Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2014, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,237
Re: Block cleaning
Jim, I put my blocks on their nose and use long pics and skinny screw drivers to poke around in the rear crevices. Blowing air helps and if you have a pressure washer, blow that in there. If there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2014, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,789
Re: stainless trim clips '36 grille
Just did a search of 10-32 carriage bolt dimensions. The square shoulder is .185 to .199 and measuring the inside slot of the s/s it looks like about .200. I think 41 may have given me a great idea...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2014, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,789
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2014, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,789
stainless trim clips '36 grille
I am putting the stainless on a '36 grille not previously drilled for the trim. I think that rather than use the original spring type clips, I would like to secure the trim with those universal trim...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2014, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,513
Re: scrap or usable water pumps
I did not even think of the OEM significance. Obviously I am just trying to clean out some parts that I will never use, but I would not want to throw out something that someone might want for a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2014, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,513
scrap or usable water pumps
This is not fishing expedition to get prices or see if someone is interested. I, like most here, have built up a collection of assorted water pumps to be spares if necessary. This is a carry over...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2014, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,757
Re: Water pump rebuilds
"Here's a system operating correctly ,it ran colder than what's needed .You then bring the temperature up with thermostats ."
Concur. That's where I am with 2 flatheads, one 8ba and one 59a,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,389
Re: New engine, stuck valve? Run though some ATF?
Is it running too rich? I know a guy that carbonned up the valves so badly because he was running 3X2's straight, no progressive linkage, that a valve broke off its stem and destroyed a valve seat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,049
Re: 7 blade fan
I have 6 bladed fans on two engines. They cool like crazy and maybe I have gone deaf, but I don't get the noise that others complain about.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,642
Re: Cast Iron Head gasket recommendation?
If Best Gasket makes them for your head, I'd seek those out. Follow their instructions for installation. Myself, I have coated them with the copper spray, KW I think.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2014, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 11,089
Re: New guy with an old truck.
kWow, a jr. member attacking a sr. member who has contributed quite a bit to this forum for a long time. Not such a great start.:(
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2014, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 11,089
Re: New guy with an old truck.
I recommend an 8" rearend, mind you not 8.8 but an 8 that looks just like a 9. They come in a width that you will not have to modify. About the only 9" you can find that are not too wide are from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2014, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,673
Re: Choice of oil pumps
Just to be on the safe side, make sure you check the fit of the pickup basket in relation to the bottom of the pan before you bolt everything up. Sometimes the basket will hang down too far and be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2014, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 11,089
Re: New guy with an old truck.
Welcome aboard. As you plan your project may I suggest that you study the threads on here about the T170 3 speed O-drive trans and the S-10 trans. You have gobs of room in that old truck where you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2014, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,383
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2014, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 14,469
Re: F150 trans pictures
Yo Marv, I did not know about different tail shaft housings. Can you tell me what I vehicle I should be looking for to find the short one? The center section of the '36 I am thinking of getting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2014, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 14,469
Re: F150 trans pictures
Wow, I like it.
Does anyone know if you could adapt the open drive tail piece from '50ish pickup trans for an open drive?
I'm guessing you would need some sort of sleeve coupler on the output...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2014, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,652
Re: Ain't a Flathead, but gear heads may like it
"Would love to see the valvetrain."
The gist I got out of it was no valvetrain. Looks like the pistons draw in fuel as they pass a cylinder with an intake port and expel the spent gases when they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2014, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,652
Ain't a Flathead, but gear heads may like it
Not a flathead, but hands on mechanic guys may get a kick out of this.
http://pixelbark.com/13045/how-the-duke-engines-increases-the-efficiency-of-the-internal-combustion-engine
Reminds me of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2014, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 13,134
Re: V-8 60 Guys
I know that the torque range for our big flatheads is around 2400 to 2600 rpm. Where is the sweet spot for 60's?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2014, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,669
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2014, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,081
Re: Woodgraining
Look for a place that does water transfer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIBiG_u0_wA, aka hydrographics.
Ask a gunshop as they use the process to apply camouflage.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2014, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,302
Re: Temperature Warning!
Hmmm, let me guess, the majority on here has negative ideas about global warming issues, right?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2014, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,009
Re: quick wishbone question
My feeling is, do not split the wishbone. If you do think that you need to do the splits, then get a later wishbone to use on your set up. The '35/'36 wishbones are really neat and should be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2014, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,904
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