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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2020, 03:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,980
Posted By ethov8
Re: Preventing electrochemical corrosion alloy heads

Hi Brian
Tell me more about these grounding straps you use. Do you ground the engine direct or what? What material are the straps etc.
Cheers Marcus
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2020, 03:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,980
Posted By ethov8
Re: Preventing electrochemical corrosion alloy heads

Hi
Are you using zinc or a zinc solution as an anode? If it is zinc how do you get it into contact with the aluminium and in the electrolyte as well?
Cheers Marcus
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-04-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,980
Posted By ethov8
Preventing electrochemical corrosion alloy heads

Any ideas on preventing this type of corrosion or slowing it down. Mine are Eddelbrock heads but I guess the make is immaterial. The engine has not been run with coolant in it yet.
Any ideas...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
Posted By ethov8
Re: Engine Hesitation

Hi
I would say it may be an ignition problem. Pull the distributor out and check that. Check the dwell on the points,the condenser. Then its leads plugs and coil.
If that doesnt work its the carb...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,009
Posted By ethov8
What type of PCV valve Flathead ford

I had 2 replies to my first post. Thank you, I think its part solved my problem.
Much appreciated.
Next question.
I need to source a pcv valve to suit my motor. Its a 266 CI modified producing I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By ethov8
Flathead 8BA crankcase venting problem

Hi
I have an English flathead v8, a Ford Pilot. Originally it had a 21 stud 85 hp motor. I have a Frenchk v8 block with an integral cast bell housing I think like the 59A but the front and innerds...
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