Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Door Handle pulls out
I only know how to email photos. I’ve got a screen shot of a correct handle assembly. It will show the way it should look . The remaining piece is still attached to your door and will come off easily...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 191
Re: Door Handle pulls out
Oh boy , wait . I now see it did break . But you’ll need a new handle . Its easy as described to remove and replace .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 191
Re: Door Handle pulls out
Not so . On the door edje , jamb , ther is a hole where a oval head screw goes to secure the handle . Actually it’s easy . It’s raining now but if you want a picture, I can email you one tomorrow . I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,716
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,281
Re: Where’s my water going?
Number 3 plug looks a little bit more white on the porcelain but not that much .Id not worry about it . Something I noticed was the amount of thread that could be in the chamber . Did you check it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,862
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
Just a test idea . If the swith is npt cant we just hook it to a grease gun and pump a very little . Or make a zerk fitting to the correct brake light switch thread . I know you’d have to rinse out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 813
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,281
Re: Where’s my water going?
How much water are we talking about , ?
You could pull plugs when cool and inspect for moisture or a different color plug from the rest .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 832
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 402
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 813
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,451
Re: V8 Engine
Ditto previous posts about checking good connections . Battery to body , engine and battery to solenoid solenoid to starter , etc
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,441
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
I do not think having 2 different chamber volumes is ever correct . It’ll work but not correct. Especially when rebuilding a motor and you have a chance to correct it .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,441
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
Its always best to have equal chamber cc but back in the day you got what was available .
If you weren’t so far away Id trade you either head you want .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 740
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.
Check the amps required to run an electrical vacuum pump . I would just run the engine vacuum with a extra holding tank. Easier and probably cheaper . Just my opinion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 813
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,441
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
I’ve got the exact same mis matched heads on my lb 36 std bore steel piston motor. I ran that motor for 5-6 years and never could tell the difference. Of course I knew they looked different but it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 620
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 365
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,232
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,096
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 462
Re: Cam Specs Again
That looks like the markings on the JC whitney cam I bought many many years ago . I’m going from memory but it was the first HP cam I bought and I had to cut alot of lawns to purchase it . JC Whitney...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 947
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,799
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
If the runout is less than a few thousandths I would thik the lash would not care and the lobe is going to lift the valve off the seat . Just my opinion
If you never measured the cam and just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,944
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