Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:18 PM
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Re: Mercury Motor I.D.
From the pictures posted, the O/P is referring to the later (1949-1953) engines.
'49-'51 Mercury 255 ci 6.8:1 compression 110 hp. '53-'53 Mercury 255 ci 7.2:1 compression 125 hp.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Spark Plug Fouling
I saw that a lot back in my snowmobiling days. Someone couldn't their sled started so they took the plugs out, looked 'em over good, and put 'em back in because they looked fine. Still no start. Put...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 8BA Carburetor replacement
I thought we have already been through this:confused:. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1992832#post1992832.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 745
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: front shocks
I would have to believe that if they are off the car, you should not miss the chance to clean them out. The above approach for cleaning seems fine with me. I don't know enough to comment on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 665
Re: 1940 P/U WOC1 - Project
Excellent work! If you can't find what you need, you can either sit down and complain about it or make it. You obviously made the right decision here. I agree with GB, "carry on".
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: 59A low compression #4 cyl
I can completely understand the desire to not end up with two flatheads in the machine shop at the same time. I think for the time being, you should clean up the surfaces and re-install the head with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 745
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,559
Re: Who's gonna fill their shoes?
I think the comparison with horses is particularly apt. Although horses have not been an important component of transportation for a century, there are still are plenty of them around. Our cars...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 745
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 303
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 1,862
Re: My first dumb question
Just to be clear : the 8BA carburetors used on '49-'51 Fords ARE Holley/Ford 94's. They are just a different model. If you have the proper center section, I believe you could install it in one of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Help me advance
If the carburetor does not have provision for a spark control valve it will run fine without one. The spark control valve is a later update to the "Load-a-Matic" system. I have posted this before,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 1,862
Re: My first dumb question
They are quite common and usually marked 8BA on the side. If you have limited resources where you are. I suggest you contact "Charlie ny" on this forum. As you may have seen on some other recent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Flat head pistons
I left 'em off my last build with no ill effects. I did have the assembly balanced that way to make sure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 999
Re: Electric steering
Although I am not a big fan of 12 volt conversions, I think this is one situation where it would be mandatory.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 172
Re: 1937 Pickup Cab question
There are a couple of threads on the H.A.M.B. about this very thing that might be worth looking at. I will have to agree that it's a lot of work, but most of the time, it appears to be worth it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: testing coils & Condensers
Quite frankly, while this is good advice, it is really beyond what the average hobbyist wants to do. Swapping components is still probably the best way to to find out what is really going on.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 1,862
Re: My first dumb question
One last bit of information. "8RT" is the model number for 8BA engines insttalled in trucks. "EAB" is the designation for '52-'53 passenger car engines. These are all "regular stroke" 239 ci engines....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 1,862
Re: My first dumb question
To clarify the carburetor situation. The earlier (circa 1940) and 8BA engines use almost identical Holley model 94 carburetors. A lot of people can't tell the difference and confusion reigns. In 1949...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 517
Re: testing coils & Condensers
You can test a coil with an multi-meter set to the "ohms" (resistance) scale. Please be aware that you will have to use two different settings for the primary and secondary windings. Use the 0-20 ohm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 173
Re: help, dist identification
"B14" sounds like a casting date code or other manufacturing symbol to me. I am assuming that the unit you removed is a stock Ford distributor, as the aftermarket units are usually clearly labeled....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 635
Re: Introduction
These engines can always use a little more compression. If it was a '53 Merc, it originally had 7.2:1 compression and the EAB's would probably push that close to 8:1. Increasing compression adds to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 635
Re: Introduction
Late Mercury heads are a poor choice for performance purposes, as they have larger chambers to allow them to have the same compression ratio as contemporary Fords that had a shorter stroke. I think...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,248
Re: Trouble shoot 1950 8Ba initial start up Help
Plugs can look good and still be bad, especially after things like yours have been through. Just ask any old time snowmobiler. Let the engine sit a couple of days with no plugs in it and then install...
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