Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 05:44 PM
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Re: Cold air plenum for carbs
I found the further / higher u get the carbs away from the engine the better for less heat & better performance! The sling shot intake is a great example, gets carb’s away from engine heat plus...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:40 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,820
Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft
It seems pretty obvious you have to ascertain which method makes sense for the set of circumstances! If as I was in a project where head removal was required for something else anyway, the heads off...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 45
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 45
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 45
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Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft
As u ask I’ll answer! Hope u have a sense of humor! New world, new tech. Ur right, it is txt type! Im 71 & like it. fewer key strokes! Don’t have to think about it at all as I txt more than I talk on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Pics data to much FB?
I’ll try the e-mail, I tried sending to myself as a txt & it didn’t ask what size. Real PIA. Be great if FB could make it easier?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 8
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Pics data to much FB?
Recently changed to I-phone 11 & pics all fail to load on FB? Thinking too much data? Anyone have or solved issue?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,820
Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft
I did what JSeery suggests. To ascertain TDC u really need to remove head & watch the piston to see highest point in stroke, use an indicator for accuracy. Then marked the pulley & made / matched the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 45
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: 8BA in a 36 Ford
DD, :) that’s what I keep telling my wife, worked on 4, five might be pushing it, LOL! But what the hell ;)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: 8BA in a 36 Ford
;) those were the days. Love the ‘35 Coupe’s. I like my Tudor Slant but wish I had a coupe!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 58
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,455
Re: 8BA in a 36 Ford
I have a ‘35, not sure if 8BA into a ‘35 has same issues but when I had my 8BA built I told the builder it was for a ‘35, he said he put an Oil pan from I think either a PU or different year / model...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2021, 07:30 PM
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Re: Hegarty Insurance
Haggerty quote for 4 vehicles @ 2000 miles per year @ agreed value of $30K each costing me $1200 per year!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2021, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Runs great until it heats up
I had a similar prob early on when going w a New engine that was supplied w a resistor mounted to the Engine engine next to coil. Not thinking about it I hooked up the ignition circuit mounted on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Runs great until it heats up
Many posts w same over the years, mot of the time Coil or condenser bad. Didn’t quite understand when it occurs? If in neutral does it happen or just under load?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2021, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Just won't fire up.
If it runs every time w starter fluid u know u got spark & it runs as long as u feed top of carb so it’s gotta b fuel delivery! In ur “renewing all that could b effecting” u mentioned u replaced fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2021, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: MiG help
SkeevE-bay has new replacement SP100 Torch $44.00 for wire w 10’ connection wires
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2021, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Toilet paper oil filter adapter
I bought a oil. Canister to add an oil filter to my Flatty on SkeevE-Bay & was really amazed that the guy sent it to me totally filthy but also very heavy! Thinking it still had oil & he was just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2021, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 62
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Re: Hagerty insurance ?
Didn’t read all the reply’s but as Tubman indicates things r changing @ C&S! I’m switching to Hagerty’s in the spring 4 POM. I have 4 insured w Condon & Skelly 4 10 yrs. not bad price but very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Grand Cherokee rear to 1935
TJ, Thx 4 suggestion. I saw the Parallel leaf kit but Speedway also has this bolt in 4 link kit. I was thinking check 2 c if I can get w/o Currie 9” housing. Might go w parallel kit, Probably is less...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,333
Re: Grand Cherokee rear to 1935
Hi Ol’Ron, been a while but I finally found a clean good condition Dana 35 from a ‘99-‘04 GC, w disc’s. What’s ur choice 4 suspension & install for my ‘35?
Thx
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