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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2016, 08:16 AM
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Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

So they used an actual banjo fitting for the distributor . . . and a regular rubber hose (needs to be flexible) to the wipers. Very interesting to say the least! If you happen to know, what years...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

Like JSeery, I'm at a loss about this specific fitting . . . where does it plumb into and what is so special about it? (Other than looks).

It doesn't look like any fitting that I've ever used...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

Hey Mac - can't help you on the vacuum fitting . . . not really sure what your issue is? Is it that you don't have a vacuum port/fitting in the manifold? Or, that you need a t-fitting?

On the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-19-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

You can always call ARP directly and talk to a Sales Engineer. I do this all the time and they are very helpful and can take your order right over the phone. I have had the same issues with Red's -...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-14-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

Henry Ford had very high quality steel in almost all of his engine fasteners - I've used stock stuff for years with even high output engines. With that said, I do use ARP a lot - as the cost is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-13-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

Stock Henry Studs: If you're just rebuilding a stock engine, what you have works just fine. It should not be difficult to remove the nuts - but don't damage the studs themselves. If you don't have...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

Tell yah what Ron, I just purchased a set for the 42 Merc stroker I'm building.

I'll check the thread lengths and report back. One has to make dang sure that the coarse threads are not too long...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

The parts quality can vary - one of my friends ordered a stud/nut/washer kit and the nuts were so soft, I'm not sure they were even Grade 8. I prefer to use ARP stuff - it is by far the best and you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

What he's saying is that the steel/clad fire ring can get really close to the heat of the bore, which can cause it to prematurely fail (causing a blown head gasket). You'll probably have no problem...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2015, 08:36 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

Valves: As I noticed you already had the late valves (non-mushroom stems), you may be able to reuse them. Clean them all up with a wire brush to get all the carbon/crap off them.

I would then...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

The decision to use or not use old bearings comes down to the condition of the bearings, the condition of the journals on the crank and the associated clearances.

If you're very familiar with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-22-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,238
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

Once I've made the decision to replace the valves, guides, etc. (which is an easy decision to make), then some level of 'violence' usually comes into play. :eek:

This is especially true with...
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