Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 12:23 PM
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
Just a test idea . If the swith is npt cant we just hook it to a grease gun and pump a very little . Or make a zerk fitting to the correct brake light switch thread . I know you’d have to rinse out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 12:11 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 04:30 AM
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Re: Where’s my water going?
How much water are we talking about , ?
You could pull plugs when cool and inspect for moisture or a different color plug from the rest .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:45 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 04:44 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 03:30 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 05:44 PM
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Re: V8 Engine
Ditto previous posts about checking good connections . Battery to body , engine and battery to solenoid solenoid to starter , etc
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 04:01 PM
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Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
I do not think having 2 different chamber volumes is ever correct . It’ll work but not correct. Especially when rebuilding a motor and you have a chance to correct it .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 06:14 AM
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Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
Its always best to have equal chamber cc but back in the day you got what was available .
If you weren’t so far away Id trade you either head you want .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 05:08 PM
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Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.
Check the amps required to run an electrical vacuum pump . I would just run the engine vacuum with a extra holding tank. Easier and probably cheaper . Just my opinion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 12:37 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 10:45 AM
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Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
I’ve got the exact same mis matched heads on my lb 36 std bore steel piston motor. I ran that motor for 5-6 years and never could tell the difference. Of course I knew they looked different but it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 05:44 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 03:04 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 05:28 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 10:57 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 05:12 AM
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Re: Cam Specs Again
That looks like the markings on the JC whitney cam I bought many many years ago . I’m going from memory but it was the first HP cam I bought and I had to cut alot of lawns to purchase it . JC Whitney...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 12:54 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 06:07 PM
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Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
If the runout is less than a few thousandths I would thik the lash would not care and the lobe is going to lift the valve off the seat . Just my opinion
If you never measured the cam and just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 10:07 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 10:06 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 07:17 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 06:52 PM
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Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion
Is it a steady needle ? Its a bit low , check your timing . Just noticed a wire or cable crossing near the spark plug wire on the bottom right of your picture. If its metal it could be shorting (...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2024, 04:19 PM
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Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8
Are there multiple ports ? The distributor uses a unique vacuum source . If you’re not familiar with the load-matic ( ?) distributor, read up on it . But you did mention that it was running this way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2024, 03:01 PM
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