Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Yesterday, 12:29 PM
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Re: HEI distributor
It adjusts by turning the distributor, just like stock Ford did. Same timing spec as well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
Only generator commutators have the mica cut down between the segments, due to the brushes being carbon and soft. Starter commutators do not require it because the brushes are much harder and wear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I'm running the ball bearing pumps that Speedway Motors sells and they've been great on both the original '41 engine and now the 8CM for several years and 27,000 miles. Michael at Third Gen may sell...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 05:06 PM
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Views: 393
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 891
Re: Oil leak
Silly question, but does it only leak when running? I ask because the pan's pretty ugly and might have a crack at the divider wall at the bottom rear.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-07-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 447
Re: '59 Fuel Pump Issue
I'd run fuel straight to the carb and let the old pump do vacuum duty. I'd also send that old pump to Charlie Schwendler in NY and let him fix it. He does fine work. 716-662-9159
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 573
Re: Pully came off generator shaft
If I wanted to use something to keep it from loosening I'd use 242 (blue) loctite. It will allow removal with tools but won't back off in use.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
As for the nice aluminum timing cover, as long as the distributor fits nicely in it, no problem using it. I had just assumed you'd been talking about the cast iron one being the nicest one. :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Sure sounds like piston time. :) If you can hear and feel the cam end play without a gasket then that's the way I'd do it for sure. The nice unpiloted distributor sounds like my first choice, and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 72
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Re: My next flathead build?
That governor is similar to others added to automotive engines used to power farm equipment or other steady rpm applications. Inside the gov unit are weights attached to a shaft,balanced by a spring,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I used the early gears in my late (8CM) Merc. Worked just great. As you proceed to install the timing cover, try it without a gasket to check camshaft end play. If it's fine (I like a minimum of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I usually drive the gear on with a sleeve and good sized hammer, and heating it to 300-400 degrees is safe. It may drop on at 400. I like to stand 'em on end on the floor to install, but in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 683
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 683
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Powermaster-9507-Flathead-Ford-V8-Gear-Reduction-Starter,2404.html
This is the good Powermaster starter. The one that looks like a normal flathead starter...not...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-30-2024, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 240
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 226 engine reading 80# of oil pressure
First thing I'd do is get it fully up to temp and see what it reads. If still high I'd plumb in a mechanical gauge and see what it says. I think it's very unlikely to have 80 warmed up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 16,554
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 393
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 232
Views: 15,755
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Those margins will run just fine. I admit to having ground the diameter of a valve down to get a thicker margin, but only if the seat is low enough on the face to still be nicely placed. You're...
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