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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 07:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 721
Posted By tubman
Re: V8 Engine

Don't the V860's use a special starter? I don't really know, but most other components are different. If so, it could be a problem. just a heads up.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 05:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 669
Posted By tubman
Re: Shoutout to Petehoovie!

Thanks "Coop", I thought I was the only one here that thought that way.

BTW, welcome back.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,012
Posted By tubman
Re: Compression and flow

I like your way of thinking; especially the last paragraph. Lately, I have found that if you can get the quench right, everything else follows and little extra work is required. There are exceptions,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 721
Posted By tubman
Re: V8 Engine

I ran a marginal starter for years on my '51. it always started (sometimes just barely) so the old "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mindset prevailed. In 2016, I pt a new engine in the car and in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 721
Posted By tubman
Re: V8 Engine

Make sure all of the factory grounds (battery to block, block to frame, frame to body) are present and working while you're at it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 599
Posted By tubman
Re: Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

This the result of "Galvanic Corrosion". A little knowledge of chemistry and some sacrificial magnesium anodes goes a long way to minimize this.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 599
Posted By tubman
Re: Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

From my experience, serviceable aluminum heads are much harder to find and a lot more expensive if you do.

The post quoted was about four cylinder engines. From what I know, there are a several...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 259
Posted By tubman
Re: 53 convert

A couple of sources I have had success with for odd-ball stuff like this are Southside Obsolete ("barndfind08" on this forum) and Shoebox Central, who seem to have a bunch of used parts...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By tubman
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

I'm curious; what is your reasoning behind this statement?

A good running flathead makes plenty of vacuum (>20 inches). Is there a difference between 6 volt vacuum and 12 volt vacuum?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2024, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By tubman
Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise

I think that's the way Henry built them. 40 mph in a '32 pickup? I don't think they planned on that.:rolleyes:
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By tubman
Re: Seen on Facebook

That's a pretty accurate representation of an early fifties Ford Pickup. I'm impressed, as they usually end up as a generic lump.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By tubman
Re: 12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

It could also be a bad battery. A lot of times, batteries will take what is called a "surface charge" and test good with no load on them. They still will not have enough power to start the car. The...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,759
Posted By tubman
Re: 91 birthday today

Happy Birthday as well, Ron. It's always a pleasure reading your posts. (I think the 258 ci flathead is a good combination too!)

I wish you many more!:)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 534
Posted By tubman
Re: What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

We need more information. Cam selection is as much about vehicle type and intended use as it is about engine modifications.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 534
Posted By tubman
Re: What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

I still think the Isky springs would be fine. If you ain't gonna use them I'll take 'em off your hands.:D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 534
Posted By tubman
Re: What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

I still think the Isky springs will be fine. If you ain't gonna use them, I can take them off of your hands.:D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By tubman
Re: Change from 16 inch wheels to 15 inch wheels

Check the date codes on the tires. Radials (from the sizes you provided) get kind of "iffy" after 10 years. Who knows how old they were when installed 11 years ago?

It's probably time for new...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 534
Posted By tubman
Re: What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

Why do you say the Isky 185 springs are "way too stiff"? I have used them with an Iskendarian "MAX-1" which is not much more than an 8CM with no problems.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By tubman
Re: Oil Pressure Sender... 6v & 12v

Ford senders DO NOT work by "resistance". They operate on the "King-Seeley" principle that uses bi-metal strips and points that open and close at changing frequencies. Thus is why folks get weird...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,326
Posted By tubman
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Logged into "The Ford Barn" about 6 times!:D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,711
Posted By tubman
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft

That's a 25% increase in displacement. That oughta help!:)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By tubman
Re: Oil Pressure Sender... 6v & 12v

Although the second statement is true, I don't know about the first.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,711
Posted By tubman
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft

Looks to me to be the same as an 8BA cam (.307 lift). However, we can't be sure without the duration numbers. Have you checked out the chart on "Tilden Cam Technologies"?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By tubman
Re: Coil adapter issue

I would advise against modifying in any way the "the nice, restored fan".
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 780
Posted By tubman
Re: Swapping Engines

Looks aside, Ford engineers improved the 8BA in several ways over the earlier units. Cooling probably being the most significant. If you replace the stock "Load-a-Matic" distributor with a Mallory...
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