Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-18-2014, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,455
Re: The USA & Cuba---& old cars
They make even more then that. Spark plugs, filters a whole assembly of stuff. Almost non of the cars down there are restored and most have had the motors swapped out for something agricultural and a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-18-2014, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,497
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2014, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,497
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2014, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,497
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2014, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,497
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-05-2013, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,461
Re: Rough Idle on 312, Intake Gasket failure.
It is supposed to be a 1/4 Isky. I have run it on a few different carbs that I know are good. With a tri power setup i get 10in/mg with a single 97 I get a bit more say 13.5in/mg.
Same rough idle...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-04-2013, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,461
Rough Idle on 312, Intake Gasket failure.
Quick question I have a 312 y Block that has ~1500 miles on a rebuild. Only problem was it was rebuilt built in ~1983.
I have been going through the motor and it runs just fine with a rebuilt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2011, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 15,494
Re: Cost to Attend the MARC Meet??
Maybe I am a bad guy but I paid 3$ bucks for a hour of parking yesterday and I parked outside there little flagged off parking and walked around and took a looked at the car's.
Mind you I do not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2011, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,582
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2011, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,252
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2011, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,252
Re: Source 3.00-2.75 Gears for Banjo Rear End
Final gear is a 1:1, tires around 28 inch would be around 2400.
I know that I quick change is really the best option or a overdrive but its not in the budget. Was hoping to keep it under 750$...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2011, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,252
Source 3.00-2.75 Gears for Banjo Rear End
Does anybody have a source for 3.00-2.75 gears for a Ford Banjo rear end.
I have only seen one company offer a 3.27 and at 849$ it seems a little excessive.
3.00 gears would put me at 2300 rpm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2011, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2011, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,365
Re: sound deadener alternative
It has to do with adding mass to the center of a panel, as you get closer to a seamed edge there is less ability for the metal to distort or make noise.
20% coverage in the center of the panel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2011, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,405
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2011, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,654
Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
OK spent some time timing the motor a bit better and working on the progressive link. I now have a leak free vacuum advance system as well. Plus found a few smaller air leaks that I have patched up. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2011, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,657
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2011, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,896
Re: New Stromberg Website
Looks really good, I have to break down and order there progressive 97 carb kit at some point and those trick shaft throttle return springs. Those look a lot safer then the two big springs that I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2011, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,281
Re: Sleeping in an A
I would rather sleep under then in my roadster. A truck would not be to bad sleeping in the bed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2011, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,654
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2011, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,654
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2011, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,654
Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
Alright I bow down to your superior wisdom. Thermostats were the answer. I actually found what looks like a 1/2 inch restriction in the radiator hoses so I pulled those out and popped in 2 180 degree...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2011, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,654
Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
San Diego is where I am located.
I am more then happy to bring the car over to someone who knows Flathead's and pick there brains on getting it up to temp. I will bring the beer/soda and heck I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2011, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,654
Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
Thank you! That's the way I way measuring the heads as well. Looks like I am running way to low there as well. normally I would say way to much fuel but my carbs are not icing down to a decently low...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2011, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,654
Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
Its just your basic 60hp with offenhauser triple, offenhauser cam, carbs and headers and late 50s edelbrock heads. Plus dumps when I need them. No stroke or real changes to the primary design of the...
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