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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2022, 06:12 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,226
Posted By JWL
Re: jseery health issues

I sure appreciate your situation. It seems many of us are in the age group where the cancer malady rears its ugly head. I wish you all the best in your fight.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,497
Posted By JWL
Re: 8BA rods

The stock Ford squirt holes are aimed toward the camshaft. Some rebuilt rods, such as Federal-Mogul, have modified squirt holes which can require some thought.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-23-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By JWL
Re: 49 heads

With stock, uncut heads, .050 can be safely removed.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,917
Posted By JWL
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-04-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By JWL
Re: Crankshaft bung plugs

Weigh the plugs and add equal weight pieces of clay in their place. Do not install the plugs until the final pristine cleaning operation is performed just before engine assembly.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,062
Posted By JWL
Re: First patch with the English Wheel

A very rewarding and satisfying first project. Good show.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,444
Posted By JWL
Re: Jim Linder's Birthday Today!!

Hope you are doing well and Happy Birthday.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,193
Posted By JWL
Re: 89 today

Just keep on keepin on. Happy Birthday!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2022, 05:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,967
Posted By JWL
Re: Still sober

Awesome fortitude, Craig. Congratulations and thanks for the reminder.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2022, 06:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,200
Posted By JWL
Re: Removing cleanout plugs-Merc Crank

Tap the inside of the cup to 14mm. Use slide hammer with 14mm stud. Can even reuse old plugs if necessary.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,787
Posted By JWL
Re: 59AB crank using 8BA con rods.

I cannot say I recommend it. However, I examined an engine from a high mileage 46 pickup which had 8BA rods on the 59A crank and I saw NO problems with the insert bearings nor the crank journals. So,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
Posted By JWL
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,571
Posted By JWL
Re: "Single plenum" 8ba intake

Cutting the divided section below the carb is terrible for normal street driving just as adding an open spacer is.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,037
Posted By JWL
Re: Thoughts/Opinions on Piston Rings

Buying and installing components appropriate for the intended use is NOT an act of "cheaping out". Buying gold parts for a copper system is , in a word, stupid.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,081
Posted By JWL
Re: A rainey night in Olga

Awesome old Wood Wagon. Love it. And fishing gear is a bonus. Now, with walls and floor space filled, what next? In my case I usually have to clear a place on a machine table before I can use it. A...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,037
Posted By JWL
Re: Thoughts/Opinions on Piston Rings

I agree with Desoto. You will never know the thickness of the rings on the chosen pistons if you are building a moderate street application engine. And for that matter the brand of pistons will be...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By JWL
Re: Wrist pin bushings

I press them out with a mandrel I made and a support plate with a proper hole to accept the bushing. The mandrel has a length at .750 diameter sufficient to extend through the rod and the clearance...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,462
Posted By JWL
Re: Bought parts on the Barn

This is sounding better. Hope it works out to your full satisfaction.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By JWL
Re: Resizing rods

I crush the rod sides before cutting the cap and honing when they are OS at the part. The bearing is only held in place by the press fit in that bore. Maybe those will be ok?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,733
Posted By JWL
Re: Sleeved 59AB Questions

The steel sleeves with 3 3/16 ID in 59 style engines, that I have seen, were straight. There are(or were) special .083 OS pistons made specifically for these engines when sleeves were removed and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By JWL
Re: Flathead Block Heater

This is new to me. I have had my hands on a few[hundred] Flatheads but none with this device{as far as I remember}. I guess this was not a popular option in my limited circle. I wonder how well this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,462
Posted By JWL
Re: Bought parts on the Barn

Well, there is always the Covid excuse. I agree with allowing ample time for a proper response. However, it looks like that date should be fast approaching. So, for the sake of other, potential,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2022, 04:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,825
Posted By JWL
Re: Original 39 Deluxe Coupe ex Hickory NC now bound NZ Down Under.

That is just one awesome car!! It is especially satisfying to see it put into the hands of a person who appreciates what it is.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,223
Posted By JWL
Re: Ready for Work.

I hope you do not slip backwards like I did upon retiring---it now takes much longer to complete a project than it took when I was trying to do a regular job plus after hours on "special" projects....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-03-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By JWL
Re: JSeery

Ha ha yeah, flight cancelled. Maybe.
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