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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 254
Posted By cadillac512
Re: My next flathead build?

That governor is similar to others added to automotive engines used to power farm equipment or other steady rpm applications. Inside the gov unit are weights attached to a shaft,balanced by a spring,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 08:08 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

The distributor on the right works with cover "A", the left fits B,C,and D.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 05:43 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

It amazes me how many good flathead parts (and trucks!) you have on your island. :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 03:04 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Those super shiny bearings are the "micro" polished version and are good stuff, no buffing needed.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 09:39 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

I used the early gears in my late (8CM) Merc. Worked just great. As you proceed to install the timing cover, try it without a gasket to check camshaft end play. If it's fine (I like a minimum of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:54 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

I usually drive the gear on with a sleeve and good sized hammer, and heating it to 300-400 degrees is safe. It may drop on at 400. I like to stand 'em on end on the floor to install, but in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 496
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

The post shouldn't spin, and yeah it might bite you BUT a push start and you're on your way.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

No, the graphtite ropes don't need to soak like the old ones. Roll them in place, trim correctly then a bit of oil on them before the crank goes in.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 496
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Powermaster-9507-Flathead-Ford-V8-Gear-Reduction-Starter,2404.html


This is the good Powermaster starter. The one that looks like a normal flathead starter...not...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-30-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 54 Mercury-box on firewall ID

If you have overdrive, is it the OD relay?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 226 engine reading 80# of oil pressure

First thing I'd do is get it fully up to temp and see what it reads. If still high I'd plumb in a mechanical gauge and see what it says. I think it's very unlikely to have 80 warmed up.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,367
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Relieving 8BA Block

Do they translate well to the Ford flathead engine? Interesting, and welcome back.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Anyone know torque spec for aluminum heads and Water Pumps

Snug with a short wrench...not aware of any official spec.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Those margins will run just fine. I admit to having ground the diameter of a valve down to get a thicker margin, but only if the seat is low enough on the face to still be nicely placed. You're...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Heavy liquid assembly lube is much preferred over any type of grease, which can dry out and restrict oil if not run soon after assembling. As for cam lobes, most likely with the low pressures we see...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Lots of flatheads running intake valves for intake valves and working just fine. I wouldn't hesitate.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise

Ah, but Gary's talking about heading into a 40 mph wind plus the 32's speed. Wind like that's pretty common here and makes the air speed 80-100 mph in our cars. Gets pretty noisy! :D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,679
Posted By cadillac512
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Can you measure the lobes of your new cam to see if they are ground with any taper? I'd be interested to know, and it'll make a difference on how you proceed with lifter inspection.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 27,116
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Isky 404A cam - Harley Davidson grind?

No, the PM starter gear has a bevel that lets it work with the ring gear as-is.


Now back to camshaft discussion.....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-14-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Helmet Distributor Issues

I don't understand the % figures for dwell. Do you mean degrees? If so, you should be in the 30's, not nearly so high. Your points gaps must be way too low. Generally gaps in the .016 range will work...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Drove 30mi round trip burned 1qt oil

If the OP goes with Gary's earlier cocktail I sure hope I'm not the one to get the rebuild job. :eek::eek:
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,884
Posted By cadillac512
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft

If it helps, my "EA" cam in the 260" Merc will go 'round a corner at 10 mph in high gear and pull right back up to road speed no problem.This is with 3.54 gears and 29" tires. Idles smooth. You're...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Drove 30mi round trip burned 1qt oil

I think Gary may be sampling his still. LOL!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,546
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

You are correct.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 822
Posted By cadillac512
Re: Off topic. Remember TV show Columbo?

Columbo's never-seen but often referenced wife. :D:D
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