Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-14-2024, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Helmet Distributor Issues
I don't understand the % figures for dwell. Do you mean degrees? If so, you should be in the 30's, not nearly so high. Your points gaps must be way too low. Generally gaps in the .016 range will work...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,343
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
If it helps, my "EA" cam in the 260" Merc will go 'round a corner at 10 mph in high gear and pull right back up to road speed no problem.This is with 3.54 gears and 29" tires. Idles smooth. You're...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 5,773
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 733
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,849
Re: Back end of a T-5
"But somehow, against all better judgement and practical reasoning I decided to make this thing myself."
And that is exactly what we do. Sometimes it works too! :D:D Your process and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 5,773
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 188
Re: spring drive
Sure it will. Just need to race against other '60 Fords with drum brakes! :D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 998
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 5,773
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 451
Re: First drive, a few issues!
If you have 12v running to the gauges you need to drop it to 6v...that's likely what's wrong there. The grind into 3rd sounds like a syncro is worn and will require replacement of parts to fix,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,849
Re: Back end of a T-5
The 2.8 in '93 was actually a V6, not a 4 cyl...the 4 was a 2.5. The trans should work well for this application I think.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 5,773
Re: Break-in gone wrong!
Yes, it is possible the pump lost prime. How much clearance did it have between gears and pump cover? If it had a gasket there, how thick was it? Some gaskets are way too thick and will cause a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,294
Re: New build overheating
Mine normally runs 190-195 with 180 degree stats. That's the temp when a 180 stat is fully open. You'll never hurt an engine at those temps.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,849
Re: Back end of a T-5
The S10 trans will have a modern type slip yoke that attaches to the driveshaft with a normal u joint. It slides into the tail housing of the trans. I'd get the yoke if you can.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,294
Re: New build overheating
If the coolant level in the radiator is anywhere near the fill neck it's too full and will push out when it warms up. You should see coolant but no higher than that. Run the stats...better for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,254
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,254
Re: Magneto and bets
The fan setup is stock 1941 Mercury crank driven. Henry probably didn't approve of hot rodders like you! LOL
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,254
Re: Magneto and bets
Like this? Works...keeps the belt below the base of the Chevy distributor. The belt tends to crack after about 6-7000 miles with the reverse bend around the pulley.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,789
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Gary and others: At the risk of starting a sh.. storm of disagreement I will tell you that I have a new-in-box set of stock OEM Ford EAB flathead lifters that were purchased from Whitey McDonald (the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,789
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 606
Re: What gears in a stock '48 F1 with 9" rearend?
I'd go 3.25 if it were mine, though 3.50 is a good choice as well. As for pinion angle...the pinion shaft should be parallel to the transmission output shaft with the truck at normal ride height. No...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,789
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Gary, you can choose whichever type spring/retainer setup you wish. The non-rotator (longer) springs are generally easier to find if you want new ones. Either will work with your block.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,789
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Quote from Gary's initial post:
" I have a lot of preferences already and my desired end result may very well be miles away from what a 'normal' V8er is looking for in his build. 98% of my...
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