Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:15 PM
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Re: Adding a Coolant Overflow Tank
Have a coolant 'recovery' system on mine that requires the use of a recovery type cap that allows the return of the fluid back to the system.
You can install an "overflow" tank but it will not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 452
Re: Electric steering
Have looked into the possibility a while back as what was offered from
'UNISTEER'
The major obstacle that I found was if your vehicle had a column shift.
If the vehicle has a floor shift the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 125
Re: Spark strength & firing order
Your link does not work. Try this----
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYFprqGW8PA%5B&feature=youtu.be
And really, isn't the Plymouth your first flathead? :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 927
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 520
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 325
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 107
Re: Front Bumper Grommets
If you are talking about the bracket grommet, as I recall they are installed from the outside with the appropriate side facing out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 251
Re: Which fuel fittings?
Why don't you just remove the leaking fitting to see what you have instead of relying on someone else's guess.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,056
Re: Trouble shoot 1950 8Ba initial start up Help
As to the thinking that the cam gear could be on backwards.
The gear has a counter-bore on the back side that fits the dia of the cam flange to center it.
The counter-bore is also smaller than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 607
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 591
Re: 50 Years Today
Good old Kodachrome memories.
Just copied and color corrected a bunch of 60+ year old slides.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=456944&d=1614563310
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,176
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,056
Re: Trouble shoot 1950 8Ba initial start up Help
Normal engine level is appox. 4 degrees. With the same angle built into most intakes to bring the carb.to level.
With the exit point at the fuel tank so far below the entry point at the carb. it is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,176
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 664
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 244
Re: Door and trunk adjustments
A couple of different things to try. Also the bottom bolts in the door can be loosened to allow bottom of door to be pulled out to raise it. Observe door gaps during process to determine which way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 722
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,176
Re: New misfire - sticky valves?
Take a peek into #7 plug hole, you may or may not be able to see something like this.
A burnt exhaust valve spotted after chasing the source of some of the same symptoms.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 666
Re: The question of the day?
You might screw up the ignition or electrical system BUT the starter doesn't care, it's not polarity sensitive and will turn in the same direction.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 862
Re: I need help on this
Yes indeed, what you have is an aftermarket grille replacement.
These were offered for many different makes and models of vehicles.
Interesting thing is (and to the best of my recollection) that an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,056
Re: Trouble shoot 1950 8Ba initial start up Help
[QUOTE=Bustingear;1988870]Just took another shot at it.
1. Inspected distributor and it is the one with the extend portion after the gear and looked down in the timing housing and it has the proper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,056
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