleep at night knowing that I did the job as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth
My take: You'll spend more time and go through a lot of aggravation attempting to fix it in the car. By the time you go through all of that, you could have the engine out of the car, taken apart...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,008
Re: My next flathead build?
That thing is one messy ole' girl now isn't she! It probably just ran and just chugged along at lower RPMs . . . building up all that carbon and sludge over the years . . .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth
You'll need to pull the oil-pan at the very least - to hopefully getting as much of the crap out of the engine as possible. I think it can be done in the car - though getting the gear pressed on in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 680
Re: Oil leak
I believe in order to change to the newer type seal, the crankshaft has to be replaced any/or modified? I'm thinking that the 'slinger' cannot be used with a rope type seal? I believe it can be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 600
Re: 1947 Rear Axle Worn Down
You'll definitely need at least one new axle and a new hub to go with it. The whole rear end should be taken apart and rebuilt. You might be able to find some NOS axles - lookup BarnFind here on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,008
Re: My next flathead build?
If you don't need the head, then you might use a hole-saw and just saw down around the stud. It is a brutal way, but sometimes yah gots to do what yah gots to do! ;)
BTW, I've seen oil like that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,642
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 15,077
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Another thing that I hate to bring up, but is very important. Your distributor is what is known as a "Load-O-Matic" - which relies on a venturi (from the carb) vacuum signal for the advance curve. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 07:09 AM
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Re: Ford pattern S10 T5 to 8BA?
Definitely get in contract with Gary/Krylon - he has all the parts you need and will ensure that you are headed the right direction. He is one of the best guys on the HAMB - so you'll be in good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 226
Views: 15,077
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 735
Re: Crank
Yeah, one has to give GM a lot of credit for building a mid-engine production car that is really on the level of some of the super-cars . . . for 1/5 of the price. I've not been in one, but if I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 505
Re: Anyone else had this issue
You can always use a scrap nut and weld it only the end of the stud if you have an issue trying to pull it. Then you won't have to pull the heads.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,008
Re: My next flathead build?
Best of luck with it . . . looks like some fun! That is one big ole' industrial generator - have never seen one like it. Hopefully you can get the heads off of it without too many swear-words . ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,642
Re: Spring removal and Columbia installation
Getting the backlash and gear mesh correctly set is really important for the overall noise and life of the gears. Preload on the pinion is important as well - though you're probably not taking the...
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