Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: "help"
The rope crank seals can make engine hard to turn. Was it tight prior to installing timing cover & oil pan.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 666
Re: "help"
Take it back apart. You have something seriously wrong. First 1by 1 loosen rod nuts each time try to turn engine. Be sure to have rubber tubing on rod bolts so as not to damage crank journals as you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,832
Re: Australian 1940-1941 Ford Open Cab Pick-Ups
This is from my home town. I worked on it during my teens & have driven it several times. It was still part of the operating fleet in the early 70s. My Dad also worked on it many years earlier than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 154
Re: Cam swap
It would depend what springs are in it now & what the current spring tension is condition of springs are they already shimmed. You should always check installed height spring tension.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,110
Re: How To Remove Cosmoline
Tom you have had a lot of answers to your question but I have the easiest solution to your question. I would gladly come & remove your cosmoline complete with block. Problem solved.
Cheers
Tony
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,434
Re: Calling Ol'Ron, calling Ol'Ron...
Too many unknown variables. How much previously has been cut from valve stems. Exact length of valve. How much valve has by ground. Condition of seats. Installed height of seat. The list goes on of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 439
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,434
Re: Calling Ol'Ron, calling Ol'Ron...
As GM alluded to when building engines guessing is never acceptable. Along with any other engine spec you should ALWAYS check valve seat pressure. Guessing is gambling. How much do you have in your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,901
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 785
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2021, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 689
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2021, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 994
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 951
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 483
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 560
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 235
Re: 52 F1 cluster gear
It is located by the shaft. Doesn’t matter how much it floats in cluster before shaft is installed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 676
Re: Crab distributor or ???
Your helmet can be set up just like a crab (contact Mike @ thirdgen) the have skip rewind a helmet coil for you set up for 12v whatever polarity you choose & you will have a winner.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 841
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2021, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 497
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 361
Re: aluminum housed oil pump
Ron I also have one that is brand new somewhere that I to purchased off eBay. Sorry I’m of no help as I have not used it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 522
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 394
Re: Head bolt sealant
I have used 3m weatherstrip adhesive for longer than I can remember on dozens of not hundreds is engines to include flatheads, small & bb Chevy. Never a leak or issue.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 341
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 703
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2020, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 941
Re: bent axle
Holy cow Brian. You have had a rough time. So glad you’re okay. Best wishes for a safer 2021. Let me know if there’s any parts you need for the 35. The HD parts may be harder to find let me know...
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