Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2023, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 7
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8BA Truck oil Pan to install in 1946 Ford
I Have an 8BA engine. I want to install it in my 1946 ford. Engine has the 4 In. crank, 49 Merc. bell housing With starter plate and a 1949 Borg and Beck clutch and flywheel.
Question #1. Will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2021, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
1949 Merc. Water Pumps
Is their any advantage or disadvantage to running 49 Wide belt water Pumps. Looks to me like the pulleys are in a different spot??. I have a couple of different styles and was going to send a pair...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2021, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,557
Re: Valve Lash Esky. Cam
Hello All I took Petes advice and just got off the phone with Isky's support Dept. They advised me that the .008 on the intake valve lash was indeed correct, and happens many times with a reground...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2021, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,557
Valve Lash Esky. Cam
Old Friend Passed on Six years ago. before he left he brought me a couple of boxes of stuff. Which did include a reground 77 B Isky cam from Isky. The cam was still in the Isky box with all reciets...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2021, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,385
Re: Camshaft ideas?
Sooooo Has any one here run A stock cam. and stock heads with a 276 In. engine. If so, what was the drivability and running temperature Like for a street driven vehicle.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2021, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,523
Re: Pre 1945 Block Cams
Below are photos of the 2 blocks, their numbers, and the cam.
Yes they are both raised intake manifold Blocks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,523
Pre 1945 Block Cams
I Have 2 pre 59 AB blocks Numbers (D241. 4. X17) and, #(3223. X3). Both blocks have the round water hole in the middle of the block deck with odd shaped holes at the top and the bottom. Both...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Flat Head Bell Housing
Bolting an 8 BA (1949 and later) engine to a 46 Transmission... Which is the Preferred bell housing ?? The stamped steel or the Cast housing. Is one just as good as the other. Thanks for any advice...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2021, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,300
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2019, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 7,570
Re: STREET MACHInES, Engines, gearing and etc
[QUOTE=Ol' Ron;1795297]Not sure about the tag. It;s amazing how a thread on street engines, can shift to transmissions. Not that I mind. However I think that modifying the trans to work with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2019, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,135
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2019, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2019, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Best Place to buy Clutch 10 In. disk
I am assembling an engine that has set in my garage for the last dozen + years. (1942 block 276 Cu. In) I can not find the clutch disk. I am a little old, and somehow the D#@%&M disk has taken a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2017, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,706
Re: 89,000 Mi. Engine is tired, and smokes
Thanks to all for all the good information and advice. The blue valve springs came with all the other valve components from Speedway. The blue valve springs were in an Isky. Box along with a 77b...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2017, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,706
89,000 Mi. Engine is tired, and smokes
1946 Ford coupe is in need of a new engine, Here is the car and the new engine (276 CI 1942 Truck engine) What i need to know is just what I need to do to make the 4 bolt aluminum manifold work on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2013, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,733
Re: Low oil pressure
Hi. All I did enjoy this thread.. I have a model 19 Oil Pump with a truck pick up. Is this the right pump for a 59 AB engine 276 Cu In??? Or is this the high Pressure Pump???
David
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2013, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2013, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2013, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
50 Merc manifold on 59 AB engine
Can I use a 50 merc. manifold with a four bolt chevy carb on a 59 AB engine that is in a 46 ford coupe.???
What to know about the fuel pump??
What to know about the generator mounting??
And...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2012, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,936
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2012, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,936
Re: F100 Steering
Any contact information for Mel and Randy's F100 Stearing conversion??? Thanks David
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2012, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,433
Re: How much end thrust on 8BA Crank ??
Thanks to all for the ideas on how to repair my crank. Love Machine in Salt Lake City will weld and repair the crank for under $150.00:) It is a 4" crank sooooo that is what I will do .. Thanks again...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2012, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,433
How much end thrust on 8BA Crank ??
Today I set a reground crank into an 8BA block. I snugg the main bearings to 55 Lbs. tourque, and checked the end play on the thrust bearing. It measured .017. The book calls for .006 Max. My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2012, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Cam Gear 59 AB engine
What is the best type of cam gear for my 59 AB engine rebuild: (aluminum or fiber)??? and where is the best place purchase one???. engins has 77 B reground Isky cam, and 276 Cu. In. Thanks again ...
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