Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2012, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: shocks and ride height
didn't read TJ's post until now, but, yep got some air shocks coming. Monroe cross referenced them to a MA820. we'll see.
after reading and pondering, it appears that is mere physics that has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2012, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
shocks and ride height
probably 7-8 years ago, i lowered the merc by using dropped uprights and lowering rear leaf springs, both of which were to give about 3 inches lowering. with that front dropped upright setup, i was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 3
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transmission leak
trying to stop this leak that caused the latest damage to the 3 speed OD/Transmission in my '51 Merc.
replaced the tailhousing seal, not leaking there. it's leaking where countershaft exits flush...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2011, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 29
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flathead builder
i've heard of a flathead rebuilder in the birmingham alabama area. anybody know of any contact info? or someone else in the southeast, south mississippi area?
thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2011, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 13
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'51 merc upgrade
i know what everyone's gonna say, but..........
after 18 years of keeping Bertha orignial, flathead, OD tranny, etc. it's finally time to upgrade the entire drive-train; motor, transmission,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2011, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
OD tranny issue
just returned from cruisin the coast and on the way down lost the OD and reverse. during the trip, the tranny thumped, like it was suddenly thrown out of OD, and it was. thought i'd check the reverse...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2011, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: last final hurdle, for your sake!
yep, that's where i'm trying to get it to; from my naked eye, i don't see any where the obvious ones usually are; it really looks good right now. after those few other removals, i'm gonna get it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2011, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,757
last final hurdle, for your sake!
okay, i had hoped to get this block down bare without any major catastrophies, and i think,hope,guess i have.
here's what's left. one side exhaust manifold was busted except for the front end and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2011, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
Re: another removal querstion
thanks to all; after i posted this question, i looked a little closer myself and saw where there's really no way, nor need to remove it. but....upon that inspecion, what about the sleeve that's down...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2011, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
another removal querstion
i've pretty much got my block teardown project complete, all but one bad exhaust manifold and this. how does the cylinder block oil pipe (laying in the bottom of the intake chamber) come out? i found...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2011, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,034
Re: flathead tear down progress
took the rod caps off, along with the main caps, only had one piston stuck so bad it wouldn't come out, even with a little coaxing with the ole BFH. gonna soak that one for a while. crank came right...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2011, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,034
Re: flathead tear down progress
probably should've just kept the original thread going as to not confuse.
jack, i've already got the valve assemblies out, as well as the cam.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2011, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,034
flathead tear down progress
still haven't been able to get it to rotate, even after PB Blasting the cylinders; went ahead and dropped the pan(appears to be a ford crank).gonna remove the oil pump and was considering going ahead...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2011, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Re: engine/block ID
all right, all valve assemblies are out, along with the cam. finding some evidence of mercury, 1CM on the oil pump drive cover, could this have a merc crank? could i be that lucky. other indications,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2011, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Re: valve order
thanks for that advice ole don; i know some have the logo, some don't. no logic as to which ones do/don't, i.e. intake vs. exhaust
to be honest, saw this reeeall cuute, valve assembly tray on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2011, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
valve order
if i don't plan on re-using any of the valve assemblies, parts etc. is there any use in keeping any order to them? i.e. which cylinder they come from, intake vs. exhaust, all parts together, etc?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2011, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
Re: valve removal
okay, didn't realize the keys were up in the sleeves. took some rigging of the spring compression tool i had but....4 down, 12 to go. then on to the pistons.
thanks for all the info.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2011, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
valve removal
pardon me for asking everytime i hit a bump in the road, but....
the manual describes removal of valves basically as follows:
"...pry guide downward," (apparently pulling it down out of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2011, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,520
Re: i'm baaaccckk!!!
just haven't been on since way before the new site was formed. and had to have my login credintials and account password reactivated before i could post.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2011, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Re: engine/block ID
well i've got the intake off and both heads, and all 47 of the head bolts came out. that's right broke one off. i realized that the oil filter canister bracket was mounted with 3 of the head bolts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2011, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Re: engine/block ID
what i have found on the top rear of the block, between the intake gasket and the head reads as follows....either a 3 or 8 (someone's stamped an "X" over it and it's hard to tell, but i'm almost...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2011, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
engine/block ID
please take a look at my album and the pics and offer any info and/or comments on what this engine may have come out of. any comments or suggestions are appreciated. i've got the plugs out; still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2011, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,520
i'm baaaccckk!!!
just got my account reactivated and am glad to be back on 'the barn'. i've already contacted ol' ron about some info on rebuilding this flat block i acquired a few years back, for get this, $25.( no...
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