Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:37 PM
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Re: Rebuilt starter
I went ahead and bought the 12V 56 Ford model - as I want to go through the conversion process with a 6V core and see how things work out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 51
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Re: Original 1932 Standard Coupe up for auction
Somebody had better want it really bad to throw $40K at it . . . and then tens of thousands more to get it "restored" or "hotrodded" - the money will be spent in some direction and now they'll have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: how to measure crankshaft end play
I try to stay within the spec . . . otherwise either the thrust surfaces of the rear main bearings are worn, or the crank thrust surfaces . . . or both.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 882
Re: Water is not supposed to be there...
Looks like a crack to me. You'll need to pull the motor down to sleeve it anyway, so I'd do a pressure test on the block - you'll then know for sure where the crack(s) are.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 882
Re: Water is not supposed to be there...
Yep - that would do it! Has had water in the cylinder for awhile - can see the rust pitting.
My guess is that you should be able to sleeve that one hole, put new rings on the piston and be good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,055
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,348
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,055
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 372
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 408
Re: 1940 Ford Cluster Gear Question
The cluster you have is very serviceable - especially if somebody takes a high-speed die-grinder and polishes the tips of the teeth in question. It is easy to do and I've done it on quite a few used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 6,705
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?
Hell, I'm a babe in the woods, 61 . . . hard to imagine as I think I act like about 16 at any given time of day.
Truthfully, I hope I can act like a child at LEAST once a day - every day! LOL
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 408
Re: 1940 Ford Cluster Gear Question
I've had quite a few NOS cluster gears and I do not see this particular cluster as NOS. It has chipping on the initial engagement part of some teeth and also you can see the wear on the sides of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 269
Re: Prewar heads on a 8BA
Yes, really not a big deal other than one extra water hole (on the passenger side of the block deck surface) that will need to be threaded and a plug put in.
You'll need to use 39-48 head...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 6,705
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,141
Re: Missing main caps a big problem?
From what I can tell by the pictures, I think you did just fine on this deal! All the spare parts add up (like the oil pan). Keep us posted after you have it cleaned up, magged and pressure tested!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,573
Re: S curve radiator hoses, warning .
When you put a later flathead in a 32 - the lower water pump connections are quite a bit lower than an original 32 engine (actually below the cross-member).
The nicely formed "S-Hoses" are a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,573
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 670
Re: High hp flathead build posted 20 hrs ago
Was a fun video . . . though I wonder about his final HP number - seems higher than I would imagine. BUT - we all know that folks who run dyno's always want their customers to "like the numbers"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,270
Re: Flathead identification
Looks like your question has been answered . . .
I hope you're rebuilding the truck and plan on going through this engine and will be putting the good ole' flathead back in it.
Everybody on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 325
Re: C59A bearings questions
No problem. I used to have to buy multiple sets of bearings to get the clearances the way I wanted them. I got tired of that crap and decided to have the machine shop grind the crank to exactly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 911
Re: What clutch would you use?
I'd just go with a 10" long style clutch, have the lip machine off of the flywheel and have it drilled for a 10" clutch, balance the assembly and be good to go. I'd probably go to Ft Wayne and have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,141
Re: Missing main caps a big problem?
If you give the blocks a very thorough inspection (especially in the valve transfer area) and they appear to be good, then it is really not a big deal putting new main caps on one - it is just a bit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,261
Re: Newbie but am I in the right place
Welcome on board . . . sounds like you have a cool car (or will soon have). This is a great site for just about any kind of information related to early Fords - so you've come to the right place. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 325
Re: C59A bearings questions
Since the crank has dual oil-holes, you should be fine running the later rods and insert bearings (assuming the journal sizes match). I've not ran a C59A crank - so I'm a bit out on a limb. ;)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 813
Re: 59 L 276 Stroker Problem during start up
Hey Ron: You have it backwards . . . if the valve timing is 5 degrees advanced at the crank, then it is 2.5 degrees on the cam (cam turns 1/2 the speed). There are plenty of folks that install...
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