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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,676
Posted By 21stud
Re: Proposed New Fordbarn Forum: Non US Ford Based Flathead Era

Very good, I agree!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-07-2023, 05:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,290
Posted By 21stud
Re: Flathead V8 blocks not cast at the Rouge plant

German blocks also have those holes.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 03:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,290
Posted By 21stud
Re: Flathead V8 blocks not cast at the Rouge plant

Neat documents, thanks for posting these!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,290
Posted By 21stud
Re: Flathead V8 blocks not cast at the Rouge plant

38 coupe,

Very good! this will be interesting. I see my block is allready posted:)
I'll email you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-16-2023, 01:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,902
Posted By 21stud
Re: Cast iron Fenton headers

Thank you all,

That's very nice ad! It's said to be from 1953, earliest I've seen.

I agree, original Fentons are the way to go.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-16-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,202
Posted By 21stud
Re: Oil Pan and Drag Link Interference 8BA in 36 Cabriolet

Thanks for update, you were lucky to find those merc parts!

Yes, your 8BA oil pump will fit to merc pick-up tube assy. It is nice fit with that correct oil pan. These together are the best...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2023, 01:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,902
Posted By 21stud
Cast iron Fenton headers

Do you guys know when Fenton headers for flatheads first appeared? I think early fifties?

Did a search HAMB, but didn't find this.

Thanks!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2023, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By 21stud
Re: Unusual Flathead V8 Engine ?

Interesting. I think it is Ford Pilot engine, those had similar plugs rear of the block?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,461
Posted By 21stud
Re: WTB Full Flow Oil Conversion Kit

Okay,

so this is internet forum? I get that after reading this.

Op question was answered at posts 6 and 7.

Then I see only few posters in this thread actually understand how oil filter...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-23-2023, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By 21stud
Re: Oil Pump Pickup

Ken,
that is good example about reproduction oil pump pickup. It is useless and very dangerous. I do believe them all are like this?

Any braking, cornering, acceleration and there is a change oil...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-20-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By 21stud
Re: wide 5 drums

That's a good question. maybe if wide 5 five drums are 2-piece where drum is joined to hub with studs. was it -39 drums like that?

Something like this could be possible solution. machine centre...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2023, 12:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,604
Posted By 21stud
Re: Factory head casting thickness

38 coupe,
good idea to machine heads. I have used this technic many times when building Harley flathead strokers. easier with flat top pistons ofcource.

Sonic test is the way to go. and do a test...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2023, 02:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Posted By 21stud
Re: 46- 48 merc heads

There was 29A heads, probably Mercury ? pre -42 ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-27-2022, 02:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By 21stud
Re: 8BA/ 8RT oilpump pickup tube

Thanks, now I know what to look for. seems very expensive.... might have to fabricate this one.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By 21stud
Re: 8BA/ 8RT oilpump pickup tube

Just found another photo, this is from ebay. seems it is part of pickup tube assy? is this mercury part?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2022, 02:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,517
Posted By 21stud
Re: Part 2: KD 918 tool 0, guides 1. Another way to get the guides out?

I use bolt cutters as well. Fast and simple way. yes, dangerous flying valve pieces!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2022, 02:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By 21stud
8BA/ 8RT oilpump pickup tube

Merry Christmas everyone!
I'd like to know part number and maybe vendor for this sheet metal part, top of the oil pickup tube. I only have parts books for pre -48 so I hope someone could help with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-16-2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,474
Posted By 21stud
Re: Off Topic - But It's a Flathead LOL

What a beast... I see lot more power potential than Ford V8! Must be hundreds of work, very nice!

Would you share how much pop-up there is?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-16-2022, 03:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,521
Posted By 21stud
Re: 21 stud main cap bolts

AZ34,

That's very nice early engine!
those heads, have measured chamber vol? Hard to find any info about those?

This thread is good info about early V8 development history. Again great...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,521
Posted By 21stud
Re: 21 stud main cap bolts

Interesting, as I haven't seen those. all my blocks are insert type mains with studs.
Green bible tells that part numbers for 32-36 are: Bolt 18-6345 stud 40-6345 and 48-6345
1936up stud...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By 21stud
Re: 36 ford heads

Oh yes, you will lose not only compression but basic turbulent chamber what
makes flathead work! check Sir Harry Ricardos work
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By 21stud
Re: Got a gearbox?

I had 2 of these transmissions but sold them a while ago. I thought them are for Pilot or Thames? definitely not 60hp, those are skinny..

hopefully someone here knows..

If someone try to put...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2022, 12:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,545
Posted By 21stud
Thumbs up Re: Reasonable cost (NOT cheap) street flathead engine.

This is it.
The "thing for flathead performance" can be found with these parts.
What's different from usual shopping list? Read carefully and it is clear.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,320
Posted By 21stud
Re: FH high dome heads NA

B&S,

Very nice, professional stuff as allways:)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,320
Posted By 21stud
Re: FH high dome heads NA

I am sure material thickness will vary a lot, measure first, then modify. Many times core shift is possible. However, not sure what you mean by enlarging transfer passage, it is too deep most ford...
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