Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2018, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 38
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Re: Macs
I worked in the small parcel shipping industry for 20+ years. Sadly, most all companies with a large shipping volume have this figured out. UPS and FedEx negotiate rates based on volume. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2018, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Re: wide band AFR
Brian,
I've run EFI on my flathead for several years now. I can tell you that you likely can run quite lean during cruise with no problems. I run around 15:1. I target 12:8 under full throttle,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2018, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 21,023
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2018, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,960
Re: wrist pin size
Yep, I don't have any carbide tooling. But I do have a tool post grinder!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2018, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,960
Re: wrist pin size
Just for shits and grins I contacted Ross to get a price on these pins
Was told those pins have been discontinued. They offered to order me a set of "comparable" pins and quoted me $221.76...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2018, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,960
Re: wrist pin size
Wiseco says they can't supply them (don't carry anything near the size). These were custom pistons, so I guess that's why.
Might try those if my current plan doesn't work out. I've got a set...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2018, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,960
Re: wrist pin size
Well, I've been able to at least partially answer my own question. I finally found one of my old service manuals that lists the specs for wrist pins, or piston pins as they are referred to in the...
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Forum: Early V8
02-18-2018, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 705
WTB - NOS Ford wrist pins
Hey guys,
I'm looking for a set of NOS, or excellent condition, Ford wrist pins. I know I can buy new aftermarket pins, but would rather have Ford pins due to them being lighter than any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2018, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,960
Re: wrist pin size
Ross lists two different weight pins on their site:
a set of thin wall H13 series pins at 81 grams
http://www.rosspistons.com/h13-wrist-pins/
0.750 2.770 C .125 TW 81 H13 750-07-27C Taper Wall...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2018, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,960
Re: wrist pin size
Thanks for the replies
No, I have'nt tried them. But, I was assured by Wiseco that the stock pins would not work. I measured the stock pins before calling them, so I asked. The stock clips...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2018, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,960
wrist pin size
In process of gathering parts for a stroker build. So far I have a 4 1/8 crank, 21A rods, and a set of forged 3 5/16 pistons. These pistons were custom made by Wiseco for this application several...
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