Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2021, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 6,015
Re: Walt Dupont
Sad news indeed.. Never got to meet him personally, but from reading his posts it was obvious that he was a master of all things flathead and his advice carried considerable weight. RIP Walt!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 677
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 677
Machine shop recommendations in KC area?
Looking for a flathead friendly machine shop in the Kansas City area. Block is finally ready for boring and valve seats.. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2020, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2019, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,522
Re: First Flathead Build
This probably isn't the best way but it worked for me. Pry up the spring from the bottom and see if you can't get the 2 little keepers on the valve stem bottom off. If you can, then the valve should...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2019, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,522
Re: First Flathead Build
I remember making a 'slide hammer' out of a short piece of all thread (or a long bolt) and some nuts and washers. It just needed to be the same size thread as the idler gear center. It came out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2019, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,522
Re: First Flathead Build
There's several ways to get the old valves out and there's lots of threads to search on this forum regarding valve removal. Spray the stuck valves with e 50/50 mix of acetone & transmissions fluid...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2019, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,522
Re: First Flathead Build
If you were able to get that oil pump out without much effort, consider yourself lucky! The real fun comes when you start taking the valves out, but yours may be easy. I had to rent a special tool...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2018, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,196
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2018, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,936
Re: 94 Carb
Ford38v8 - That was the best explanation of vapor lock I've ever read. Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2018, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,341
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2018, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,839
Re: Engine block cleaning
I'd highly recommend getting your block thermal or 'baked' cleaned. Your block will be heated to temps at or above 600 degrees and they come out looking like they just left the foundry. No way could...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2018, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,519
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2018, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,519
Re: Chickasha OK swapmeet
Is there a listing of these annual meets anywhere? Would love to go to those that are relatively close to the Kansas City area, but don't know the when's & where's.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2017, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,840
Re: Stuck Oil Pump in a 50 Engine
If you can get it to turn at all, keep dousing it with fluid (a 50/50 mix of acetone and transmission fluid) and just work it back and forth gently a little bit at a time. I got impatient and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2017, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 17,655
Re: Rebuilding An 8Ba - Tips & Suggestions?
Cast pistons will do just fine for a street motor that's being built for reliability instead of high performance. Egge sells a set for a little less than $250. Also, IIRC, forged pistons are more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2017, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 17,655
Re: Rebuilding An 8Ba - Tips & Suggestions?
x2 on the baked cleaning suggestion from Ol' Ron. Mine came back looking like it was fresh out of the foundry. Saves a lot of time and effort trying to get all that scale and crap out of the water...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2017, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Fuel/Gas Tank "Restoration"
One of the best radiator shops here in KC would do the clean and coat as Bruce mentioned for appx $300. A new tank from LMC Truck runs $199, although you'd probably want to replace other parts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2017, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,338
Re: engine disassembly - order?
2x on the oil pump... it's very easy to break the casting.. twist gently.. generous amounts of a 50/50 mix of acetone and tranny fluid will help. If you do break it, it's a bear to get out but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2017, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,816
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2016, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 58
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Re: 1950 Ford F-47 (F1)
I had the same thing happen when I tore down a seized up 8BA. Oil pump came out in pieces, but I was just damn glad I got it out of there.. Good luck!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2016, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Intro- Overkill-F1 and Rosie
Welcome to the 'Barn.. lots of great advice on tap here. My truck has been waiting on me for 20 years so don't feel too bad. Best of luck on your project!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2016, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,998
Re: New Guy
Welcome to the 'Barn.. These guys are fountains of great information... The 'search' function is your friend. There are lots of threads on this site that will guide you should you have any issues...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2016, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,778
Re: Just Sayin.....
Drove my '96 Ranger for 10 years and sold it with 265,000 miles on it.. Currently driving my '06 Ranger and have only changed oil & filters, 1 alternator and front brake pads. Many years left to go,...
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Forum: Early V8
01-15-2016, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
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