Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2017, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,233
Re: Fakin a Merc !
Maybe this one. Halfway down left column.
http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/flathead.htm
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2017, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,233
Re: Fakin a Merc !
Here's the website Rotorwrench was referring to. Hover your cursor over the ? for information.
http://www.flatheadv8.org/bellhousing.pdf
That didn't work. See next post. Couldn't delete because...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2017, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,390
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2017, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,233
Re: Fakin a Merc !
I could be wrong but the pics look like an iron (truck) bell housing and a Merc starter plate. Those two won't work together.
Lonnie
And now that I see Rotorwrench already covered it......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2017, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,748
Re: Asbestos In Cars
And I'll bet some of those bureaucrats working in an older office building typing out new regulations have asbestos floor tile under their carpet.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2017, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,288
Re: Vacuum Brake Plunger Tip
If you know of a shoe repair store in your area they can cut and grind one out of shoe sole leather. Pay cash.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2017, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Re: High Volume Oil Pump advice
Okay, having a thrust at .003" is fake news so lets review micrometer readings...
Point tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands etc...
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2017, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,922
Re: 8BA Lifters?
Nope. Not always that easy. I've had to beat the lifters up with a 1/4" brass rod beside the cam lobe. They get crudded up on the bottom edge too.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2017, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,045
Re: Find post
Probably this one...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25301&showall=1
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2017, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,145
Re: Removing door pins
Look at post #3 on this thread...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80463&highlight=hinge+pins
I used a 12" drill bit and it worked perfect.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2017, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,370
Re: flathead issues
You could have a coolant pool in your muffler that needs to be cooked off with a long drive.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2017, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2017, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,055
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2017, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2017, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,665
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2017, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,282
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2017, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,157
Re: Oil pump shaft
Spitballing here. Something was drilled off-center to cause the shaft to wobble. Drive gear or idler.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2017, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,162
An Old Craigslist Scam is Back
I'm selling something on Craigslist and an old scam has popped up that I'd like to share with others here so they know how it works. The buyer wants to pay by check and entices me with extra money....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2017, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,530
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2017, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,296
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2017, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,617
Re: Oil pump Old or new Melling
I have a Melling from the 1980s that isn't machined right and literally drops into the block so compare (mic) the ford pump to the melling if you go that route. If you want to rebuild the ford pump...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2017, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,291
Re: Making room for a '53...
Congrats on a nice machine. I have a larger 645L and my kids hate me because it won't fit their skinny rice burner valves.:)
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2017, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,095
Re: 33-36 axel measurements?
[QUOTE=Solo_909;1444811]Thanks Binx, do you have any links for the front axle?
Sorry, nothing on file only this from the Barn's archives. See post #17 in this thread...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2017, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,393
Re: '53 Flathead V-8
What is the combination of springs and retainers? All early long springs with single-piece retainers or late shorter springs with two-piece rotating retainers?
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2017, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,095
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