Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 05:33 PM
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Re: Electric steering
Mart, you are a brave man to drive a car with Italian electrics , specially the steering, LOL
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,102
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 608
Re: Stromberg 48
Its an easy job to adjust the 97 power valve to deliver the right amount,using an AF meter,
Arnold, the big 97 is NOT what you want, just the stock one.
Lawrie
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 608
Re: Stromberg 48
Buy a new UK made one Arnold, fit it and forget it, I have them on my A and V8s ,
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 01:49 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 05:31 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 608
Re: Stromberg 48
Tim, I. modified the float valve to make it operate with gravity flow, Its been on my A probably 20 yrs no drama,
I will look out some picks of it. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 608
Re: Stromberg 48
Arnold, I use a 97 on mine, you can get them brand new , I just do a mod on the float needle valve and it will run with out a fuel pump right down to an empty tank.,
Let me know if you want some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2021, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 45
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 27
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Re: What clutch would you use?
I have a 99a with 4 in and .040 over, stock cam and 97 carb, it would slip a 9in clutch no mater what springs I put in it.
go with a 10in and you wont have any problems
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Southside Obsolete
I buy lots of stuff from Fred , he is a great asset to our hobby.
who else would have NOS pedal bushes and shaft for our 33,
Thanks Fred
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 04:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 04:21 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,860
Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft
The only thing that I would like on my machine is some stuff ( software) that would map out the advance automatically ,rather than me physically do it ,
But as 35fordtn says ,it sure picks up ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,860
Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft
Great work,
I made my own distributor tester, brother in-law is an electrical guru who made his own electric motor bikes he is smart,
he made me the circuit board to drive the electric motor that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 09:20 PM
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8ba adaptors
any one have a pic of the engine stay rods adaptors when fitting an 8ba into an early car.
Thanks Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 8BA noisy valve update
NO, you may be lucky enough to look in to the piston with one of those cameras on a stick thing, but head off is the best way.
Lawrie
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2021, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,188
Re: Stud removal; broken stud process Q.
I have just removed 96 studs from two V8 engines, all came out with no drama.
Step one, cut off all studs about 3/4 inch up from block with a 4 in angle grinder with a cutoff wheel,
step two, get a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,729
Re: Engine removal '38 deluxe
One thing I do on our 33 is to loosen the two rear trans engine mounting bolts so when you pivot up the front of the trans to get the. engine out you dont stress the mount.
and when you put the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 05:36 PM
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Re: Failing health
Mate had it, he is 65 ,changed his diet and lost a bit of weight and so far he is fine.
Take care ,
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Head gasket .Which way
I too use the best gaskets graphite ones,BUT if you have to remove the heads ,most times I need to factory puller, and to clean up the block surface is a pain, .I block all the water passages with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 40
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Re: Aluminum heads
If you do swap out to the alloy heads, MAKE sure you check the piston to head clearance , do this over the whole top of the piston, I just been through this on my 99a engine, I removed the cast ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Selector fork minimum finger width?
Mart, I would weld it up with hard facing rod , BUT then you have to machine to the right thickness , and the right location, not all on one side.you can make a jig up and spin it in the lathe and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2021, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 622
Re: Brake knocking
I had a knocking every time I braked ,it was on the rear, was a loose shackle bush.
Lawrie
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