Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,396
Re: Torque tube seal-need a quick fix
Ralph, if you have the patience and the skill you could actually fabricate a seal kit similar to Bruces's. Require flat piece of sheet steel, a short peace of tubing and a seal for the shaft. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,396
Re: Torque tube seal-need a quick fix
Bruce's seal with home made vent. Also, photo of how rear gear oil will dissolve rubber on encased center bearing rendering it useless along with photo of NOS center bearing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 116
Re: Engine opinion
If the engine is complete it should have crankshaft seal, correct? My 8BA did. No leaks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 116
Re: Engine opinion
Definitely store them assembled. That way you don't lose any parts and the nuts, bolts and screws. Also makes it easier to find the parts. I recall once when I stored a flatty I filled it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 273
Re: External oil filter - question on oil lines
No, I used the 1/4 inch lines to route the oil lines the same as the stock set up using the stock oil filter mounted on the stock 8BA block. I recall now that I did use 1/4 inch brake line, not fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 273
Re: External oil filter - question on oil lines
Burt, buy some 1/4 dia. steel fuel line and make your own using a hand bender. That what I did when I remounted my 8BA filter. I made little hollow metal couplers out of drilled bolt shanks and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 393
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 612
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2021, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 252
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2021, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 811
Re: "help"
Mike, It might be worthwhile to recheck the ring end gap, It's a pain to take it apart again but, may save you in the long run. It's too tight for a reason.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2021, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 811
Re: "help"
I know this sounds silly to ask BUT, did you use Plasti Guage to check all bearing clearances AND are the bearings the correct size for the journals? Is your your end ring gap correct? Did you over...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2021, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 846
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 380
Re: 1940 help
Einstein, Before you start taking the front grille assembly apart, do a Google Search and and see what others have done AND get instructions from the manufacturer.. Hopefully you have the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 846
Re: Who can repair the fuel sending units
Much thanks to 51woodie for posting that fuel tank sending unit drawing. I took photos of it that may make it easier to read when you click on it. It's a must have drawing. Print them out for future...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 380
Re: 1940 help
Einstein: Are you seeking info. on how to remove ONLY the chrome 2 piece grille or the entire 2 piece chrome grille and the two vented side panels?
If you are installing only the 2 piece chrome...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,262
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 380
Re: 1940 help
The number 1 "trick" or rule is not to force anything into or out of position when removing or installing the 40 Ford grill. The pot metal will not take the stress. You might want top take photos so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 846
Re: Who can repair the fuel sending units
Just one more thought. Turning the star wheel clockwise moves fuel gauge needle towards Full.
Turning it CCW moves fuel gauge needle towards Empty.
Star wheel is for fine tuning the gauge NOT...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 846
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 846
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 846
Re: Who can repair the fuel sending units
51woodie, You are so very correct. That float adjuster chart provides essential and very helpful measurement info. re: correct float travel if you need to rebend your float arm. A fellow ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 846
Re: Who can repair the fuel sending units
Ken, Gently clamp the bulging portion of the sending unit below the bolt flange in a vise with protective jaws making sure that you're not clamping down on the float arm mechanism. Paint an index...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 846
Re: Who can repair the fuel sending units
Sal, there's a good chance you can repair it yourself. Have you removed the unit from the tank? One common failure is that the brass float develops hairline cracks and fills with gas, inhibiting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2021, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 524
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2021, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 648
Re: Period correct fire extingusher
I found this statement on the internet Google. Halotron is also available.
"While the production of Halon ceased on January 1, 1994, under the Clean Air Act, it is still legal to purchase and use...
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