Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 12:53 PM
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Re: "help"
Do what 19Fordy said. I had a sbc that while putting in the pistons and after installing the last one couldn't turn the crank. Thought that was odd, so took that rod cap off and the set of new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 47
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Re: ultimate flathead
Id like to see that fan at 12k. Of course it never had to survive that. Maybe that article came out on April 1st.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 623
Re: Toilet paper oil filter adapter
I would never use one for oil but I have a Motor Guard filter in my air line coming from my air compressor to my paint gun that you can use cheap toilet paper rolls in. I change it often and also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2021, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 994
Re: 266 versus 276 CI?
Perhaps your machinist did a sonic test and determined there was enough core shift to make the recommendation he did. If it were me, I would listen to him.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2021, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,314
Re: The new 1940 Ford Book is now available
Anyone judging a 40 passenger car needs to spend some time with this book. Everyone restoring one needs to HAVE this book if they are truly interested in making the car like it was when it rolled...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,468
Re: headers vs duals
I know of a dyno test of Fenton vs stock exhaust and the stock Ford exhaust manifolds made slightly more HP. The person who performed the test builds everything from flatheads to certified aircraft...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,616
Re: Black single stage paint.
russcc, it is my belief that touching up old lacquer with enamel or urethane would be quite noticeable. If it were me I would find some black lacquer and correct thinner for that and try to blend...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,453
Re: Best paint for painting over rust
Rust Mort is a great way to convert Iron Oxide into black Iron phosphate which stops it. Then paint over it with whatever you want. Of course wire brush or scrape any loose rust off before the Rust...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 600
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 600
Re: 91A-8600 Radiator fan
Mac VP I get 3" exactly on the 91A --- 3 5/8" on the 19A . I hooked a tape on the flare at the base where the blades mount and measured to the mounting flange (not the part that indexes into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,616
Re: Black single stage paint.
I only use single stage paint for the same reason you don't like base/clear. If you don't put clear over the single stage it doesn't have the "plastic" look of base/clear. I have had very good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,264
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 600
Re: 91A-8600 Radiator fan
I have a known 19A fan, will measure it tomorrow. How are you measuring it, from the mounting surface to the backside of the fan blades?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2021, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 888
Re: A ‘40 project for Kube?
Yep, I remember all those guys and cars. I think I built a model of the El Matador. The annealed metal certainly moves easier.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 888
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 888
Re: A ‘40 project for Kube?
That looks a lot like the car my friend lost last year due to old tires. I posted pictures in my MISC folder when it happened. And yes that car had flames painted on the front before the blown...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 351
Re: Tacking Strip for '40 5W
Fred, you can use 3M black weather strip adhesive and glue tacking material where you can't use original type staples. Around the windshield of my 40 coupe I just glued waterproof cardboard cut to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 962
Re: 40 Merc under-dash switches
The dash light switch is integral with the headlight switch on 40 Fords, so I suspect same on a Merc. When the headlights are on, the dash lights are on and adjustable via the rheostat you found....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 650
Re: Length Limit for Priority Mail Shipping
Good info regarding USPS measurements. All the carriers seem to use a similar way. The "dimensional weight" idea really sucks. When I complained about being charged for a box that a new seat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2020, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 686
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2020, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 536
Re: Ticking noise?
Perhaps a worn fuel pump push rod. Check the fan, I know of a club member who had a ticking noise that turned out to be the fan blades were loose on the hub.
Good luck on finding it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 598
Re: '40 Garnish screws
Restoration Specialties has oval head slotted stainless screws you can polish.
Great people, I got all the slotted screws for my 40 wagon from them. They are in PA. Give them a call or look on...
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