Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2023, 09:27 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2023, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,693
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2023, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,693
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2023, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,693
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2023, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,693
Re: Fan shaft / bearing assembly
@19Fordy: Do you know where I could get a fan bearing assembly? In your post 3 years ago you. Mentioned @drake are these still available? Yep, you were right mine went out the other day aftera...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2023, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,761
Re: Lubricating fan?
Thanks! I wonder if these are still available somewhere.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2023, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,761
Re: Lubricating fan?
Hi guys, it has been a long time since I have posted. Haven't had much time to work on the Bord 4rd. She runs great but I let my fan hub go dry on a fairly long drive. I remember someone sent me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,153
Re: Flathead 8BA RPM
I searched the differential and I can't find anything resembling a ratio. Have posted some pictures maybe someone can ID from that or direct me where to look.
But I also did some testing:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,153
Re: Flathead 8BA RPM
I'll have to look at oil pressure again don't remember for sure but I'm thinking around 40PSI. Motor was just rebuilt, has around 100 miles on it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,153
Re: Flathead 8BA RPM
Thanks for doing the math frnkeor. I appreciate that!!! I will see if I can find some numbers on the axle this weekend.
The question remains, if it is running 3300 RPM at 65. Is that too fast...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2022, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,153
Re: Flathead 8BA RPM
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'm pretty sure about the Speedometer because I am using my Garmin and the Speedometer ties right out to that. It could be any of the other suggestions though. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2022, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,153
Flathead 8BA RPM
What are your opinions on max RPM for a fresh 8BA engine? I have a 1950 F3 4 speed, not sure what rear axle ratio is other than I'm sure it is original. I can cruze comfortably at 60+ MPH. However,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2022, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,388
Re: 1950 F3 Wheels
Thanks for the information! I will check that out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2022, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,388
Re: 1950 F3 Wheels
Interesting, I need to find out what ratio I have. Would be great to have another gear but would also like to keep it stock. I wonder if anyone on can say what a safe max RPM is for stock 8BA? It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2022, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
Re: 1950 Radiator Options
I had mine rebuilt by Glenn-Ray Radiator in Wausau, WI. Very happy with the results.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2022, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,388
Re: 1950 F3 Wheels
Appearantly I missed this earlier, do you still have the 19.5 rims?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2021, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,707
Re: There's paint under there!!!
I got tired of looking at the white stuff so tonight I wiped it down with motor oil. I imagine it just covered it up but I figured I don't have much to loose. It will protect it for now and I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2021, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,707
Re: There's paint under there!!!
Somewhere someone recommended Rust Mort. It works awesome! It devolves rust before your eyes! The instructions say to rinse with water after. But, now I have this white milky residue everywhere....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2021, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2021, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2021, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 892
1950 F3 Door window bottom rail
My door window has come loose from the bottom rail and that let's that rail bind up against the side rails. All of this needs to be rebuilt with new seals. But really don't have time for that now. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Re: 1950 F3 Ignition switch and door lock
I sent my door lock to FlatHeadCoupe, John McClure and within a day after he received it he sent me a quote listing out everything I need to have an OEN matched set. He shipped out my order and sent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2021, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Re: 1950 F3 Ignition switch and door lock
Finally got back to this. Got the door lock out. The set screw was the issue, finding it was!!! LOL The manual wasn't kidding when it said "under the door seal". Once I found that screw it came...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2021, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,707
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2021, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Re: Seat belts, 1950 F3
Thanks guys! I'll check them out.
Ross F-1, I was eyeing up that channel too but wanted to see what you all are doing.
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