Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2016, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 2
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giggle gas
has anyone had any, or know of any successful uses of nitrous oxide in a flathead?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2016, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 10,826
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-11-2016, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,458
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2016, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,207
Re: the old penny trick
I blocked mine but the damn pennies shot out the exhaust after running only a few minutes...then they looked REALLY old! The edges were rounded over and worn...like the coin lost 20% of its dia.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2016, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,612
Re: HiPo idle speed???
SCAT 276" rotating assy 3-5/16X4"
offy super dual intake
dual edelbrock 94 carbs
POTVIN super 3/8 cam ground by schneider 280 X .375
clone MSD ignition
I know it's a bit radical for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2016, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,612
Re: HiPo idle speed???
That's what I assumed, but isn't that for bone stock? I haven't UNISYN'd the carbs yet. I back the idle speed screws out to zero, then turned them in till they just make contact and went from there a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2016, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,092
Re: Spark plug reach
Is the machine work on the OFFY heads complete crap like my manifold? I opted for Edelbrock heads after seeing the crap quality of the OFFY product. The Edelbrock's are beautiful. The one I got are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2016, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,612
HiPo idle speed???
I got a 276" with a 280 cam and dual carb. What should be a decent idle speed?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-26-2016, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,066
Re: Edsel E400
alright fellas..thanks for the 411. So for $300 it might be fair deal?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-22-2016, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,066
Edsel E400
I have a chance to pick up a 1958 Edsel E400 engine. What I DO know is the E400 means 400 ft lbs tork, and it's 361CID. I've read a lot of confusing mumbo jumbo about ALL of the "FE" blocks. Now I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2016, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,530
Re: Spark plug shims
I'll keep ya updated, man these things re hard to find in stores! I know I can ebay them and find plenty, but I've had bad experience with that. Local stores don't have them and when they order...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2016, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,530
Re: Spark plug shims
Hey thanks for the offer there Bubba!! .... I have a bag of these indexing washers on the way already,but I think I may try these surface gap plugs mentioned here.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2016, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,530
Re: Spark plug shims
Whoa hey now!!!! that plug may be the ticket as I am running an MSD. I like that better than "double gasketing" another plug.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2016, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,530
Re: Spark plug shims
Yes I understand the true purpose of the indexing washer. I did ask Speedway about the use of them, they say to use them WITH the gasket.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2016, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,530
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2016, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 1953 Mercury
try Baxter Ford Parts. Great bunch of guys. Phone 785-842-9256. They are Located at 131 Arkasnsas St. Lawrence, KS 66044 [email protected] I believe they also have an ebay store, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2016, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,530
Spark plug shims
I've built a flatty based on a 51 merc block. During the machine shop phase, my machinist shaved the decks a "little" (I don't really know how much).
I'm running the Edelbrock 74cc heads and a...
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