Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2020, 04:57 AM
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Re: engine number location
The engine number on the Canadian C8BA series blocks used in Australia was stamped on the right rear of the intake surface above no. 4 cylinder.
An example would be *1Bnnnnn* (* is an asterisk & n...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-24-2016, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Australian 54 customline info
If your vehicle was produced in Geelong, it would have been 6 volt and equipped with Lucas electrics.
Check your generator, should be a Lucas, model C45PV-4 or C45PV-5 and part no. 22459 or 22477...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2015, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: starter motor id
The C31A11130 appears to be a Ford part no., I looked up the generic no. 11130 in the Ford Australia 49-54 parts book and there is 7RA11130 which is for a 1949 Truck "Plate-Starter Motor-Rear End".
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2015, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,464
Re: ID Fan Assemblies Please!!
My 1949/54 Ford Australia Chassis & Body Parts Book lists 59T8600B, a 6 bladed fan for all 49/54 F series trucks & 51A8600, a 4 bladed fan for all 49/54 sedans & utilities..
But who knows what has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2014, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 47
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2014, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Flatthead bell housing
I've only seen the half bellhousings for the 49/52 trucks with the starter on the right hand side and only one bellhousing is listed in the 49/54 Ford Australia chassis/body parts book and that has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2013, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Inlet manifold query 8RT
If the rubber bung is in front of the oil filler pipe, the hole would've been for the road draught tube originally. It would appear that a previous owner has installed a Positive Crankcase...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2013, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Flatthead bell housing
All Australian manufactured 1949-1954 RHD sedans and utilities had the starter motor on the left hand side of the bell housing as the clutch fork was on the right hand side.
The gear box selectors...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2013, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: ID 8BA style cams
Walt, the 1949-54 Ford Australia Chassis & Body Parts Manual only lists C8BA6252B, C8RT6252 & CEAB6252A Canadian sourced cams, similar to Barlea.
Neil.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2011, 12:40 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2011, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,168
Re: scat cranks
Try www.scatcrankshafts.com (http://www.scatcrankshafts.com),
Neil.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2011, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Best flathead books
Here are 4 suggestions for starters:-
1/. "Rebuilding the famous Ford Flathead" by Ron Bishop.
2/. "Ford Flathead V-8 Builder's Handbook 1932-1953" by Frank Oddo.
3/. "Flathead Facts" by John W...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2011, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: engine/block ID
It appears the engine was in a 48-52 truck.
The sump with large clean-out and the right hand exhaust manifold would indicate this, however, the EAB heads are from 52-53 passenger vehicle but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2010, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Re: coil mount, 8rt
The coil is mounted vertically, the bracket attaching to the front of the right-hand head next to the distributor. Neil.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2010, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,699
Re: EAB crank
Lawrie, an EAB crankshaft would be for a 239ci 52-53/54 Ford, 3.75" stroke.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2010, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 214
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