Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2021, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 362
Re: The Right Stuff
The stuff is actually a lot better than anything else I have used. Its expensive but when I use it its for some extremely demanding application. Example I use no gaskets on some of my race engines...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,439
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 551
Re: Chevy distibutor question for Bubba...
The Accel distributer is by far the best type to convert for the flathead. And as Deuce5window wrote they are plentiful and cheap to buy. The many I have converted for others have all performed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 227
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 227
Re: 32 roadster body dimension
Just measured my original Henry Ford body this is what I get 50-5/16. I will tell you my body lines and door gaps are spot on.
Ronnieroadster
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 908
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,228
Re: Power Nation Flathead
Phil Landry runs a land speed record holding Fox bodied Mustang with a turbo charged Flathead Ford V-8 proving it will work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 469
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,228
Re: Power Nation Flathead
Thats a great video Pete Thanks for posting it. Seeing how well the car pulls in high gear tells me the final change gear ratio is in the high 4's am I close?
Ronnieroadster
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Forum: Early V8
12-28-2020, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 391
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 508
Re: 8BA Style Timing Cover Queries
As 51 Merc noted check the cam to cover end play. If its excessive that would explain why someone drilled that hole which could be used to hold some type of thrust limiting device.
Your cover...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 936
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 936
Re: Grancor Intake Manifold
The Grancor 4 barrel intake is identical to the Weiand casting just the name is different. The carb used on these early intakes was the GM square bolt pattern four barrel used on Caddy's, Buicks and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,228
Re: Power Nation Flathead
Hi Guys here's answers to some of the questions.
DD The whining sound you hear is the water pump after a run we continue circulating water doing this helps in eliminating cylinder cracks. Another...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2020, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 675
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2020, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,228
Re: Power Nation Flathead
Jack please don't take my comment the wrong way. The mystery of the 200 HP flathead is what I'm referring to. Two flathead designs that are worth investigating are the Briggs and Stratton 5 HP...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2020, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,228
Re: Power Nation Flathead
Some answers are secrets 200 HP from a normally aspirated flathead is it possible the answer is yes. No I will not give the details except this using todays technology as applied to conventual...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,228
Re: Power Nation Flathead
Nope just 300 from a 1950 Ford Flathead burning gasoline.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuRbG60gTpM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 936
Re: Grancor Intake Manifold
Cobbie a price for the Grancor 4 barrel intake should be around $800.00 as a starting price and then see what one is willing to offer. The intakes value is more based on being collectable. I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 640
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 740
Re: 1932 V-8 original steel cam
The easiest way is look at the center cam bearing journal you will see an X grove shape made by grinding the grove radiates outward from the center of the journal. This grove allowed for additional...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 952
Re: What do you guys use?
I never use the brake pedal when bleeding brakes on all my vehicles including early Ford. What I do is really simple. I use air above the brake fluid in the reservoir to move the fluid once the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 740
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 740
1932 V-8 original steel cam
I'm in the process of building a flathead V-8 which will have an original Ardun overhead valve conversion on it. The preferred cam for the way I'm building this particular engine is the Ford V-8...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 887
Re: Tireshop for '37 Ford wheels
Todays tire machines have four air operated self adjusting griping points that grip on the back inside radius of the rim. They are designed to hold all types of rims steel and aluminum and being...
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