Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2021, 03:37 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2021, 03:30 PM
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Re: Early Y Block OHC 239 Spark Plugs
Thanks, for confirming. I thought I was right, but, have couple of buddies, who didn"t believe me, so, I wanted to hear someone else say it. Thanks for your time.
James
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2021, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 10
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Early Y Block OHC 239 Spark Plugs
Did the early 239 Y Block have 18mm spark plugs, or, 14mm? Heard it both ways. I argue this once a week. Please, someone put this to bed. Thanks.
James
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-01-2021, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-01-2021, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-30-2021, 08:56 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-30-2021, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
Re: Early 1954 Ford Y Block vs Later 1954/1955
I have a 1954/55 truck WSM, and just the engine and transmission, and the only things I can determine is that my EBV engine is a Truck engine, with the High mount cooling fan, double groove pully, AF...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-29-2021, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-29-2021, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
Re: Early 1954 Ford Y Block vs Later 1954/1955
Can you clear this up for me? In your last post reply you stated that during 1954, all 239 passenger car engines, and SOME, 239 TRUCK engines were built at the Dearborn engine plant. What engine...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-29-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-29-2021, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
Re: Early 1954 Ford Y Block vs Later 1954/1955
Thanks, for your input on this.I will add it to my compilation of material on this subject. Think I'm going to pull my distributor and count the teeth on the gear. I think that will get me where I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-29-2021, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-29-2021, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,190
Re: Early 1954 Ford Y Block vs Later 1954/1955
Not a single one on the block, however, one of the components, namely the timing cover, has the Dearborn (DIF) mark. Could the timing cover have been produced in Dearborn? The timing cover also has...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2021, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 21
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Early 1954 Ford Y Block vs Later 1954/1955
According to John Mummert's casting chart for Y blocks, the designation for EBU is for early 1954 cars, large cams. The designation for EBV is for 1955 trucks, small cams. My question is were any...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-02-2021, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-02-2021, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
Re: Locate part
I know where I can get a double groove, but the only problem is my fan and water pump belt is 13/16 in. wide and my alternator belt is narrow. both of the grooves on the new pulley are the same,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-02-2021, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
Re: Locate part
Thanks. Armed with this information, I should be able to find one somewhere. Cant thank you enough.
james
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-02-2021, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
Re: Locate part
The belt grooves are worn and the pulley rims have worn to a sharp edge. everything else looks good. I will check out these links and see what they say. Certainly appreciate the advice.
James
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-01-2021, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Locate part
Can an automotive machine shop rebuild it? If not, please make a recommendation.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-01-2021, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
Locate part
Need some assistance, guys. trying to locate a crankshaft pulley/balancer for a 1955 ford Y block 239, EBV. The one that I have now is a 3 groove, but not using but 2 grooves. Using fan and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2021, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,961
Re: positive ground vs negative ground
Thanks, Fellows for clearing this up. Used to do this on a regular basis, but too old to remember some of it, anymore. Can't put it down, though. Got to keep going.
James
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2021, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,961
Re: positive ground vs negative ground
Thanks for the info. Right now I am converting a 55 Y block 272 to 12 volts. As I remember, these distributors operate at about 7.5 volts by using either a resistance wire, or, a ballast resistor. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-25-2021, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,961
positive ground vs negative ground
Maybe some of you engine specialist can help me with this. What years were Y block, OHV, V-8 engines manufactured with 6 volt negative ground, and is/can the grounding be changed when converting...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2021, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 614
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2021, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 614
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