Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2026, 07:53 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2026, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,494
Re: My flathead started knocking.
This is probably not the solution but before you get into expensive repair, check the timing. I was adjusting mine by trail and error to get the most performance without a timing light and it at one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2026, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,484
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2026, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,484
Re: my new clutch slips!
I'm always careful not to over grease my throw-out bearing. I also lightened and balanced my flywheel, so I don't think that's your problem.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2026, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,484
Re: my new clutch slips!
cas3,
I'm running a 9 inch clutch with a warmed up 8ba without any problems or slippage. Is it possible you have some contaminants on the surfaces?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2026, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,476
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2026, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 914
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2026, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 486
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2026, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,595
Re: 32 Roadster on BAT
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/kwoAAeSwqZhpjNrz/s-l1600.jpg
A Brookville currently on Ebay for $60k and the auction has not ended yet. I believe the original one that started this thread was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2026, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 477
Re: Mechanical Tachs
I used John Bordas in Texas for my Harley speedometer, he's a straight shooter and did a great job, very reasonable. I don't know if he does tachs. Give him a shout.
[email protected]
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2026, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 477
Re: Mechanical Tachs
The Corvette tach drive will work in a 8ba. You just have to have it modified for a flathead. Like Tubman, I use a Chevy Mallory flattop YZ with mechanical advance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2025, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 9,589
Re: How many of you do your own work?
I purchased a 10 inch metal lathe and a small mill machine last year. I have no idea what I'm doing, but willing to give it a try. What's the worst that can happen?? Ha Ha.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2025, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 129
Views: 9,589
Re: How many of you do your own work?
Around my shop I usually have to fix something to fix something. So yes, I do most of my own work.
If you want to have it done right you need to do it yourself and if you break something, it needed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2025, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,792
Re: Speedo cable with Columbia overdrive
Considering most people, (myself included) will not preform regular maintenance on a speedometer until there's a problem, the lube dries up. At this point, if it were mine I would send it out and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2025, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,792
Re: Speedo cable with Columbia overdrive
All good suggestions. I would take everything apart, clean and lube. When my Harley panhead speedo quit. I thought it was lack of lubrication to the cable. John Bordas in Texas, the guy I sent it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2025, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Southwind
How safe are the S.W. heaters?
What do you need to keep an eye on to maintain safety?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2025, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 538
32 Roadster Dash recomendations
My roadster has a beautiful original dash I can't bring myself to cut up and modify for additional gauges. So I have been searching at no avail, to find an already cut up one. I have relinquished...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2025, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 341
Re: FH supercharger crank pulley -NEW
Might be too long for a 32 frame. I had one made for two 5/8" belts and it's a struggle to get the belts off. The distance between the cross member and pulley is tight and the member is notched. I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2025, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,346
Re: Columbia question
cas3
Good job making that work. I was highly considering the manual shift like you did, but it just wasn't coming together. Yours looks great.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2025, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,346
Re: Columbia question
I didn't like the look of mounting the control valve on the cylinder head of my flatty. On my 32, I mounted a 36-37 vacuum control on passenger side of the K member, drilled and tapped the clutch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2025, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 491
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Forum: Early V8
08-07-2025, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2025, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,178
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2025, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,178
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2025, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,178
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