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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,254
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: what was your first car and how much did you pay

1937 dodge coupe paid $30.16 years old never got it running . For $75. I got a 1953 ford 2dr flat head V8 . I was snake bit At this time 61 years later I am driving a 53 ford 2dr with a flathead v8
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,589
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: Happy Birthday Ol' Ron

happy birth day . Ever think about writing a book on flatheads ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-16-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: 53 Ford Car Center Grille

try flipping it over there is a left and right side
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: Any one know what year and model this vent window is from

looks like the ones on my 53 2dr
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,251
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: 89 today

Happy Birthday Ole Ron
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-14-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,949
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

that looks like a great winter project
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,510
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: carburator

Again I thank all of you for the help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-25-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,510
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: carburator

Thank you all I am going to have some fun.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-25-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,510
Posted By Mike Mayer
carburator

I have a four bolt mercury intake I want to go to a GM two barrel witch carb should I use /
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: 8BA Flathead crankcase breather tube

I have one . You can have it for the shipping . I live in southwestern ohio. I hope you can find one locally. If not I have one.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,448
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: bore

I am using the three piece ring i have three types of ring compressers .
my favorite is a clamp type thanks to all of you you have no idea how much help you have been this is my last build I am...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,448
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: bore

thank you all I now have all my ducks in a row I am not a kiwi but i am an Ohio Buckeye that is a useless nut.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,448
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: bore

no with the rings
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,448
Posted By Mike Mayer
bore

I have a .0040 over bore on an 8ba I know this is basic but what is the bore in inches ? i am having a problem my pistons are very tight in the bore. I have to tap them to get them installed. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,236
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: heads

Thank you all I now have a plan
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,236
Posted By Mike Mayer
heads

I have a set of EBA heads What i need to know is it worth having them milled or just leave them alone
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,455
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: "help"

thank you all I am ready to go .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,455
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: "help"

thank you all I will now be able to get the job done correctly .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,455
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: "help"

Thank you
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,455
Posted By Mike Mayer
"help"

I can't remember if the cylinders have to be beveled after boring . I found a problem with my new Hastings rings the third ring is a three part ring . some of the thin rings were bent . I am sure it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,759
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: "help"

Everything checked out on the main bearings and rod bearings .I could turn the motor over with a breaker bar with 4 pistons installed ,but it was stiff . as I installed the rest of them it got...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,759
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: "help"

0040 bore new pistons . That is a fresh bore .no ridge
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,759
Posted By Mike Mayer
"help"

I am building a 8ba I install new rings and now I have to use a pipe wrench with a piece of pipe to turn the motor over. The rings are hastings . I am concerned . I don't believe the starter will...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,084
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: using the stock mechanical fuel pump with electric

that has been my set up for at least 10 yrs works very well
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,612
Posted By Mike Mayer
Re: The Radiator Blues - Let's Pray

Check your motor mounts I had that same think happen to me in 1962
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