Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2025, 06:10 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2025, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,494
Re: 8rt engine id
The first thin 3/8" belts were 1950 for Ford and Mercury cars. Trucks kept the 5/8" wide belts.
High mounted partial flow oil filters were pretty standard post war to end of production.
Not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2025, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,294
Re: 40 gas tank?
I prefer SS for a fuel tank, and had Rock Valley custom build the tanks in my '32 and '40. Not cheap, but NO issues.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2025, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,494
Re: Optima 6V Battery Question
The one problem with Amazon in their packaging. The last (and only) 6v Optima I bought from them came very LOOSELY boxed, and amazingly survived the trip without busting through the box or being...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2025, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,501
Re: Timing a 1951 Ford Flathead
Disconnect and plug the vacuum line to the distributor when setting initial timing. I would make sure the point dwell is OK before making any timing changes. Target dwell is 27 degrees.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2025, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,016
Re: Points Gap on chevy distributor
The target dwell for an 8BA is 27 degrees, while the Chevy dwell is 30. Set the dwell first before adjusting the initial timing, as dwell/point gap directly affects timing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2025, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Flathead pre-oiler - good, bad and the ugly?
Ziggster,
You would be better starting off with a clean pressure vessel, like an inexpensive common garden sprayer, vs one containing "crud/rust". Using a filter is a good, but a standard full flow...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2025, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,283
Re: Alternator Wiring-2nd Question
The DA plug designed for regular production 10/12SI GM alternators has two numbered wires:
#1- Goes to the ignition switch (on) and should have a diode/and or idiot light (a common #194...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2025, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 29,574
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2025, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 27,800
Re: Ol' Ron
Very sad news. I still enjoy reading his book, and run an L-100 in one of my flatheads because of his many writings on the subject. Would have enjoyed meeting him, and will miss his valuable...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2025, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,805
Re: Additional Ground Strap Location
IMO, the most important ground is from battery to the engine, usually at the bell housing, or lower front of a flathead block. I would not use one of the stater bolts because of it's small size and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2025, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,784
Re: 36 Ford Transmission to Mercury EAC V8
You'll need the 3" '48-'52 truck or '49-'50 Mercury 1/2 bell housing, along with necessary clutch and flywheel mods, changes or additions.
The 1/2 ton truck 3-speeds are the same as pass car iirc. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2025, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,205
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2025, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,205
Re: Throwout bearing
A couple friends and I bought early '50s NOS Ford throw-out bearings many years ago, and found the original grease had deteriorated so badly the bearings would need to be disassembled, cleaned,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2025, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,622
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2025, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,622
Re: The dreaded arm rest thread.. 42 Mercury
You might want to look at the re-pop '32-'48 arm rests from Bob Drake. Well made, with the OE brackets designed to capture the diagonal door brace.
These are a bit more involved when building...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2025, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,653
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2025, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2025, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,690
Re: engine ventilation
3WHank,
The 59A blocks utilize the same crankcase ventilation that started in '35. The later 8BA system was an upgrade because of engine design changes.
Below are pictures of early and late...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2025, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,690
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2025, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,470
Re: maintainer
I'm uncomfortable leaving maintainers connected full time on cold storage vehicles/machines in the winter. I've learned over the years that occasionally checking battery voltages only requires about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2025, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,324
Re: Pedal Seals 1946
I would advise not using the thick stock bumper/seals if you have changed the OE 1 1/16" master cylinder to a smaller bore (like a Mustang 1" during a brake upgrade) because longer pedal travel will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2025, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,529
Re: Engie oil
IMO, you should NOT run a heavier weight oil than your engine really needs, and this requires an accurate oil pressure gauge to know for sure. Both my flatheads, one stock I've owned for 24+ years...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2025, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,369
Re: 8ba road draft tubes
What about the flatheads before the road draft tube was incorporated?[/QUOTE]
The first "road draft" system used on flathead V8s was introduced in 1935, exiting through a vent on the right front...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2025, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,369
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