Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2022, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,711
Re: Infrared Heat Gun Question
When testing steam and condensate systems in a factory we spray painted flat black on the spot we wanted to test.Ronnieroadster thanks for the ice cube idea.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2022, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,161
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2021, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,945
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2021, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,092
Re: Center main blowout
I lost a center main cap.the crank also broke in half.that gave me a
reason to buy a Merc. crank. For peace of mind I installed a center
main strap.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2020, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 6,358
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2019, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,687
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2015, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,047
Re: 8BA center main ?
Check the bearing web and pan rails for cracks. my 50 F-1 did the same thing, but it also broke the crank in half. A local commercial engine rebuilder had a cap that required a light center line hone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2015, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,517
Re: F-1 door handles
For a temporary fix slip a small rubber O ring over the handle and let it drop into the gap between the handle and the door.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2014, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,608
Re: Vapor lock Stromberg vs Holley
I was blinded by the fact that all my problems started after I installed the Stromberg, It turns out it was a fuel delivery problem,pump going bad. I drained the fluid from the liquid filled gauge it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2014, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,608
Re: Vapor lock Stromberg vs Holley
GM
Sounds like you have made a thorough study of the vapor lock problem,I am running a electric pump at the tank to a Holley regulator into a 3 carb. fuel block. The secondarys are block off for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2014, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,608
Re: Vapor lock Stromberg vs Holley
Ross F-1
I am running a MSD distributor with mechanical advance only.and a
6A capacitive discharge box. Timing set at 2 initial 18 at 1700 total 20.
I have run this set up with a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2014, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,608
Vapor lock Stromberg vs Holley
I have never had a vapor lock with a Holley 94 but after changing to a Stromberg 48 I am experiencing what appears to be a vapor lock. Runs out of fuel and will not restart, but after a cool down...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2013, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,062
Re: Factory 3x2 intake?
I run a three carb manifold on my 50 F-1,I was at a show and did not know what class I was in. I ask the head of the show, he says original stock. I win first place, after picking up my award someone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2013, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,878
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2013, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,398
Re: Starting a Flathead
My old Dad told me to put your mouth over the tank filler neck and blow, it will push the gas up to the carb. If you don't like the taste of gas get a electric fuel pump.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2013, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 82,714
Re: 6.00X16 radial conversion
I ran LT 215/85/R16 tubeless on stock rims for 12 years and 7:50/R16 Diamondbacks wide whites for 4 years, no problems.love the Diamondbacks.
My 1950 F-1 truck had the death wobble with bias ply...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2013, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,886
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2013, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2013, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 15,289
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2012, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,740
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2012, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 22,765
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2012, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,861
Re: Starting flatheads
My Dad told me to put your mouth on the gas tank filler and blow into the gas tank.I have a electric fuel pump now,don't like the taste of this new gas.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2012, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,932
Re: 52 8rt engine pings going up hill
I had the same ping problem with a Vintage Speed 3x2 set up with progressive
linkage. After polishing combustion chambers,changing timing etc. I found the secondary carb butterfly's leaking through...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2012, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,751
Re: more F1 help please
The starter button is hot all the time, even with the ignition switch off.Some added a cut off switch to the button as a safety device.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2011, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,010
Re: 1950 f1 tire/rim question
I have run tubeless radials for over 15 years with the original rims. when running bias ply tires the truck had a bad death wobble after changing to radials no more wobble and the truck handled much...
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