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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By flatford8
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over

Check the firing order......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,289
Posted By flatford8
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft

“ I guess I'm just easily amused, but thanks all of you for helping me through this.”
Imagining you in your robe and slippers, working in the shop …
Amuses the sh!t outta me!!……now my wife is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,774
Posted By flatford8
Re: Back end of a T-5

You got yourself a work of art there mistah…….Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 730
Posted By flatford8
Re: Off topic. Remember TV show Columbo?

He treated that thing like it was a brand new Cadillac !…….I loved when he talked about it like it was better than some rich guys Ferrari !!………great show! …..Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,774
Posted By flatford8
Re: Back end of a T-5

When you’re done..it’s gonna look like the one I bought…..I think you’re gonna like it!!…Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,774
Posted By flatford8
Re: Back end of a T-5

Ya done good ‘Ol Boy…..Mark
I’ve always loved the sound of a Hit&Miss engine running……very relaxing…. Now that I have some time…..I gotta start looking for one….
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,673
Posted By flatford8
Re: 34 3w

Congrats on the award........well deserved !!........Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,673
Posted By flatford8
Re: 34 3w

Your car looks AWESOME!!.....Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,774
Posted By flatford8
Re: Back end of a T-5

The earlier T-5’s have a tail shaft that uses a mechanical speedo. The ones from the trucks and vans have a forward shifter. The ones from Camaros and Mustangs the shifter is closer to the end of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,761
Posted By flatford8
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Gary,
Should the springs be painted?.......how do you prevent the paint from pealing and plugging up an oil passage?.......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,761
Posted By flatford8
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

The crown on the bottom is so that they rotate in the bore.....right??.......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,236
Posted By flatford8
Re: FlatheadCoupe John McClure

R I P....John.......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,761
Posted By flatford8
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

It don’t matter where you live……..I’m calling that Yankee Ingenuity! …….Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 940
Posted By flatford8
Re: 255 Merucry Dyno Pull

Nice!!......thanks for posting......sounds great!!.......I understood every word....people say I talk funny too!!........Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,161
Posted By flatford8
Re: Still sober

Well done!……. all of you!!…….Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 488
Posted By flatford8
Re: Lake pipes

Hold a tape measure from where you want them to start to where you want them to end. That will be your length. I’ve never used them but I would think 6”-12” would be a big deal in personal...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,813
Posted By flatford8
Re: Trip away in the33

I’m happy to see you on another trip!.....great pictures!......I can’t imagine the amount of work in painting those silos.....good stuff!.....Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By flatford8
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.

I’d start with a clean fuel filter and make sure the tank and fuel lines aren’t full of rusty crap. If there’s debris in any of those places, I’d take the carb apart and clean it also. When it dies,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,267
Posted By flatford8
Re: Installing a wiring harness

Are you a member of the EFV8 club?....Someone (or a couple people) may be able to help with the physical part and have some wiring experience......taking it to a shop may get quite expensive and they...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 533
Posted By flatford8
Re: Complicated Compression Ratio

If the heads are off the motor now, it’s the perfect time to check piston to head clearance with clay or aluminum foil balls.......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By flatford8
Re: Steering box mystery

When you’re driving, you have to remember to take as many left turns as you do rights!!.......No really, I have a ‘50 and a ‘51 with the horn wire that is routed down the steering shaft and it’s...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,241
Views: 364,516
Posted By flatford8
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck

Hey there Chris.....most of our snow is gone....rain today is washing the salt off the roads....but our half mile of dirt road is a muddy mess....it’s gonna be awhile before my car sees the paved...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,131
Posted By flatford8
Re: Find out more about my '37 fordor

I like it Tom.....and congrats on mastering posting pics.....videos usually go to YouTube with a link posted here.....Nice car!.....Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,131
Posted By flatford8
Re: Find out more about my '37 fordor

Sounds like an “old guy” is still taking really good care of your car.....LOL....some pics would be nice.....Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,271
Posted By flatford8
Re: Any value in a 21 stud flattie?

I have most of a ‘32 engine.....block, crank, cam, rods and pistons, oil pump, generator. Missing heads and intake. Somebody that has a use for it needs to own it....what’s something like that...
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