Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2020, 04:33 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2020, 01:25 PM
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Re: Power Nation Flathead
If you have secrets, why not tell us?
What would it cost you - money or otherwise?
We are the last generation that cares.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2020, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,667
Re: Internal Breather Tube
Is this tube necessary on an 8ba? Did OEM engines have them? I bought 2 8ba engines to build. Neither one of them has the internal tube. I am confused.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2020, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,379
Re: Pressure test plate
I agree.
if you don't expose the valve seats, how do you check to see if the ports/seats are leaking?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2020, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,461
Re: Center Exhaust Port Crack
No. It is an active crack, discovered with a pressure test and soapy water.
I marked it with a Sharpie because it is very hard to see.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2020, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,461
Re: Center Exhaust Port Crack
A good man could. No good men around here. I don't think i could.
By the way, it is a very small leak. Takes over 2 hours to leak from 40 lbs to 5lbs.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2020, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,461
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2020, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,551
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2020, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,551
Re: Block Pressure Test
Thanks for the tips. I appreciate the help.
I found a semicircle crack about 1/4" to 5/8" in from the flange area of the center exhaust port where the exhaust manifold bolts on.
Total length...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2020, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,551
Re: Block Pressure Test
I tested at 40lbs.
had 20 lbs after 30 minutes
had 13 lbs after 60 minutes
had 9 lbs after 90 minutes
Do i have a problem?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2020, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,558
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2020, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,551
Re: Block Pressure Test
Gary: If i get into trouble with my assembly of my 2 8ba blocks, can i bring them to you? I need a good outcome on both of them.
Thanks,...
jack
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2020, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,551
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2017, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,098
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2017, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,018
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2017, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Re: Pressure Plate Opinions
It's in a 1951 F1.
I am aware other factors can cause chattering. Such as faulty motor mounts and sloppy clutch linkage, glazed flywheel, disc, etc.
I am trying to avoid problems i can't fix - such...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2017, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Pressure Plate Opinions
I need a 10" pressure plate for my flathead with a T5. Two possible sources are a new one from Speedway and having my old one rebuilt by Ft Wayne clutch. I have heard good and bad about both sources....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2017, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,118
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2016, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,370
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2016, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,622
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2016, 11:28 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2016, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Alternator Clocking?
I have 2 gm alternators for two different flatheads, a 10si and a 12si. Can they be "clocked" in a different position so that the connector is in a different place? How many different positions? Many...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2016, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 18,704
Re: Death wobble
Mainly on newer 4WD pickups. Bumper is part of stiffness of frame. Might not apply to this era of vehicles.
The point is: don't rule out anything that is not correct.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2016, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 18,704
Re: Death wobble
Even something as simple as loose bumper bolts can cause death wobble. Check everything.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2016, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,601
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