Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2021, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,276
Re: Flathead Timing Gear Failure?
I’d do a leak down test, it will confirm you have good compression, leaky valves or make sure the valves are opening as you rotate the engine. Hopefully not a wiped cam.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2021, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2021, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,490
Re: Are the 3rd and 4th piston rings backward?
Yea, the thick solid one goes in the bottom groove. There are so many opinions on to run the fourth one or not, it’s pretty much personal preference. I left them off my build. My thought was extra...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2021, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2021, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,309
Re: Bob Drake Brake Lines
For what it’s worth, I got a classic tube ss brake line kit for my 41. Very nice kit and the bends were spot on.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2021, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,580
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2021, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2021, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 379
Column drop backet help
I thought this was a 40 pickup column bracket but the holes don’t like up with my dash. I can always drill a new hole so it’s more of curiosity. There is part number on the back but couldn’t find...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,263
Re: What clutch would you use?
Thanks for all the replies. I read them all last night and started searching 10” again. I found a good deal on a modern driveline billet flywheel & their diaphragm clutch and decided to go with that....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,263
What clutch would you use?
Hi, I’m building a 59a, 4” merc crank, 60 over with a 1007 b cam and will have a 39 3 speed. This is going in a 41 pickup that is going to be street driven. I have the flywheel that came with this...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,997
Re: Powermaster PowerGen
If you’re running a sbf, a 3g is a great upgrade. I went from a power master that lasted a few years to a 3g. You’ll need to upgrade your charge wire though if running high amps. It is bigger too, I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,163
Re: Just won't fire up.
Vacuum leak? Seems like the engine is not drawing the fuel. Replace intake gasket, carb gasket, check the mating surfaces. One of those smoke machines might find the leak as well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 31,859
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,363
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Re: Sound deadener
I would add to the trunk as well. Not a third but I removed it from the trunk of my mustang to replace some items and drove it without It reinstalled and it’s a lot louder without it.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
Re: Just joined
Welcome! I’m pretty new as well. Lots of great information.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,415
Re: Sound deadning
I’ve used the home store stuff before, mid engine Boxster. Worked well on keeping the heat and sound level down to a noticeable improvement. The foam stuff works better for sound.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2020, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 934
1942 color?
I think I found the original cab color (42 1/2 ton) when I pulled some of the firewall pad off. Do you think it’s original paint? I like the color. Was thinking it was that dynamic maroon. Thoughts?...
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