Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 07:29 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 644
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,752
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2021, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 875
Re: Fumes in the cabin
johndee138>>> this keeps the stank away from the cockpit in the meantime>>>
With an original pan vent plus this type of carb air cleaner entrainment system, this is all the crankcase...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 654
Re: 1 wire alternator installation questions..
>>>Jack, I would like to know more about the 1st exciter terminal. I am guessing that you are referring to the smaller red wire here and not the white?>>>
The exciter wire spade terminal to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 654
Re: 1 wire alternator installation questions..
>>>I currently have new a 3 wire, 10 SI on the engine but no matter what I do that thing puts out 15.0 to 15.5 volts>>>
Depends on where you're measuring it, on if you're using an analog or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 654
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 466
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2021, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 976
Re: "help"
>>>I am building a 8ba>>>
Prolly the first thing I'd do is pull the plugs and pour a few ounces of MMO into each hole. Let it set for a day or so. Then try to turn it again. Then go from there....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,938
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,938
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,578
Re: 5/16-24 wing nuts...
You can run a 5/16-24 tap thru a stamped 1/4-20 or 5/16-18 wingnut to do the job. The application doesn't call for a high load fastener. Jack E/NJ
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 466
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 765
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2020, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,037
Re: polarizing a generator
Conway>>>Not sure I follow the procedure for polarizing the generator.>>>
Me neither. A picture might be worth a few thousand words. If I had to guess from the picture, I'd probably momentarily...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,137
Re: Engine install
Maybe VanPelt has a busted mainshaft for you. Ebay has some listed for about $40 but they're still good ones. I've got one but you can't have it. 8^) Jack E/NJ
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,367
Re: Bolt remover socket
If you've got the room, a pipe wrench. If not, a jacobs chuck, Or homedepot, lowes and amazon have extractor socket kits for about $25. Jack E/NJ
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2020, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,443
Re: 8 volt battery in a 6 volt car?
Volt-CCA or cold cranking power (watts) delivered to the starter is the main factor. How long that cranking power is able to be delivered determines the size of the battery. Jack E/NJ
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,443
Re: 8 volt battery in a 6 volt car?
8v tractor batteries usually have more CCAs. Jack E/NJ
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2020, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,443
Re: 8 volt battery in a 6 volt car?
Should work fine with an 8 volt alternator except for the cost, lights burning out quicker and stress on the ignition system. Other than that, go for it. 8^) Jack E/NJ
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2020, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 842
Re: Is it just me?
The heater hose & heater core are tiny relative to the radiator hose and radiator. So I think the heater is somehow affecting the flow & temp in the immediate vicinity of the sender, maybe not a real...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 842
Re: Is it just me?
30-9>>>Left side 170-180 and right side 160 or lil less.>>>
Run heater on the left side to balance things out. 8^)
billlybronco>>> don't even have a heater and I run about 10 degrees hotter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2020, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,326
Re: Condenser
>>> it probably has a split or two in the case>>>.mine are much closer to the proper value for a modern coil than the original Mallory's.>>>
Mallory not split yet. That's why I'm keeping it in...
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