Forum: Early V8
07-26-2017, 09:32 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2017, 08:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2014, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Chatter Rods/bars
*Update*
I spoke with Mark last night- his phone number has changed but address is the same. Price for brackets is currently $50.00 shipped. I let him know I would post his new number.
Mark...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2013, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Weak #6 cylinder
Motor out over Veterans day...removed the valves over thanksgiving and 2 pistons. Lifter that had adjuster back out has heavier scoring than the rest but in better shape than I expected. Haven't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2013, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Weak #6 cylinder
Thanks...I assume removing all the springs is first order, lifters, remove cam then last is removal of split bushings/guides is last- maybe I'll leave that to the machine shop...after reading all the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2013, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Weak #6 cylinder
Appreciate the advice....
I'm back to work on the '40 (Dad passed away in August and other builds and my son's activities kept me busy)....
I'm going to pull the motor- hard to keep the plugs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2012, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Weak #6 cylinder
Agreed
Entire valve train likely in need of an overhaul. Not sure how much cylinder wear there is- how loose pistons are in bore. I'll see how much ridge there is at disam this winter..and try and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2012, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Weak #6 cylinder
Thanks Russ...
I read so much about weak valve springs in the forum that wasn't sure where to start. I can see a large portion of the exhaust valve (aft valve based on intake runners) and it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2012, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,404
Weak #6 cylinder
and appreciate your advice!
I finished troubleshooting a stumble I have had at top of RPM range after tuning carbs (twin 97 on Offenhauser intake) and rebuilding original ’40 distributor. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2012, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Need help with Stromberg problem
Not sure this will help on the original post...but I just solved a similar issue on my stock '40 ignition I thought I would share similar to Jons.. I bought a new "rebuilt" coil as the car would die...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2012, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2012, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,600
Re: Needle and seat hang up on Stromberg 97
I learned why the air horn of one of my 97's had been crushed with a hammer ( I think my Dad was involved :) many years ago ).
Anyway happened to me a couple of times with pressure regulator at 2.5...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2012, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: flathead oil
Indeed another oil thread :). Here are my constructive thoughts having read many threads on other boards.
Interesting article...I am using oil #17 (Chevron Delo 15-40 400 LE) in my flathead and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2012, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Cotter pin in oil pan
Me too...new to flatheads..always wondered what that cotter pin was for..I can assure everyone that mine has no rust on it!
Lane
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2011, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Hagerty insurance
Perhaps the experts here can elaborate on stated value vs agreed value policies.
Here are a couple of articles that may be of interest...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2011, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,522
Re: 59AB with 2 x 97's get 5 MPG ??
Ah ok...It was my understanding from another post (not yours) that the PV was activated with foot near floor..I assumed it was a mechanical event as the pin was depressed.
Does the PV discharge...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2011, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,522
Re: 59AB with 2 x 97's get 5 MPG ??
I have a very similar setup with 40 distributor. I have rejetted to .043x2 carbs as suggested in a similar thread. Checked relative size of jets with a tip cleaner..It runs rich as well...I have also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2011, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: 41 flatty, miserable, spark, stops running.
[QUOTE=ken ct;250020] Did you set the points with the coil on the dist.If not they probebly measure .010 now. QUOTE]
How does that happen Ken?
You suggesting on the bench with coil mounted I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2011, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Boneville
Always wanted to go...........the "Monterey Historics" are the weekend before, not sure that is workable for you-
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunion
I camp with my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2011, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,705
Re: Cars bogs after 45 mph.
You could go into the distributor repair business- double your revenue and quadruple your re-work requests! :eek:
I moved my Offy dial regulator to 3.5 psi (from 2.5psi) yesterday. (Dad didn't run...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2011, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,705
Re: Cars bogs after 45 mph.
I found .043 in front carb and replaced with .045 to match rear...appears .043 is a better choice (your recommendation) in all 4 locations. H&H recommended these jets and you are correct I bought #65...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2011, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,705
Re: Cars bogs after 45 mph.
I've got a similar issue with my 59A with twin 97's which I rebuilt myself before discovering the coil brush was burned away and replacing coil, condensor, points etc. I installed the Offy regulator...
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