Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2022, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,412
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2022, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,412
Pentronix change over
Need to know if it's feasible to fit a 8ba Mallory twin point with a Pentronix setup........Or would the stock distributor be a better option to use .....:D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2022, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,412
Pentronix in a Mallory twin point
Can anyone tell me if a Mallory 8ba twin point will accept a Pentronix setup .....Or can i use it in the stock Dist. setup....Thanks.........
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2021, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 2
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truck box in a 36 sedan
A Friend needs help.Will a 40 truck 4 speed crash gear box line up with the stock gear box mountings in a 36 sedan ...It is only required for road testingthe car till the stock box is repaird...It...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2020, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,618
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2019, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,980
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2017, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,136
Re: 1935 model 60
Merc man......Is that the Merc trev originally owned.....?
Still miss him and our regular "chin wags"......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2016, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 2,853
Views: 883,116
Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour
Had a similar problem on my '39....turned out to be the universal joint was touching the cupped section of the tailshaft housing that covers the uni. joint..
Replaced the tailshaft and gear box...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2015, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,535
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2015, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,676
Re: 8BA really high oil pressure
To avoid any confusion about my post saying the relief valve could have been "stuck open"...
I was refering to the first 300 mls mentioned after startup, where it may have seemed to be working...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2015, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,676
Re: 8BA really high oil pressure
The pump pressure spring and valve that control the rate of oil pumped maybe stuck open, or the valve that pushes against the pump body on the pump end of the spring could have some dirt or grit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2014, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 27,375
Re: Ideas for vibration problem in 59A
I had a similar situation as this one..I cut a piece of 2x1 timber about 12"in. long..which i held on the head(s) on it's end on the engine while reving it...In doing this, it told me that the engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2014, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,004
Re: update Trev 52Merc
Thanks' for the reply to my message Graeme, trev would be very happy about Fords magnificent win on "The Mountain" over the weekend......:)
Keep up the battle mate.....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2014, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,059
Re: chevy barn
Chevy barn..who cares.. i don't !!!!!!!
Get enough of their BS..visual and vocal pushed in my face in Aussie.
Am i BIAS..?? .....Just as much as they are....!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2014, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,946
Re: 52 Merc Trev update
Noticed the weekly jokes stopped coming a few weeks ago from trev ...Don't get on the forum much, but had a feeling things weren't right!....Unfortunately the feeling was correct..........
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2014, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,061
Re: Am I the only vendor with this problem????
"On the money" Don...too many do want to "talk and not listen."....
Reminds me of the carshow "bloody no all" who will ask you a question, then proceed to look around elswhere, or look over your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2014, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 16,635
Re: Days before adjustable lifters
I was, and still are, a strong supporter of non adjustable tappets...However, after useing a set made by Flatattack in Australia, i'm now a convert...They've been installed for around 4yr's and have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,060
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2012, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,526
Re: Electric water pumps
Thanks for your interest 4t8v8 ....we are looking at all angles on this project.... by getting as much info.from other people as possible, and trying to keep "ahead of the game" as much as possible,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2012, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,526
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2012, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,526
Re: Electric water pumps
Thanks for the examples you blokes posted....
You've given us some great ideas to work off.............:D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2012, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,526
Re: Electric water pumps
Thanks for your comments and support fellas....Being use to GM over the years, i tend to ignore the "adverts"....
This is to do with a mates upcoming purpose built off road desert vehicle useing a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2012, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,526
Electric water pumps
Electric water pump(s)....anyone had any experience or success with these types on a flathead ?.......
Thanks.........
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2012, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,899
Re: Adjustable lifters
I was also a non user of adj.lifters ..ever !...Mike (Flatattack) sent me a set to try....
Done 8000 ml's sofar... checked them at around 7000 ml's...were exactly as original set ...never had to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2012, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,696
Re: Some Flathead advise
After seeing that mess .STRIP it..CLEAN it (at the very least) while the engine is out......Why do things twice..'cause that's what will happen..........
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