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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
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Re: BB stamped on my 36 ford

Thanks for the info. Mine has cast iron heads .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By hombres ruin
BB stamped on my 36 ford

Hi guys I have a 36 roadster and my 21 stud has BB stamped on the block on the passenger side. Does this indicate a truck engine?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,880
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Do modern style thermostats work in 59 stylle heads?

Who wants cheap crap from China the doesn’t work, doesn’t fit when you can have quality from the US that does work ? We all know the problems with off shore garbage and re pop nightmares.. this time...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,880
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Do modern style thermostats work in 59 stylle heads?

Yes it works with stock hoses. I spoke to him and mentioned this and he said it wouldn’t be a problem
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,880
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Do modern style thermostats work in 59 stylle heads?

Noble speed on the east coast make inline thermostats for flatheads that fit and stay in place . This guy is doing this all in the states and from
His small factory . The quality is outstanding
Forum: Early V8 01-04-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
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Forum: Early V8 12-19-2023, 11:02 PM
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Forum: Early V8 12-16-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By hombres ruin
1936 grill guard

1936 Grill guard . Good chrome , not show but great driver quality. Has all the bolt on attachments. $60 plus shipping. Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: What’s a good spark plug for a 36

Better as in champion have suffered poor quality control and poor manufacturing processes.. I don’t have anything wrong with my engine. But of you do a search here you will see many have had an...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: What’s a good spark plug for a 36

I have stock heads . Checking to see if there is something better than the champion for a 36 engine.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-25-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By hombres ruin
What’s a good spark plug for a 36

Hi guys I recently acquired a 36 roadster deluxe, and wanted to know what are the best plugs for a 21 stud 36 motor? I know champion have had some criticisms so what are you guys using and have found...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,711
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Carson Top

Carson tops are huge in the kustom scene at the moment with many skilled craftsmen applying the trade on a lot of 36 ,35 fords and 39/40 Mercurys. Check out Martinez industries in palm
Desert . His...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,711
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Carson Top

There are a few making Carson tops out there, the best is Martinez industries out in palm desert. He is an absolute expert craftsman who knows how it was done back in the day
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-29-2023, 10:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,698
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: JSeery ... How Very Sad!

Jerry was logical, rational and very helpful.. something we hardly see today. He will be missed
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-10-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,333
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Stromberg 97

Only genuine strongberg carbs, i wouldn’t risk it or say it’s worth it to put garbage on your ride. When it comes to performance and hassle free operation only Genuine 97s . I haven’t had one issue...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Oil line location 41 Ford

That’s what I was thinking as well.. why would one route it that way? Are there benefits at all? I have great oil pressure and it’s never been an issue. Where is it exactly going into?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By hombres ruin
Oil line location 41 Ford

Hi guys looking to install a beehive oil filter on the firewall , my oil line runs from the filter to behind and underneath of the distributor.. is this a modification by the previous owner and where...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,627
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Another E-Failure

Original distributor re built by bubba .. never had a problem never looked back never needed an e fire .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,652
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Stock oil housing to bee hive oil housing install

Any one have any info on the beehive from speedway? Does it have the requirements for oil pressure with that restriction it has built in? Anyone run one?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,652
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Stock oil housing to bee hive oil housing install

Thanks for that. Speedway has it listed for flathead engines with a restrictor hole in the center of the filter housing body. This would be for the reason you mentioned?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,652
Posted By hombres ruin
Stock oil housing to bee hive oil housing install

Hi guys . I want to convert my stock oil housing on my 41 coupe to a beehive firewall mounted set up. Anything I should know before the swap? Are the fittings on the lines usable on the beehive...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,070
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Navarro heads and the oil housing

31 coupe thanks for the link .. this seems to be a good route to take after considering what you said . Grade 8 quality and is the right hight for the heads. Pricey yes, but well worth it. Thanks...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-01-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,070
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Navarro heads and the oil housing

Hey guys revisiting this thread .. I haven’t got around to doing this.. any idea what length head stud would be applicable for the oil housing (3 studs)on these Navarro heads which are stock in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-16-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,070
Posted By hombres ruin
Re: Navarro heads and the oil housing

Bored and stroked do you happen to know what thickness for the spacers? Also is the longer stud a 3.5 inch?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-16-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,070
Posted By hombres ruin
Navarro heads and the oil housing

Hi guys. I have a 41 ford and I am about to put Navarro heads on. Problem is the fins on the head won’t allow for the oil filter bracket to be bolted onto the heads. H&H said I could use three longer...
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