Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2023, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
All,
Update on the old truck. Engine is back from the machine shop and assembly has begun. crank and rod bearings are shimmed, oil return tube is ordered, adjustable tappets are ordered as well....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2022, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Hey all, more small updates. Engine is off at the machine shop and seats are about ready to head to the upholsterer’s. Other than that I’ve been parts collecting and working my tail off in the real...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2022, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Barners,
Little updates. Seat springs have arrived. I customized them as sugar maker did for the sole fact that when I sat in his, it felt good. I am one of the shorter people I know, so if I’m...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2022, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Barners- some progress and some questions!
valve guide tool made quick work of what was left of engine teardown. really an invaluable tool. We are down to a bare block except for the few babbitts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Chris- yes I left out those details! There’s no thrust movement and babbitts looks more than good enough to run. I’ll check the rear oil passage. Like I said a real good core engine. Solid foundation...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Thanks Bob and David, this leads to a question then.. and just thinking this out before I get there. the valves are mushroomed at the bottom, does this mean at the uppermost travel limit of the valve...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Ford Barner's- some updates and more questions.
Engine has been moved to grandpas shop, cordially known as "the old farts garage"
Got some progress done on the engine disassembly, we're about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2022, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
Thanks Chris for some progress pics- I’ve never been a good picture taker; years of grandma and cousin needing 80 pictures each for every gathering has slowly soured me to getting my phone out. Need...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Hey guys- not a lot of progress on the truck since the last post, plans have changed somewhat though!
With my engine needing more work than was previously thought, my retired machinist has decided...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2022, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
Thanks David- yes I did know to watch out for wear on that front grease channel. It does have some but nothing inhibitive of its function. My rear “cup” on the head looks pretty good. Chris looked at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2022, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
I am no master in the shop, I’m a simple parts swapper. Lucky enough to have some pros around that will take my money when I get too deep into something! Go ahead and post some pics. If it has a fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2022, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Update on the truck friends-
Was out of state on business all week so not much tinkering. managed to amass are large pile of boxes full of books, parts and rebuild kits. a couple questions.
the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2022, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
All,
Had a fantastic time at the meet. A TON of great vehicles. I did, however, keep finding myself eyeballing Michael Driskells gray 36 PU, boy those are sharp.. maybe if I have room someday; and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2022, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
small updates on my truck/bigger updates on life,
Got to meet Chris (aka Sugarmaker), great guy and an awesome truck (biased). His pit stop in Bowling Green allowed me to get a real visualization...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2022, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
the techs have a saying in the shop where I work... "Can't be stuck if its liquid" :D
borrowed grandpas drill press, went and got a 3/4" bit to open the puller up some, sucker was $30 for one time...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2022, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
I like synchros and helical cut gears too! I have driven my grandpas model A and while it’s a 3 speed, I’m to the understanding it has the same drivability. Was successful at double clutch and gear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2022, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
Chris,
Yes I had hoped to touch base on your shifter improvements while you were in town. I’ll keep mine out on the table for inspection/discussion.
I did find pics of the puller you used....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2022, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 153
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Re: 1932 BB Dump
Thanks fellas- hoping to have my tank back in possession by this coming friday from the radiator shop; it is getting boiled. it was recommended not to etch and seal with any modern tank sealer. they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2022, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 2,242
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Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris,
Below is the link where I found my information. There should be a casting number on the passenger side of the block and the chart in this link shows how to read it. In my research some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Thank you for looking KDL! With any luck this old truck will be a dually again in no time.
Thanks Newc- I’ll keep this in mind if the Tunnel and gauges I have coming is beyond repair, hoping...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Chris- you will be disappointed by my dash. There’s almost nothing there but a shell of the ammeter. I do have a set on order, likely to be rebuilt but they haven’t made it yet. Refer to post #55 for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Thanks guys- thought on it last night and you’re all right; function over form, was looking for a good loophole to keep from replacing, which I don’t think exists. I may have a good bellhousing on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2022, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
I’m glad you guys caught that, as I had missed it entirely. Yup has a chunk out that looks like it should have a bolt in that spot. I would very much like to keep this truck numbers matching if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2022, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
I believe it’ll be your truck that will be needing cleaned up! Excited to see the potential this thing has. In person, I expect will be so much better than through the barn, as great as it is.
If...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2022, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 19,811
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Update: gramps was taking some pics while I worked away, here’s pressure plate and clutch as they came out and oil pan after I’d done some cleaning
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