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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2021, 04:05 PM
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Posted By OldGold360
Re: PNW Flathead Rebuilders

Thanks for all the help!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-15-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,610
Posted By OldGold360
Re: PNW Flathead Rebuilders

What you guys are debating about seems to be the main difference between the builders I've spoken to. Half are good with the factory type bearings and the others want to install all new later model...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-13-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,610
Posted By OldGold360
Re: PNW Flathead Rebuilders

I have contacted most the rebuilders mentioned in this thread and every one of them, so far, has seemed to know what they’re doing but each have a different approach to rebuilding these old...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,610
Posted By OldGold360
Re: PNW Flathead Rebuilders

I spoke to a couple guys mentioned here. One wants to buy a new 8ba crank, cam, rods, etc to replace the factory installed 41 crank due to the rod bearings. I’ve heard about the bearings being hard...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,610
Posted By OldGold360
Re: PNW Flathead Rebuilders

Thanks! I’ll be sure to do that. I spoke with Dave Tatum on the phone today. He is still building flatheads but told me he’s taking some time off until Sept. due to back surgery. I’m in no hurry...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,610
Posted By OldGold360
Re: PNW Flathead Rebuilders

Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. I know my 8BA block is good and was running when I got it. I have performed a visual inspection for cracks but nothing more. I will contact Dave Tatum to see if he...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,610
Posted By OldGold360
PNW Flathead Rebuilders

Hello... As some of you know, I am in the middle of restoring my '36 Pickup. I now have two choices on engines for my pickup, the 8BA that it came with when I bought it, and a '41 59A thanks to a...
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