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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 772
Posted By 69a
Re: Oil capacity clarification

The most important thing we need to know is the actual level of the oil when "FULL". Too many tube and stick variations.
I got an 8RT pan and put 5 quarts of oil in it. This measured 5" from the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 772
Posted By 69a
Re: Oil capacity clarification

I have two 8BA's. Tube should measure 7 3/4" extended from the fitting on the oil pan.
The FULL mark should be 12 1/2" below that.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 287
Posted By 69a
Re: Engine loping along. Cannot retard spark.

You need to rotate the body of the distributor by one or two teeth.
Make a mental note of where no. 1 sparkplug wire comes out of the cap.
Remove the cap and turn over the motor so that the rotor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 06:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By 69a
Re: 8ba oil pump question

It probably makes no difference, either way. The main concern is that the surface that faces the gears is flat and smooth. The bruising of the surface caused by the spring washers will be worse than...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,589
Posted By 69a
Re: 1947 Ford Flathead Clutch Replacement

Have you removed the rear wheels? I never had a problem with floor pan clearance.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2024, 01:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 490
Posted By 69a
Re: 8RT vs Early 24-stud Length

Same!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,589
Posted By 69a
Re: 1947 Ford Flathead Clutch Replacement

If you do it by taking out the engine. Carefully mark where the hinges bolt to the cowel. I prefer to drop the diff, with wheels removed. You can change the clutch from the top. Make sure to use a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By 69a
Re: 8BA oil filter disconnected; trouble?

That makes sense. I've had 8BA's but not in Shoeboxes. I've always put the restrictor in the block, when using a bypass filter.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By 69a
Re: 8BA oil filter disconnected; trouble?

Make sure you are 100% sure it is a bypass filtering system. I don't know why you would lose your pressure sensor when you disconnected it.
Bypass filters will leak if there is no restrictor on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,031
Posted By 69a
Re: Clutch won’t release

The main ingredient in WD40 is oil. Paraffin or kerosine.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 01:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,031
Posted By 69a
Re: Clutch won’t release

I wouldn't use WD40 or any petroleum based lubricant. Any oil that comes into contact with clutch/brake linings is asking for trouble.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,354
Posted By 69a
Re: 1941 Steering Column Shaft Removal

I'm just thinking out loud, I have built from scratch, a rack and pinion housing to convert from RH to LH drive. Still used the same gears. you should be able to swap out the the RHD worm without...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,704
Posted By 69a
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start

That is correct!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 03:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By 69a
Re: 59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side

The heads don't have a left or right. The gaskets have a front and back. It can be confusing, especially with the copper gaskets. Because one side looks different than the other. However it's not...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By 69a
Re: 59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side

There is a small notch cut in the edge of the gaskets. This notch goes to the front.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 840
Posted By 69a
Re: Remote oil filter- fill before install

The reason given to me was that if you prefill your filter you risk getting an air lock in your oil pump. Because after an oil change, you have to displace about 4oz of air on the intake side of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 04:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,704
Posted By 69a
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start

OhioRick is correct. Connect the doner battery first. Put one lead anywhere on the body (ground terminal on the battery is fine) and the other lead you can just hold firmly on either end of the cable...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 04:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 857
Posted By 69a
Re: speedway bullet-style spider cap wheel hub covers

Hi. Just looking at the kit components on the Speedway website, it appears that you just undo the nuts with a 13/16 socket. I'd recommend a 6point socket, just to be a bit gentler on the chrome.Most...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-27-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By 69a
Re: Advancing my distributor problems

Hi.
1) make a mental note of where the # one spark plug wire goes to the distributor (front plug on right side head)
2) Remove the distributor cap ant turn the engine over by hand until the rotor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-27-2023, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By 69a
Re: 8BA Truck oil Pan to install in 1946 Ford

You use the truck water pumps (8RT) bolted to your original engine mounts. and the wide belt to drive both pumps and the generator. I used the '46 fan. I'm not sure if I used the '46 crank pulley or...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 981
Posted By 69a
Re: Dual Stromberg questions

It could be the power valve leaking in the carb that won't respond when you adjust the idle mixture screws. It happened to me on a brand new 97. You can test the power valve by putting it in your...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2023, 03:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By 69a
Re: crab style dist button where to find

Perhaps the carbon "button" that contacts the rotor?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-08-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 990
Posted By 69a
Re: 80 lb oil pump in 1935 flathead - is this okay?

If you have a 80 lb relief on the pump and a 50 lb relief in the block, your engine oil pressure will never go higher than 50. You don't have to change anything!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-28-2023, 03:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By 69a
Re: Oil after break-in

VR1 is recommended because it has a high Zinc content which is beneficial for flat tappet engines. There are some on here that say we don't need it on our engines because of the low valve spring...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2023, 02:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,437
Posted By 69a
Re: WTB Full Flow Oil Conversion Kit

21stud. CORRECT!
I'd just like to add that if the internal filter bypass is open (which in reality will never happen with correct oil and filter changes at less than 10,000 miles) it will not effect...
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