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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,890
Posted By Russco
Re: Cam Timing question for the experts on Isky 1007B

No, I ended up being stuck with the cam and out the 315.00 I paid for a custom grind on a new blank. At the time, they told me they were out of new 8BA blanks and couldn’t grind me another even if...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,890
Posted By Russco
Re: Cam Timing question for the experts on Isky 1007B

I just stumbled back upon this thread and saw the later replies to this. I’m especially interested in Ed saying they didn’t sell that anymore? The cam I got from a member here that was ground by Pete...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,545
Posted By Russco
Re: 1940 standard grill

Sorry to hijack but I am in need of a nice standard grille I assume the drake repops are pretty nice?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,315
Posted By Russco
Re: Flathead / Ardun Question

I dont think there is anything specific about the sound of an Ardun compared to many other engines, but they sure are sweet.
Forum: Early V8 12-23-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,779
Posted By Russco
Re: Nice running 1940 Flathead motor complete

SOLD someone local bought it today
Forum: Early V8 12-22-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,779
Posted By Russco
Nice running 1940 Flathead motor complete

I have a nice running, non smoking 1940 flathead I pulled out of my 40 coupe complete from air breather to oil pan with fan new fuel pump new gen and new starter. I will deliver within 200 miles for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,474
Posted By Russco
Re: 6 volt change to 12 volt (pros and cons)

I can't think of any cons to switching to 12V other than doing the work to do it. However a 6v system works ok.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,601
Posted By Russco
Re: School me on early 24 stud flat heads

Thanks for the replies. I just built a 286 8BA motor for my Model A coupe that runs very strong, mostly I was wanting to know if these earlier motors are good to build up too or should I swap to a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,601
Posted By Russco
School me on early 24 stud flat heads

I just purchased a 40 coupe with all original drive train. I have 2 8BA cars now but I don't know what the differences are between the early and later flatty's other than the distributor and 2 piece...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-09-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,877
Posted By Russco
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-31-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,164
Posted By Russco
Re: rad. pressue caps.

The Stant part number for the 1" deep 7 PSI cap is 10206
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
Posted By Russco
Re: Oil Pressure question on new 8BA

I thought of that too. My cam was ground at Delta and the card didnt have much info just the lash,grind number and opening and closings points to check so I called them they said unless other wise...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-29-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
Posted By Russco
Re: Oil Pressure question on new 8BA

Thanks for the input. Its a mechanical gauge, just a generic brand at that, but I have not checked it against another mechanical gauge to see if its acurate.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-29-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
Posted By Russco
Re: Oil Pressure question on new 8BA

Thanks Guys what a relief. It runs great (this is a 286 stroker I had a thread on here about) I couldnt be happier with the performance, it pulls really good and smooth power. I was just concerned...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-29-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
Posted By Russco
Oil Pressure question on new 8BA

Fresh built 8BA, standard Melling pump, no oil filter mods. When hot the oil pressure is only about 7PSI at idle and 25-35 when cruising at highway speeds (2500 RPM's) and about 15- 20 or so in town...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-28-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By Russco
Re: Flathead parts questions

The Grant rings that came for my Ross pistons were not chrome rings, They were part number P2360.000 listed in their catalog as: plain cast, racing overbore 3.313 for 239 motor.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-27-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By Russco
Re: Flathead parts questions

My Ross pistons came with Grant rings. I dont think Ross would use a poor quality ring. I agree that rings will seal up better if broken in under a good load.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-19-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,211
Posted By Russco
Re: Thanks for everybodys Help and advice my first Flathead build is done and running

Its a valley machined into the head chamber for flame travel across the top of the chamber I dont know if it works or not they were already done like that. I have seen racing Briggs & Stratton heads...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-19-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,211
Posted By Russco
Re: Thanks for everybodys Help and advice my first Flathead build is done and running

Thanks John, Dad has told a few great stories about you and Stan racing from back then.
I thouhgt I'd be OK at .035 on the quench. I dont plan on it ever seeing much above 3500 RPM. How much do...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-19-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,211
Posted By Russco
Thanks for everybodys Help and advice my first Flathead build is done and running

Thanks again It sounds great.

Here are some specs: The block was cleaned and Magged for cracks then decked (one bank was .012 taller than the other) It is not relieved. I’m not sure helps with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-02-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,729
Posted By Russco
Re: Blown head gasket?

Sorry I have not given an update.
The head gasket change did make an improvement, so there was some slight leakage of combustion gasses that would push coolant out when I ran it hard on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,729
Posted By Russco
Re: Blown head gasket?

After closer inspection and cleaning up both surfaces this area looks suspect to me. On the head surface there seems to be a little bit surface degradation from corrosion. what do you guys think?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,729
Posted By Russco
Re: Blown head gasket?

Ok so I tried the test described above, the left bank did push water out and showed some bubbles. (After a few minutes the right bank also pushed a little out but nowhwere near as much as the left...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,729
Posted By Russco
Re: Blown head gasket?

Thanks I have a set of Graphtite gaskets here Ive already retorqued the heads,there were a few that were backed of a bit but it didnt change anything. Im going to try to find someone to do a sniffer...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-07-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,729
Posted By Russco
Re: Blown head gasket?

Thanks guys, I have a leakdown tester I will try that too, but its odd it wont produce any bubbles at idle or even revving in nuetral. I've been fighting this for a long time been thru the cap...
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