Forum: Early V8
12-15-2023, 02:16 PM
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40 Ford steel wheels needed
May be a shot in the dark but....Looking for a really good single 16x5x5-1/2 bc steel wheel. Please no serious rusted or dinged wheels. Have a bent wheel needing to replace. Would consider a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2023, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 990
Re: Dual Stromberg questions
The more I think about this issue the more I think its a function of the intake design as noted. The front carb does indeed sit directly over the center of the intake. Both carbs were completely...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2023, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 990
Dual Stromberg questions
Updating my AV8 flathead. Installed two rebuilt Stromberg 97's on an Edmunds intake and have tried synchronizing the carbs with no success. Seems the front carb is the only one responding to idle...
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Forum: Early V8
05-22-2023, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 0
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49-53 Fenton dual carb intake
SOLD Please delete
Really nice dual carb Fenton intake. No cracks, welds, stripped threads. Really just a great looking intake. Bought for a project that no longer is going to happen. My lose your...
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Forum: Early V8
05-16-2023, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 579
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Forum: Early V8
05-10-2023, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 579
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Forum: Early V8
05-05-2023, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 579
Top Loader Trans Flathead
SOLD SOLD Very clean top loader trans taken from my AV8 . Rebuilt by previous owner and i only put about 500 miles on it. No cracks, sludge, grease, or chipped teeth. Syncros look new. Had a slight...
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Forum: Early V8
05-04-2023, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 586
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2023, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,600
Re: Sick of trying thermostats
Fourth time must be a charm. Tested and they work fine. Drilled 1/8 hole for air bleed and secured them with stainless steel wire. Temps ran up to 190 after short cruise. Thanks for indulging me
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2023, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,600
Sick of trying thermostats
Third attempt at installing stats in my 42 Flathead. Just bought and tried NAPA 115 stats and cant get them to open in near boiling water. 180 degree my butt. Have and used infrared thermo. and this...
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Forum: Early V8
04-30-2023, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 0
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Flathead Fenton headers
SOLD...SOLD
Nice set of ceramic coated Fenton headers for a flathead. One header has a grind mark on it but otherwise in excellent condition. Including discharge elbows for system hook up. Bought...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2023, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 979
Re: Flathead engine running cold and hot
Have to pull the files to determine the carb jetting I ended up with. Had made several changes. Running two Holley carbs on an alum. Edmunds. The spark plugs looked like they should after finalizing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2023, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 979
Re: Flathead engine running cold and hot
Did drill holes in the 180 stats now installed. Thought that may have been the original problem on the 160 stats. Unfortunately I did not take temp readings with no stats as I just bought the new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2023, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 979
Flathead engine running cold and hot
Been chasing this gremlin for about a year or more now. Starting to think I am stupid. When I first ran this engine I didn't install stats and it continually ran on the cold side. Temps ran up to a...
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Forum: Early V8
03-01-2023, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 430
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Forum: Model-A
02-27-2023, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 501
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Forum: Early V8
02-23-2023, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 430
49-51 Merc. FH parts
Cleaning up some parts from long storage. 49-51 FH Mercury
Really nice pass side water pump. Looks either rebuilt or NOS as there is no scale or internal rust. Part #8CM-8506-B May be usable as is...
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Forum: Model-A
02-23-2023, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 501
29-31 Model A headlight lenses
SOLD... Thank you Rich
Here are a pair of original Model A headlight lenses with attached frames. Please disregard color of pictures as lighting was poor. Glass is embossed "Ford" parts and frames...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2023, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,693
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2023, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 597
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2023, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 597
Verify rear axle ratio
Ok bought this rear axle assembly for my car. It's in great condition externally appearing as the owner suggested as a low mileage take out with virtually no rust and light peeling original paint. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2022, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,152
Re: zephyr gears worth the trouble
Thank you. Seems the 25 tooth gear set is highly desirable but basically the LZ gears are an over priced option. Seen some selling for the $500 range.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2022, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,152
zephyr gears worth the trouble
Still trying to learn new(old) things every day. What are the advantages of using Zephyr trans gears over the Ford gears? Thnaks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2022, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 673
Re: Generator belt
Thanks for the info. Saw that on Amazon and despite it being made off shore I'll probably buy it as it is only a back up. Thanks again
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2022, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 673
Generator belt
Looking for a model Number or manufacture number and source for the fan belt on my AV8. The generator belt is a B52 Gates but the fan belt has no I.D. Measures 5/8 x 37 inches. Actually called MACs...
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