Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-18-2021, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 16,375
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-17-2021, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 16,375
WANTED 77-79 LTD or Ranchero Parking Light
I am trying to help my kid brother out. He needs a nice original or NOS front driver side parking lamp. If ya have one or know of somewhere I might find one please let me know.
Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2020, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,316
Re: I need 40 ford marker light lenses.
I had tried with some of the major vendors and all the area swap meets. Posting here was the best though. Within an hour I got a PM offering up a pair of NOS lenses. I appreciate everyone's help. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2020, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,316
I need 40 ford marker light lenses.
I have been working hard on my buddy's 1940 ford 2 dr sedan. I should be painting it soon. I have not been able to find front marker light lenses anywhere. Anyone have any info that might lead me...
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Forum: Early V8
07-15-2019, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,150
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Forum: Early V8
07-15-2019, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Early V8
07-13-2019, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Early V8
06-25-2019, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,150
1950 Ford 2Dr Sedan
I am selling my 1950 Ford 2Dr Sedan. I have too many projects and this one must go! Car is missing the motor, transmission, radiator, front bumper, and seats. Looks as though everything else is in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2018, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,362
Re: Problems Setting Valve Lash
My late Grandfather made a living working on these things. One of my old bosses once said to me that my Grandpa had forgotten more about cars than the two of us would ever know! I am sure he was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,362
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,362
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,362
Re: Problems Setting Valve Lash
OK,
How is the cylinder numbering then? I always thought the number one was the closest to the front of the engine and then all odd cylinders followed behind it, even on the other side? ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,362
Problems Setting Valve Lash
I am in the process of completing my first Flathead build. All has gone smoothly until now. I found the instructions:
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Forum: Model-A
04-14-2016, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,451
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Forum: Late V8
04-14-2016, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,592
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Forum: Late V8
03-25-2016, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,592
390 FE Bell Housing, Flywheel, and Clutch Fork
I have an origonal Ford FE (Ford Edsel) bell housing flywheel and clutch fork. This should work for 3 and 4 speed manual transmissions. Will bolt to 330 FT V8, 332 V8, 352 V8, 360 V8, 361 FT V8,...
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Forum: Model-A
03-25-2016, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,451
1928-1929 Sedan Rear fenders
I have a pair of origonal 1928-1929 model A sedan fenders. They have been sandblasted and primed. No bondo in them. A little dinged up but could easily be smoothed out with a little hammer and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2011, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,487
Re: Crank & Bearing Help For 8BA V8
I appreciate your input. I likely will not be racing the car but may make a pass or 2 at the local track just for kicks. I do want to be able to drive the car quite a bit. Hope to enjoy the hell...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2011, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,487
Re: Crank & Bearing Help For 8BA V8
I have found a supplier who can get me .040 under bearings. I have learned my crank is right at the lower limit and could be polished and use .030 under bearings. Should I just polish it out or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2011, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,331
Rebuilding an 8BA, Need Help With Parts Selection
I just dropped my block and crank off at the machine shop to have them hot tanked and magnafluxed. I am looking at what I need to make my 8BA a reliable long running engine. The shop has told me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2011, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,487
Re: Crank & Bearing Help For 8BA V8
Well, I have good news and more good news. First of all my crank is in pretty good shape. I took a micrometer to it and found my mains to be 2.468" and my rod journals to be 2.109". The standard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2011, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,487
Crank & Bearing Help For 8BA V8
I am working on an 8BA motor. I have it all torn down and ready to go out for hot tank and magnaflux. Nothing outwardly wrong with the motor so far. Good .040 over 4 ring pistons, pin ends tight...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2011, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,958
Re: Help with an 8BA Flathead V8
Yup! A valve was the problem. A little heat with the propane torch and some Kroil and it finally let go.
As far as valves and seats go. Should I plan to have hardened seats installed? And...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2011, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,205
Re: Hogs Head Help
Can I use one of these hogs heads from any truck 4 speed or is there a certain year range? What do they typically sell for? The adaptor looks real nice, however it is certainly a part I can make...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2011, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,205
Re: Hogs Head Help
Not a rel big concern for me. I can easily machine an adapter for hogs head to T5. However going from bell housing to T5 is much tougher. Thanks for the tip!
Mike :cool:
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