Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: The Test Forum
Today, 06:44 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:31 PM
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Re: 1940 master cylinder repair kit
There is no rubber washer. The "piston stop" is a steel washer.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=544115&d=1717529393...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:19 PM
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Re: Gear lube
Perhaps you or the PO over greased the torque tube clamshell?
Glenn
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:14 PM
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Re: Hot Start 1950 Merc
Ditto on what tubman offered. I'd also check your distributor advance, too much also makes hard starting.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 03:49 PM
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I too would just use bar and chain or heavy oil. You could put a dollop of regular grease in the pickup tube to stop drain out of the oil you add. I wouldn't use STP.
For my present motor, I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 09:50 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 381
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Forum: The Test Forum
06-03-2024, 08:05 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 1940 V8 Cam / valve timing
Great post. I used this article, http://www.muzzys.com/articles/lobe_centers.html when I determined and changed the advance on my XS650 motorcycle. The link no longer works nor is it available via...
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Forum: Early V8
06-02-2024, 03:12 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 02:37 PM
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Re: King pins and steering
Jack each front wheel up enough to slip a crow bar under the tire. push the bar down, raising the tire a little and at the same time grab the top of the tire. Feel if there is play there. check the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 12:11 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 03:11 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB
Yes I had fun doing it and very pleased with the results. I found that even being meticulous in setting the gaps with a set of go-no-go feelers, when I checked the dwell it was could be off by 5 or 6...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 06:47 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor
Yes, it's good to have an accurate TDC mark. From my post #8
"I had a few years ago found TDC with the zip tie method, made a pointer and marked the belt pulley inside and outside the groove....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 06:55 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 03:13 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB
The actual build, stage one (Bruce Lancaster)
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/ive-got-a-point.257066/page-3#post-2755137...
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Forum: The Test Forum
05-27-2024, 12:03 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 10:44 AM
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Views: 604
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 09:36 AM
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Re: Memorial Day
All the Vets are in my thoughts today. Especially my Dad who was in the 10th Mountain Division and did combat up the spine of Italy. He saw Mussolini and his mistress hanging from light poles. He...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 08:36 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 07:47 AM
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