Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:45 PM
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Re: 49 heads
There is no set amount to mill the heads. There are production variances and they may have already been surfaced. The above poster is correct in that the piston head will contact before the valves...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:19 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:13 AM
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Re: Correct carburetor 1939 Ford Sedan Deluxe
If you're going to go to he time and expense to get this fixed right, you might as well find a 91-99 core. While the 59 will work just fine, why not spend your money on the correct parts? They're not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 05:35 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 486
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 574
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 09:14 AM
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Re: front end
The only thing about these Ford front suspensions is that they need frequent lubrication. The manual for my '51 says every 1000 miles. I believe the '53's are the same. Keep 'em greased and they work...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2022, 10:34 PM
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Views: 1,109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2022, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,109
Re: 8ba good bellhousing, starter cover rusted out
I really don't know. When I did mine, I talked to one of the "old-timers" up here who told me what fit what. The only thing I can think of is that the differences between the flywheels may lead to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2022, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 859
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2022, 03:54 PM
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Views: 937
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2022, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2022, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,109
Re: 8ba good bellhousing, starter cover rusted out
It will fit fine. The rear of all '49 up Ford and Merc blocks, as well as '48 up trucks using the 239" engine, have the same bolt pattern. The Merc (pressed steel) and Ford truck (cast) bellhousings...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2022, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 859
Re: Adjustable lifter recommendations
I have the Isky adjustables referenced in post #4 on a genuine Iskendarian MAX-1 in my 258" "Hot Rod" engine. They came as a "kit". They seem fine and have held their adjustment for about 5 years...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 937
Re: Swage Or Not To Swage?
That's the way all other cars with similar brake setups do it. The only thing securing the drums are a couple of flimsy "speed nuts" (which usually disappear after the first brake job). What's so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 10:18 AM
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
Never in my life would have thought that I'd want my own dump truck. First "Sugarmaker" and now this. I'm getting the urge.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,109
Re: 8ba good bellhousing, starter cover rusted out
I hope the 8BA starter plates are easy to find. I know those for '49-'50 Mercury's are hard to find (by themselves). It took me a while to find one and I paid up for it. To be on the safe side, don't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2022, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 877
Re: How much rope seal do you leave proud?
Ooops! I used it for both ends on the last engine I built and no leaks!
However, when I dropped the pan to replace the flakey Speedway oil pump with a genuine Ford unit, it developed a slight leak...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2022, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,268
Re: Nessary spare parts for 1500 miles trip
I carry one of everything that I can (It's a good thing that the '51 has a big trunk). The theory is that if you have something, you won't need it. It's worked perfectly for the last 35 years.:D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2022, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 486
Re: Crab Distibutor Vacuum brake pad gone
I never glue mine. Do you have the proper pad? It should be at least 1/4 " thick, and between the rim on the piston and being captured in the chamber, there should be no problem, as "ford38V8" said....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2022, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 877
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