Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2015, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,025
Re: Hotter plug, less carbon?
You're welcome. Just noticed that you are in Colorado. Be sure to tell whoever you get jets from your elevation.
I run a 48 in the middle with 2 blocked off 97's at the ends. Originally I had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2015, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,025
Re: Hotter plug, less carbon?
What kind of linkage, straight or progressive? Had a friend run 3x2 straight linkage. Carboned up so bad that the accumulation of crud broke a valve head off and beat up the valve area as it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2015, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2015, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,475
Re: Modern Aluminum head question
Yo Tub,
The drill bit for these is a bit with a shoulder that limits the depth of the drill for the step washer to sit into. They are not a press fit, but snug.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2015, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,475
Re: Modern Aluminum head question
I have not pulled a head yet where I installed these so I cannot report on the success of my theory, http://www.stefs.com/bandb/products/productpages/washerstep.htm.
My theory is that if I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2015, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,793
Re: my first flathead project need some advice
Dos Snake, may I suggest that you put your geographic locale with your avatar info and maybe you will have someone near you offer some help.
For vacuum I have drilled into the manifold and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2015, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,658
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2015, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,911
Re: A winning foursome
If you make it down to Ft. Myers, Florida be sure to visit the Edison Ford Museum. They have a documentary movie and lots of info about the annual visit these guys would plan. They have a T that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2015, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,291
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2015, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,555
Re: 36 pickup rocker panel replacement
I replaced the ones on my '36 p/u with the epoxy that body shops use now. Used cleco's to hold in place and replace them with counter-sunk pop rivets. I did it this way so that I could clean...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2015, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,951
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2015, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,521
Re: oil plug 59ab
On this subject, how many of you rebuilders drill a .060 hole in that plug for a little extra lubrication for the cam gear? Before anyone says that this will ruin oil pressure, I did it on the 8BA...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2015, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,213
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2014, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,600
Re: 49-53 mercury flathead oil pump help
In my over zealous youth as I tried to get every part in the engine as clean as possible prior to assembly, I put an oil pump together dry. The engine would not turn over when it was finally put...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2014, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,129
Re: Electric wiper motor for 36 pickup
Bill, I have used Specialty on a couple of different '36 projects. (found out from searching HAMB site that Specialty may have gotten the idea from English folks about using the cable system.) On...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2014, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,263
Re: 296 flathead , 48 strombergs.
I am running a 48 in the middle with the outer 97's dummied up on a .060 over 8BA Ford crank. With the original PV and jets it was way rich so I jetted it down as per Uncle Max's recommendations. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2014, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,987
Re: New here
Do I detect a bit of a street rod stance to that '37? I LIKE IT!
Also like the black and white, but I bet that pic is neat in color, too.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2014, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,246
Re: '36 Ford Radiator removal
Thanks all. I have a 59A in there so the upper water pumps aren't in the equation. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't being cross eyed in estimating this job.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2014, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,261
Re: Flathead builders in south Florida?
Well, I've assembled a couple so far that seem to be doing well. But, you are on the wrong coast. I'll be in Naples for a week over X-mas. Get the machine work done and bring it over. I can do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2014, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,246
'36 Ford Radiator removal
I've got some clearance issues I am trying to work out with the radiator in my '36 passenger car. So, I'm just asking if it is feasible to remove the radiator out the top without removing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2014, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,349
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2014, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,322
Re: Speedway's hi volume oil pump
I did a "home rebuild" on a 59A and put it back together with new rings, cam bearings, SS valves, timing gear using, adjustable lifters, everything to make it a good, dependable engine. It runs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2014, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,322
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2014, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,793
Re: Starter/flywheel problem
Hasn't it been mentioned somewhere before that the small aftermarket starter will work on any of the configurations? Might be the path of least resistance to curing your problem.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2014, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,322
Speedway's hi volume oil pump
I do not want to dredge up the Mellings pump controversy again. I was wondering if anyone had tried the Speedway hi-v pump and can attest to the quality and performance. I got a 59A that I would...
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