Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2024, 05:55 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2024, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 73
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Re: T5 advice
I hear you loud and clear on that Ron. On paper for a total drive-train upgrade, it doesn't make sense. No argument from me there.
However if your goal is to retain the original torque tube...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,712
Re: T5 advice
I love to make things too, Ron. When I was young I didn't have a lot of money but I did have time to do/make things.
The reality is, like it or not, I have been on this earth longer than I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,712
Re: T5 advice
Mike you have a "Wanted Ardun parts" in the bottom of your posts and you are calling the TKX expensive? Lol
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,712
Re: T5 advice
Yep, Tremac still does. They have been making brand new T-5's since acquiring them from B-W along time ago. Chevy or Ford bolt pattern, Forward or Rear shifter position, and available in a lot of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2024, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 307
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 6,091
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2023, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,085
Re: just a heads-up
US Naval Commander Mike Metcalf of the Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program gave some great words of wisdom once.
"Just remember when it's over out there, we are all on the same...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2023, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,417
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2023, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,956
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2023, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,956
Re: Motor City Flathead question
My Dad's '39 CS has a MCF. Mark built the engine in 1998.
Funny story, it was supposed to get MCF heads on it but it got Offy heads instead. This was due to the fact that Mark was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2023, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,543
Re: Spark Plugs and Offenhauser Heads
You absolutely do not have to do that!
Do not confuse post counts with experience.
Members such as Ronnieroadster and Bored&Stroked have recommended the same NGK plugs time and time...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2023, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,402
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2023, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 500
21-Stud Cylinder Head ID Help needed
These appear to be cast iron aftermarket 21-Stud cylinder heads.
They are stamped FOM, 8-17-43, and Made in the USA.
Any information on them would be appreciated. Who made them? Were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2022, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 11,029
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2022, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 393
Views: 359,316
Re: Engine temp rises when I get to cruise speed
"The way we generally strive for rights is by getting our fighting blood up; and I venture to say that is the long way and not the short way. If you come at me with your fists doubled, I think I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2022, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,727
Re: Castrol with High Zink Content for classics
Since you are unfamiliar with GM assembly lube, I will explain. It was originally called GM EOS or engine oil supplement. Due to the contents of it Moly, Zinc, etc.. it will damage the catalytic...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2022, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Re: 8BA Spark Plug thread length
To be truthful I have not pulled the head to check plug fitment. I understand your argument, but the car runs way too good to worry about a slight decrease in performance. I would suspect that no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,727
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Re: Mouse smell
Only thing it won't work on is mothball smell. I bought a car that had mothballs in it for years. The cloth interior was extremely nice and I didn't want to replace it. Unfortunately the previous...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Re: 8BA Spark Plug thread length
Circa 2002 Offy head castings running NGK B4L's for almost 20 years. MSD dizzy and MSD6AL box. 3-97's on an offy intake. 286-50 Merc Block.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,237
Re: 1932 Ford rear brake drum questions
Ok gotcha. For what it is worth I searched the Fordbarn classifieds first, before posting, and I did not see any for sale. Perhaps I didn't search correctly. Anyway, I had a local gentleman reach out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,237
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 469
Re: 46 Ford neg battery cable
I would place the disconnect on the ground side. If you are talking about one of those disconnects that go onto the battery terminal and have a round green knob. Yes you can use them on the pos. or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,237
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