Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-17-2024, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 377
57 T Bird Dual Master cylinder converson
Hello, Considerating going to a dual master cylinder on my 57 T Bird. I have power brakes with stock 4 drum. I can do the swap with non-power brakes but it seams to be a bit more involved with power...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 897
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2021, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 897
Front Oil Pan Crank Shaft Leak
The front oil pan/crank shaft cord seal is leaking. The pan is not a problem but the upper seal may be a problem. Any tricks to threading the cord up and around the shaft? I know chevy v8s were like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2021, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,193
1939 shift boot
does anyone know if there was a retainer ring to hold the floor shift boot in place on a 39` and later?
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Forum: Early V8
03-16-2021, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 428
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2021, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 692
Re: F1 End Play
Thank you for your time to help me out. I will dig a little deeper online.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2021, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 692
F1 End Play
How much end play should the F1 steering box have? Mine moves in and out about an inch from the pitman arm. Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8
11-21-2020, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 385
1939 Pedals
For Sale: Set of 1939 Ford pedals. Bead blasted rebushed and primed. $150 + shipping to your zip code. Send inquires to [email protected]
Thank you
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2020, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 873
Ford Starter Rebuild
I am doing a rebuild of a ford starter and have removed the 2 brushes that are held on by screws. Now the other 2 are crimped on by heavy duty tabs. What is the best way to bend these tabs back to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2020, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,548
Re: New Rebuild Overheating
I will take the thermostats out today (9/26) and see what happens. Can`t drive it yet, need to install the accelerator pedal.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2020, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,548
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2020, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,548
Re: New Rebuild Overheating
The person who rebuilt the engine had set the TDC mark on the pulley in alignment with the pin on the distributor cover. I have Skips rebuilt water pumps. I was just reading an older FB post and it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2020, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,548
Re: New Rebuild Overheating
The radiator is of the stock size as an original 32` would have. There are holes in the thermostats(thinking of taking them altogether. I am positive on the timing(2 degrees btdc). 30 degrees dwell....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2020, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,548
New Rebuild Overheating
Finally got the 59A started. The high idle problem was the throttle levers were sticking a bit. Got the timing and dwell set correctly. BUT the engine over heats quickly to over 240 degrees on both...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2020, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,911
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2020, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,911
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2020, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,911
Re: Remanufactured Flathead
Hey guys, I`ve for gotten how to transfer photos from my photo album into the post. They mentioned something about an arrow next to the attachment tab which I could not find. HELP.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2020, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2020, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,911
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2020, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,911
Re: Remanufactured Flathead
The previous owner of the engine saw it come out of a 47`truck. Its been under cover for several years and the oil still in the pan was clean. The intake was taken off the day before i picked it up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2020, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,911
Remanufactured Flathead
I found a 59 block that has a re manufactured tag on the one piece bell housing on drivers side. It was done in Boston Ma and has a code # stamped on it. There is an A stamped on each head. There is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2020, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2020, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
will a 59a cam fit into an 8ba
Whoever was following my post post about engine not idling down, well the engine is toast. Having a difficult time finding a 59a. Was wondering if the cam in the 59a would fit into an 8ba?
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Forum: Early V8
09-01-2020, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 402
Wanted 59A block
Looking for a rebuild-able 59A bare block. In New England area if possible.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2020, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,273
Re: Can Not Get Idle Down on Flathead
Pulled head off and it was ok. Not sure if it was pressure tested but was checked for cracks. If I had a fiber optic camera I could check out the bolt hole that was leaking water. Will check with the...
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