Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 48
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Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
Now we need to figure out what valve lash this cam is designed for.
The earliest 8BA cams used the same lobe design as the 38-48 cam.
The later (late 1949 and on) cams had a new design lobe with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 685
Re: Swapping Engines
I prefer to run the earlier center water outlet type engines in 39 and older trucks. The 8BA is a great engine, the best flathead V8 series in terms of use, but fitting one into the earlier vehicles...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 488
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 488
Re: 1953 Ford 4 door rear vent window weatherstrip
I'll join the group hoping you find something that works. The seals in my 53 are original and hard as a rock. I assumed I would have to get a couple sets of vent window seals, a razor blade, super...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,458
Re: Dash color
Fast54, I think that is a standard coupe, not a deluxe coupe. I personally prefer the look of 35 standard cars over 35 deluxe cars, but both are nice. Deluxe cars had chrome grills and windshield...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 606
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,786
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Your measured lift numbers sounded familiar for some reason so I went searching. Sure enough, reported measured lift by a Barn member on a NOS EAB camshaft was similar to what you are finding on your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,786
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I suspect the 8RT cam is either the same as the 8BA cam, or is the older 37-48 grind. I would check the 8BA and the EAB cams for condition and if either are good use them first, with preference on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 352
Re: Clutch?
A 10" clutch should be fine for what you want. For a while someone was offering a diaphragm style clutch that fit the stock bolt batter and used the stock throw out bearing. I don't know if that is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,698
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,786
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
The EA cam is almost certainly an EAB cam. The BA cam is almost certainly an 8BA cam. The specifications for each are:
8BA intake - 0.305 gross lift; .013 / .015 lash; ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,786
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Any of the stock 8BA cams will work, the shorter duration versions will maximize low end torque at the expense of mid and upper range horsepower. I would look for the best condition camshaft rather...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 3,786
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Find a good stock 8BA era camshaft with no measurable wear on the lobe (measure lobe heights, all should be equal). You can't beat the stock cam for low end grunt and smooth idle.
I like the stock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 8,569
Re: Troubleshooting Transmission '47 pickup
As mentioned once before in this thread, Ford made a set of gears for the three speed with a 3.52 first for use in pre-war 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. I thought someone early in this thread had one they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,698
Re: Another V8 Identification Thread (1940 Ford)
Your engine block sounds like a 41A unit to me. Post war 221 replacement blocks with most but not all external features of the 59 blocks. No core plug in the oil pan rail, no raised intake, flush...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,814
Re: Trip away in the33
That kangaroo radiator cap is fun, I don't remember seeing one of those before. Seems appropriate for an Aussie 34.
Thanks for the pictures.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,993
Re: Canadian Flathead?
The long snout indicating large mains was my thoughts at the time (back in 2015), which was why I was thinking 39-40 motor.
The opposite happened though, Ford Germany produced a few short snout...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 496
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 6,823
Re: Clutch Chatter
I did first provide the advice that you eventually used to solve the problem as post #2 on this thread...
I don't think C&G is solely responsible for all your difficulties.
I get it, I've been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 285
Re: 39 Ford Sedan Convertible Top Question
You need a reprint of the 1939 Ford Sedan Convertible Top Owner's Manual, available here: https://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1939-Ford-Sedan-Convertible-Top-Owners-Manual-Reprint-with-Envelope
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 6,823
Re: Clutch Chatter
Good to hear you finally got the problem solved.
Don't be too hard on C&G, I have purchased parts from them many times and expect I will purchase parts from them again in the future. Give them a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,334
Re: ‘40 2 door sedan
What do you plan to do with the car? If you are driving around a small town and going to the burger stand the 60 may be ok. If you live in hilly area or want to drive long distance then 60 will be a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 780
Re: Towing Capacity?
That fire truck looks heavy to begin with. Adding a light trailer behind it probably will change the driving dynamics a bit, but not outside of reason. First get it driving nicely by itself and see...
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