Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 03:22 PM
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Re: My next flathead build?
I have a question about the blocks used in the above post. I am fimilar with the 37 blocks and the 39 blocks but not sure about the 38 blocks at onepoin they had the small main 2.398?? then switched...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: My next flathead build?
my next Flathead build (already started) will consist of a small displacement built will all flathead parts except the carb distributor ar generator. The engine will have adaquit power Long longevity...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 09:59 AM
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Re: Crank
The 180 deg crank for the flathead was made from a model M tractor crank forging. I think?? Back in the day oneof the shops in Bridgeport ct (Bill Braths) mad one there. Not sure if it ever ran, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 11:47 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Holley or Stromberg carb.
You need a Load a matic distributor for that engine, which needs a special carb/ Works great when setup right?????
Gamps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,955
Re: Break-in oil & Ross pistons
Learn sumpin every day/ Thanks PeteI build an engine back in the 90's that was 3/8 x3/8 296ci with Hyper utecnic pistons/ It was peplaced by a 294 Blown engine back in 2012 I offere to fresh the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 07:54 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 10:20 AM
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Views: 518
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 620
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,955
Re: Break-in oil & Ross pistons
Ross makes a very good racing piston, that is not suited for "street use". However the only alternative would be Egge, IF they made then in the right size. Unfortunately we\re at the mercy of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild
The cam is the culprit, the load a matic distributor is following it. Now you cam go back to a stock cam or a distributor that follows the engine.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Columbia two speed differentials
The Mitchell would be my choice as well. I spent a month in the mountians of Co with Paul Garagn and his 34 with a columbia. Worked like a dream, I commented on that. He said, never again the cost...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Generator and Fan
Generally speaking, I wasn't talking a hotrods, where esthetics are more important.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 929
Re: Generator and Fan
Never use a generator or mechanical fam. Always use an Alternator and electric fan Last forever, works great.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 8BA Bell housing
using the stamp steel passenger bell housing you can bore the register to fit the T-170 trans and weld on some ears and have the best transmission ever made.
Graps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 58
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Re: Relieving 8BA Block
I'm glad to see this Grancore chamber. Lost the original pic somewher in the computer . Now I have it back/ Thanks
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,694
Re: Opinion needed on fuel pumps
After 75 years of fuel pump problems with the Ford flatheads. Both mechanical and electric, I have switched to the internal electric pump and an external regulator. The united states has over 200...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Compression and flow
I don't see what lighter valves and aluminum flywheels have to do with compression. This isn't necessart in a "street engine" especilly a light flywheel.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Compression and flow
Another problem with compression is the lame from and detention. A 9:1 Cr can detitinate when when the flame front is too long. this comes when the piston to head clearance is too large. This can be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 09:44 AM
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Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.
I only saw one that comes to mind. It was on a 52/3 ford and had an adapter under the carb with a larh (1/2") line to the master cylinder vacuum unit. Not sure how it worked, it waz along time ago!!...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,509
Re: Compression and flow
I've been in this area fo the Flathead almost all my life, and there isn't really an answer to your question. Application controls most of it. My experience is in small engines on a 1/3 mile track...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 91
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Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
eWell, I've gone thru this and can't come up with any answer about this engine. I have to know what the future of this car will be?? Dailey driver----------------- restored to original. Ur just a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,509
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 50
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91 birthday today
I think I'm one of the last members of the original Ford barn. Had a nice long talk with Shelly last week, she ran it for quite awhile . Not nuch going on back at the shop. I'm uilding my last...
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