Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,362
Re: Where to buy 21 stud repro alu heads
I just want them to work.
I sand & polish, coat with clear engine paint. Look decent for a long time. Get a yellowish tint after awhile but like it even better.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2021, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,362
Re: Where to buy 21 stud repro alu heads
I talked to Don early last year and got his last pair of Eddy Meyer heads in May, they are for flat top. I wasn’t paying attention and used dome top on my LB so I planned on getting something from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,362
Re: Where to buy 21 stud repro alu heads
I talked to Don early last year and got his last pair of Eddy Meyer heads in May, they are for flat top. I wasn’t paying attention and used dome top on my LB so I planned on getting something from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2021, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 728
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2021, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 953
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 953
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,879
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,509
Re: Water Pump
DidnÂ’t know that about model A, recently acquired one (A) motor and
May see what parts I can throw together to use it for a flivver. If it fits
Cool use it
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,509
Re: Water Pump
Didn’t know that about model A, recently acquired one (A) motor and
May see what parts I can throw together to use it for a flivver
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,509
Re: Water Pump
I like to use temp gauges on both sides so I save any head mounted pumps. I am using one now that I drilled and brazed on a collar to get a sender in. Cooler to use 2 right side, greasable
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2021, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 537
Re: Banjo rearend rebuild
I am in the panhandle now will be going to Ft Myers later. I had come with parts to put together a project, not going to get to this season. I have put them together in a fixture on table top. Have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 645
Re: Rear End- Is it worth saving ?
Model A I think by wishbones. Looks like it was a kit, hardware may be repurposed somewhere. Maybe a bench top stand to use when rebuilding a banjo rear end.
Wheels are keepers
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,747
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 662
Re: oil pressure tank
I would look at a big truck junkyard for a lubefiner auxiliary filter.I had to pre-lube my reman 855 Cummins and the constructor had the filter setup and I filled it after I re-routed it with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,999
Re: 1936 Ford Pickup - New Engine and transmission
Sorry for my rash response, been there myself. I have also been scolded for my use of model A parts at cruise-in. Proper response is to show pics of the material I start with, and no restorer would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2020, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,999
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2020, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,931
Re: 21 Stud 37mod
I will have to look at the end and confirm just know its3/4
Same lifters were run together so we’re matched
Not an ignition wizard but had good results with the crab dist and used 12v worked good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2020, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,931
Re: 21 Stud 37mod
I don’t know how much the lumpy cam maybe smoothed out by a heavy flywheel but I have a Weber aluminum with a Harmon Collins cam, sound is fantastic with tube headers, iron probably muffles a bit....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2020, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 983
Re: ID motor, think A
Close-up wouldn’t load, but can read A45 499 53
Hand clutch stuck, found a crank & it turned easily considering
Temptation to check for spark & oil, twist the tail see what happens
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2020, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 856
Re: redneck gas tank story
I had a picture of a clean out operation can’t find it anymore. Tank I was going to use was rusty, ratchet strapped it to mu backhoe wheel, lifted that side up with the outrigger. 4 speeds one way,...
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Forum: Model-A
10-14-2020, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 282
KR Wilson valve grinder
Unit is without a belt, hasn’t been tried. S# U 1044 Would like to trade it toward a newer tool, black & decker, Sioux, or whatever
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2020, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 500
Re: Screw type air compressor
Sawmill I worked at in west NY had an IR Twistair on 3 phase power. It passed oil, had to add a gallon plus 2 times a week. A IR tech was contacted about overhaul, it was a replacement situation so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2020, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 983
ID motor, think A
Sale I went to, plan on going back and think this is A motor but maybe B?
Power unit with hand clutch & pulley but imagine can use for car.
Debate if I want to invest
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