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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 01:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 345
Posted By vincent
Re: Front seals

I had a leak on the new engine due to different sizes of the seal slit in the (US) pan versus the (french) timing cover. So I removed the pan and measured the differences. The slot was quite a bit...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 489
Posted By vincent
Re: 8ba oil pump question

Any gear type pump would only need the minimum of axial play. No need to worry if you only got 1 thou - as long as it spins without friction. So all the geartype pumps that I overhaul go on the...
Forum: Early V8 03-08-2024, 03:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 146
Posted By vincent
59AB oilpan wanted

I want an oilpan for 59AB motors. Let me know what you have - thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By vincent
Re: blower wanted and first response

There is no problem, I told him that it is not what I want as I will not spend that lot of money for a blower. He suggested I should let my friends know that he has this thing for sale so I told you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By vincent
blower wanted and first response

Hello
I am looking for a blower for my next flathead so placed a wanted ad here. I got a response from a fellow barner but it is not what I wanted ( I am looking for 471 or Weiand, B&M) so I let you...
Forum: Late V8 01-31-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 195
Posted By vincent
blower, supercharger wanted

Hello
maybe someone has a 371 or 471 Detroit Diesel or Weiand, B&M blower in the shelf. I am looking for a supercharger for a 255cui engine. Let me know what you have - thanks.
Forum: Early V8 01-31-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 112
Posted By vincent
blower and manifold wanted, 371,471, Weiand, B&M etc

Hello
I am looking for a blower/supercharger for my flathead V8. The Detroit Diesel blowers would be nice but a Weiand, B&M or anything else suitable is desired as well. I can make a suitable blower...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By vincent
Re: 8BA oil filter disconnected; trouble?

The french flathead filter system is the same as Don tells. I always thought it is better to have free unrestricted flow into the filter and reduce the outlet diameter with a restrictor as it is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,862
Posted By vincent
Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba

When modifying an Accel distributor for the french flathead I contacted him to see if my ideas would be correct. He was very helpful and gave me enough info to get the flatty sing its healthy song...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-18-2023, 03:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,574
Posted By vincent
Re: Repairing 1932 Rims

you did good work. Only if repair fails a "replace" is needed.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-14-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,423
Posted By vincent
Re: corn head grease

I was unable in Germany to locate the stuff so I ordered a crate of 10 in UK.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-09-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 956
Posted By vincent
Re: 80 lb oil pump in 1935 flathead - is this okay?

For what its worth: I have a french flatty with rope seals and the french pump puts out over 90 psi on cold starts. When hot the pressure never dropped below 50 at idle and always 85 when over 1500...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-22-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By vincent
Re: Saturdays pleasure

The Smiths Chronometric is a pure mechanical speedo and can be calibrated by changing weights on the balance assembly once your driving ratio is close to what is needed. I used the Ford speedometer...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-22-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By vincent
Saturdays pleasure

Hello Barners
went for a little trip yesterday with the 34 Tudor. My buddy is always riding shotgun. This time we went to a Locomotive shed where there are several steam locs and other early railway...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-09-2023, 03:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By vincent
Re: valve seats revisited

Find a Laserwelder. He can weld with the correct material and as the temperature is only where the laser points there is no extra stress generated in the material, no hard and brittle spots. Saves a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-02-2023, 04:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Posted By vincent
Re: Another pan rail crack thread- Save it or junk it?

Laserweld it, no tension, no cracks
Forum: Early V8 07-25-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 287
Posted By vincent
Bendix spring wanted

Hello
I need two Bendix springs for the flathead starter for V8 cars and trucks from 1932 to 48 or probably even later. The part number is 11375. The spring has 7 windings, the material is 3/8"...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-20-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By vincent
Re: new starter

Hello Pete, thanks for the suggestion.Maybe I should go this route.
There are two types available, one specially for the french flathead but probably only neccessary if the french pan is used. My...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-19-2023, 04:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By vincent
new starter

Hello folks
while sorting out my old genuine starter from the 34 Ford I found the Bendix spring is broken. As the starter is 6V and the car now runs 12V I thought about an upgrade and found this:...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-10-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By vincent
Re: sheldon bardin contact

If you indeed need parts for the french flathead dizzy, I have two or three of those here. Let me know
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-15-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By vincent
Re: valve spring install

You are right - the tight coils should always be fitted opposite from the valve stem end so that the lighter spring end (less mass) moves with the valve.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2023, 03:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,477
Posted By vincent
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,573
Posted By vincent
Re: Flathead Auction in Sacramento -- What are these?

I have at least two pairs of those french manifolds. But shipping would surely be expensive.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2023, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By vincent
Re: Auction in Sacramento

Lets hope all the parts go to a good home and do not end up in a scrap yard. I was searching for piston rings for my second french flatty, eventually found some (very difficult) and see that in this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,761
Posted By vincent
Re: floating brake shoes on 34 front drums

Thats what I have in my front drums. The notched dish on both ends of the wheel cylinder allows individual adjustment and the wedge would help compensate wear. Still only one leading shoe.
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