Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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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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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
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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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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 12:40 AM
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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
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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
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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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Forum: Late V8
05-14-2024, 09:09 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 367
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:36 AM
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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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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,452
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
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-05-2024, 09:39 PM
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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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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 367
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,452
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 25,452
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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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 5
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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
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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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