Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2023, 09:44 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2023, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 927
Re: Happy post
OH!!! I had on of those, Had 16k miles on it, paid $100 bucks for it. Had to replace the engine. My Motjer liked it very much, It was like her second car. Interior was like new, Had 1942 plates on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2023, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,478
Re: Power steering in '49 - '51 Fords
I used the 605 PS box Buick column and mad an adapter for the 70[s style pump. Got everything from a junk yard. The system is in my 47 KB1 with a 46/8 front axle ans suspension, Works pretty good....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2023, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,827
Re: Valve Seats?
"Street engine" This is the Key word. In an effort to make these last alittle longer I use stock valve springs with a .060" shim an most cams, including the L-100. I also use rotators on cams with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2023, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,750
Re: How to Increase compression on 1937 Flathead
The angle is so slight that I never gave it a thought. Probably the right thing to do, BUT???
G
OH! you might want to check piston to head clearance. You might have to Dermmel alittle clearance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2023, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2023, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,750
Re: How to Increase compression on 1937 Flathead
This is very easy after you do it several times. Measure the clearance above the valves when they are opem. Add .050" this is measured fron the deck. Now measure the deoth of the valve pocket....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2023, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,827
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2023, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2023, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,170
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2023, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,170
Re: 1937-1938, 21 stud engine bored to .125
Had a 37 engine bored to 3 3/16 and 8BA crank, L-100 cam and a 105 MPH speeding ticket. Just a good running engine in a Model A roadster.
Gramps
This was a prelude to installing a 4" crank, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2023, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,801
Re: Mar 18 1986
Good for you Lawson, I quit when I was in my 60's, 2 packs a day. Not sure why I can still breath. But I have one more engine to go.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,801
Re: Mar 18 1986
I think that was Bill Bently?? And Craig I miss out trips to Walt's. Remember when we stold his model A, and his daughter caut us with the lawn mower?? I miss him
Take care guys
Ol' Ron or just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2023, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,801
Mar 18 1986
My first sober day in 11 years. I have to thank Family and friends, but most of all the Ford barn. I can't remember the fellow that started it, but we thought we could help new comer's to the hobby....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2023, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,884
3/18/86
My first sober day in 11 years. I have to thank Family and friends, but most of all the Ford barn. I can't remember the fellow that started it, but we thought we could help new comer's to the hobby....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2023, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,884
Re: Canadian heads
If you have my book, you'll find a chapter where I tested some stock heads. The problem was they differed a lot. So a chart like this isn't as accurate as it looks. The only way to be sure is to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2023, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,570
Re: adding rear seal to 39 block
You can also contact Red's headers. He had the converson to convert the slinger style Block to the later rope style. I used this to install a late 8BA crank in a 37 block.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2023, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,252
Re: Iron vs. aluminum head compression
CONSIDERING THE FACT THESE NUMBERS ARE "factory" I'd refer you t jowl's book. The 239ci flathead had 79 HP, and nonmetered what you did to the 239 engine, hecouldn't get 100hp from it. so i doubt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2023, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 33,170
Re: Bearing clearance
I'm amazed that I can still read this stuff, and almost understand what we're talking about. Been awhile since I fit a set of bearings, and my new engine has them. Probably have to read this thread a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2023, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,252
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2023, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,741
Re: Critique this '34
I would like to build a street rod out of a 33/34 5 window coupe. 276ci engine AoD tarns IFS. and a few creacher comforts. Asa two seater it has a large trunk for travling.
But my building days...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2023, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,741
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2023, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Re: Two two barrel 94 setup
V8 Bob has it, Good place to start. The worst thing you can do is have aan engine runninr rich in cruise. Once you have the ignitions figgered out, use an AF meter to find the AF in cruise. This...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2023, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,168
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2023, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,168
Re: Charlie NY says hello ALL
Thought I posted a "HI" to Charley , but didn't see the green flag next to this post. Sorry about that eyesight isn't what it used to be. Hope your doing well, Keep busy is what works for me, fixen...
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