Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2017, 06:28 AM
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Re: flathead issues
I went through the 3 torque cycles trying to do everything right. Exhaust was full of antifreeze. Engine is cooling great, level in radiator is not dropping, oil is clean. Just seems not right to do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2017, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,851
flathead issues
Blew the head gasket #4 on my 8BA engine with aluminum heads. Had antifreeze pouring out the exhaust. Replaced head gasket using copper, Used thread sealent on bolt threads retorqed to 50# all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2012, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,508
Re: Clutch issues- Help!!
Pulled everything apart last night. The pilot bushing looks like it might be out of round but have not measured it yet. Everything else is new and does not appear to have anything wrong with it....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2012, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,508
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2012, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,508
Re: Clutch issues- Help!!
Tonight after work now that everything has cooled off, the tranny did go into gear, but moving it onto my lift it was making a horrible racket the whole time no matter where I pushed the clutch pedal...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2012, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,508
Re: Clutch issues- Help!!
Throwout bearing was marked USA this time. I guess I'm not sure about the arm, nothing looked wrong with it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2012, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,508
Re: Clutch issues- Help!!
Had mechanic friend look at pilot bearing before replacing tranny and he said it was good, no need to replace. pedal has around 1"-1 1/4" play before contacting throwout bearing. Dave
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2012, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,508
Clutch issues- Help!!
My 50 flathead V-8 3 speed no overdrive car last year started making a racket when I pushed in the clutch. I had replaced pressure plate, clutch, and throwout bearing a few years back and had not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2010, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 0
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49-50 convertible top bracket
I'll try here, the wanted ad has not worked out yet. I need to buy or borrow to copy and have cast the passenger side bracket #7650378. Can anybody help me?!! Dave
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2010, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,519
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Forum: Early V8
05-08-2010, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 0
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49-50 convertible top bracket needed
I need to buy or borrow one to have casted. Part number #7650378 Passenger side. I have the drivers side from the old Jim Spencer Co. but need the passenger side now too. Please Help me!!
Dave...
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