Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2025, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,287
Ron Holleran's Memorial service May 3
Hi folks,
Ruth Holleran here.
We're having a memorial service for Ron Holleran this Saturday, May 3 at 2 pm at Brownsville Community Church, Brownsville Vermont. 66 Brownsville-Hartland Road,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2025, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 29,574
Re: Update on Ol' Ron
Gentlemen, Ron is gone. He went peacefully.
Now he belongs to the ages.
With love,
Ruth
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2025, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 29,574
Update on Ol' Ron
I'm Ron's daughter-in-law. I've written two posts about our situation. He's still Kicking, and all the grandkids are coming up this week to visit.
You know Ron well enough to know that for him...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2025, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 27,800
Re: Ol' Ron
Hey all, Grandson here. Gramps is still kicking but wanted to send some photos. I'll read him this thread when I get a chance.
https://i.imgur.com/lR7bJEm.png
https://i.imgur.com/6OMl8y1.jpeg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2025, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,216
Re: Water pumps
I prefer the 8RT or 8ba pump on these engines they fir on both the 37/48 and the 8bA series just plug the the rnostat bypass hole same as the EAB heads hicopressio oon the early engines As for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2025, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 10,321
Re: Things I should Know-long trip planned
Too bad your using the 34 engine, the 38/38 would have been a better choice, The fuel pumpn geniatir, and starter will be hard to replace on the road. good luck
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2025, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,654
Re: Yp grating the flathead
I'm glsd to hrar of the good luck stories. Notic< nobodies have mast on the times they needed st toe,
JWL and I went to Bville, fuel pump crapped out on the way home Just remember get rid of thr...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2025, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,654
Yp grating the flathead
Th3 last Flatheadwas mage in 1953/4. They were a good 50/75K engine. Today in perfick condittion, might be good for local use, but traveling across country would be pretty risky. Removing the fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2025, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,387
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2025, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,583
Re: Fan blade which one to use
I don't see the problem converting an old Ford to 12v, just change the bulbs and install a resister for the gauges and a 12v sel for the starter. If you can't do this, get another hobby.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2025, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,583
Re: Fan blade which one to use
I've always used an electric fan. that way I can use one belt, The Auto indystry hasn't used an engine fan for over 20 years. many reasons, I like the one where it cold the eng when it not running....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2025, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,354
Re: Suggestions on flathead choice
I would use an8BA or 57 series engine The reason, These engines would be the cheapest to rebuild and all the block parts are interchangeable Everything Heads Cams and etc , this way you can use...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2024, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 129
Views: 27,886
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
Well Im back, don't. NEW street engine in the works know for long. Pushing 92 and a bad computer Not much happening here, have a
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2024, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,892
Re: 8BA in 40 sedan
Yes the headrs are the same. Just put the 40 headers on the late block. For futher builders all the early accessory parts of the early block and the late block are interchangeable. Heads, pumps,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,610
Re: a little off-topic, but
Worked on a Beach 18 for one day delivering news papers from Mimi to Kewest. after we took off one engine was throttked back untill we landed. This went on till we got to Keywest. Pilot said...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2024, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 45,606
Re: Flathead filter
I think I use a 7/16 fine thread set screw to lock the flow to the block. The 7/16 screw is alittle small for the factory hole but ot plocks the flow quite well
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,637
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 5,512
Re: 8BA stroker kit
For todays flathead, a street engine should be bored to 3 5 /16! any 8ba or 59 block will do
csm should be a stock 8ba any one
heads should be 8ba angle milled for .o5o" over the valves
Now tou...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2024, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,266
Re: 59AB swap into a 33
The early Toyota steering box can be used for header clearance. I used one rim a 77 Toyota, I think, that waz along time ago,
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2024, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,247
Re: How to install 8BA in a 1934 Ford?
first find a Merc or truck bellhousing that bolts to the 34 trams mission, A good move would be to use a 37 or later trans, Use a set of 8RT water pmps and make your own front mounts to the frame....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2024, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 5,512
Re: 8BA stroker kit
The only thing that makes horse power in any engine is air, it lets the fuel burn to make the power. getting air into a flathead is why it's hard to make HP. Ask the other Ron he makes alot of HP and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2024, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 5,512
Re: 8BA stroker kit
I don't think a stroker kit is a practical move for a street engine. The cost is not justiable, considering the application. also most stroker kits have the wrong pistons. Just get another 4" crank...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2024, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 946
Re: 8ba manifold on 59a motor
It's something every flathead owner should Know, ALL 8ba abd 59 a parts are interchangeable. This means all parts. Unfortunatly the Bell housing isn't one of them.
If your 8ba block is junk and you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2024, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 129
Views: 27,886
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
i HATE TO SAY THIS, BUT!!! Add upthe cost of rebuilding this engine,before you spend a dime. Unless you plan on restoring this car to original condition, I suggest you find a 30/48 replacement. Even...
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