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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 743
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Overheating 1946 V8

My 1935 Ford pickup had a water boiling out issue, passenger side ran 20* warmer. Had the rad flushed, turns out the overflow tube was cracked in the upper tank. It would heat up then "syphon" out...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By Jeep09
Re: 8Ba with Big Cam idle/hg

It runs true & has been in place for about 500 miles
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By Jeep09
Re: 8Ba with Big Cam idle/hg

I'm just getting sorted out with this one. I don't think I'm running lean. 390 seems like a good starting point.
Ill look into that filter idea for next time I change oil. Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By Jeep09
8Ba with Big Cam idle/hg

I have a Mark Kirby, Motor City Flatheads motor from 1994 that was a garage find, no miles unused.
We disassembled & confirmed all components. I am running an Offenhauser 4 barrel intake with a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-23-2024, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,020
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Crane 400 Cam and a AL-1 cam

what idle speed would that run at?

Estimated vacuum hg at idle?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 281
Posted By Jeep09
Need a tune on my 8Ba with Holley 390

i’m in Pamona, so visiting & going to GNRS in a couple days. New build stroker cammed flathead with Offy 4 barrel 390 fm Holley .Looking for someone to mess with and setup carb & tune ASAP
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,329
Posted By Jeep09
Re: T5 5 speed to 1935 Ford Pickup speedometer

Hi, I would like to have it repaired... I'm in BC Canada, any suggestions?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 911
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Remote oil filter- fill before install

my filter is up above the drivers side cylinder head about 8” mounted to firewall . 1/2 AN line
from pan to filter /1/2 return
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 911
Posted By Jeep09
Remote oil filter- fill before install

I have the MCF Mark Kirby remote filter setup, installing in truck now, motor has been pre-run. Should the filter be pre filled or not. I remember reading about this...anyone know. Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,329
Posted By Jeep09
Re: T5 5 speed to 1935 Ford Pickup speedometer

yes it is hooked up to the T5 speedo, female stock '35 female end threads in. As soon as the truck is in motion the speedometer is nearly showing about 10-20 mph.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,329
Posted By Jeep09
Re: T5 5 speed to 1935 Ford Pickup speedometer

open 10 bolt Chevy rear end. I believe I need a transmission solution/ adapter
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,329
Posted By Jeep09
T5 5 speed to 1935 Ford Pickup speedometer

The T5 speedometer cable attaches to stock speedometer. Just pushing the truck the speed is WAY to fast. Anybody have a. fix?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 916
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Mix match 8Ba & 59A pulley/distributors etc

I will change my timing gears to 8BA style to accommodate the thrust.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 916
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Mix match 8Ba & 59A pulley/distributors etc

Thanks' for the input. I have picked up Motor City Flathead (8BA) motor with a few parts robbed off. I would like to use the 8BA front items, water pumps & a pass side distributor as I already have...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 916
Posted By Jeep09
Mix match 8Ba & 59A pulley/distributors etc

Hi,
I have a 8BA motor. It has a Crower 59A style camshaft. I want to keep this .

Is there an adapter/fix to use a 8BA distributor in this configuration?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-20-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,486
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Motor City Flathead - Mark Kirby Camshaft Specs

Will this cam work in my application? In have an MCF cam, the full race version

Full: intake 28-73, exhaust 73-29, lift .420, duration 282..

2800 pound truck, 3.73 gears, Tremec 5 speed
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-16-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,486
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Motor City Flathead - Mark Kirby Camshaft Specs

I got to confirm the camshaft is a stamped Crower , it’s labelled “6 39004”. The build sheet shows was built in 1994 by MCF
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,486
Posted By Jeep09
Motor City Flathead - Mark Kirby Camshaft Specs

Does anybody have experience with these cams, cant find out much on specs. Wondering about the MCF 3/4 & full race.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Banjo Steering wheel id

so my wheel is a 1937 with a 1938 horn button assembly?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By Jeep09
Re: Banjo Steering wheel id

is the horn cap center a 1938? The picture shows a 1936 vs a 1938 (right). Am I correct?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By Jeep09
Banjo Steering wheel id

I have searched the threads and my eye is not as discerning to get a correct year/combination to ID this steering wheel. It is on my 1935 Ford pickup.
The wheel looks to me like a 1937 wheel with a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By Jeep09
Re: 8BA oil pan rear sump mount?

thanks', great pictures. I was told it was a Mercury pan, makes sense now
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By Jeep09
8BA oil pan rear sump mount?

I have this rear pan with 3 & a plate welded to bottom of pan. What did it do, is it for?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-11-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By Jeep09
Re: 1935 Ford Pickup grill emblem correct color

Thanks for that information
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-10-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By Jeep09
1935 Ford Pickup grill emblem correct color

My Canadian1935 Ford pickup has a white grill emblem, is this correct?
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