Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:33 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:29 PM
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Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
Nah, it was different. As I remember it, the guy was casting and machining specialized aluminum wide five hubs.
I believe he quit because of high cost and low demand. (I'm an expert on that after...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 425
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
I seem to remember that someone on the H.A.M.B. was making special wide-5 hubs for just this purpose. I did a quick look-see and couldn't find it. Maybe someone else here has a better memory.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 209
Views: 14,131
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
While I agree with Dale that the piloted distributors are probably more stable and therefore better, I have never had a problem with hem not fitting. And I have swapped a lot of distributors on a lot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 697
Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter
After 60 years of driving these cars and just a kittle bit of research, I too, have become a big fan of he original "bypass" filters
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 209
Views: 14,131
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the various types of timing covers that were used in the 8BA era (I know I was), here is an example of what's available that I found on the H.A.M.B. A big...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,118
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,118
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 646
Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild
The distributor doesn't care about voltage, nor does the condenser. The coil is the governing factor and should be for the correct voltage.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 881
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 746
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 621
Re: 1937 V860 carb issue (i think)
I wouldn't suspect the fuel additive as much as the tank itself (and the associated lines). Unless you are absolutely sure the rest of the system is scrupulously clean, there is a very good chance it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 544
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,664
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 331
Re: 6 volt positive ground SW gauges
Well, since all electrical gauges I have seen have two connecting posts, I would say polarity doesn't matter; if they don't work, just switch the wires. As to voltage, I think a quick calculation...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 316
Re: 226 engine reading 80# of oil pressure
Aren't King-Seeley gauges supposed to read at the max when there is no power to them? Turn on the ignition and they go to zero. Start the engine and they reflect the actual reading.
Are you sure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 203
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 476
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,556
Re: Where’s my water going?
Nothing to do with the original post, but it looks to me like the Plug Number starts with an "R". I think on Champion that means "Resistor". Are you running those plugs for any particular reason?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 731
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 380
Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable
This has always been a fear of mine as well. I got a length of appropriately sized cable and hooked it to the latch and put a loop on the end. I then routed it to a place behind the grille where it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 476
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA
Get an Optima Red Top 6 volt. 800 CCA and all of mine have lasted well over ten years. Kind of expensive (about $200) and funny looking as well. If that bothers you, you can get a Faux case and top...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,556
Re: Where’s my water going?
I believe you have a fresh engine. The last one I had built (a 327 SBC) must have been built on the tight side of tolerances, because it would overheat if I let it idle for more than a couple of...
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