Forum: Early V8
01-04-2023, 03:31 PM
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1932 v8 engine steady rods
Hello, looking for a pair of engine steady rods for the v8, thanks. Can arrange for US address for postage.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2019, 02:33 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2019, 06:35 AM
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Flathead front end noise
Looking for ideas here.
Rebuilt 59a, 3 bolt Mallory crab distributor. There is a clicking from the front end and seems to be from the timing cover / dissy. I've set the lash on the Johnsons...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2019, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,798
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2019, 06:06 PM
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Views: 1,798
Re: Valley oil baffle question
Thanks for the advice, I've noticed some scrape marks with the tangs on the retaining clips might be touching the block so I'll move them then refit. I've tried with the fan belt off and noise still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2019, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,798
Re: Valley oil baffle question
Thanks for replying. I can’t get rid of a clack from the front end, set the lash, changed dizzy spacer, compression good at 150 so am now clutching at straws.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2019, 04:42 AM
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Views: 1,798
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2019, 05:19 PM
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Views: 1,227
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2019, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2019, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
Re: Mallory crab clacking noise
Yes, its a spacer between the cam (new Schneider cam) and the 3 bolt dizzy. Ordered new spacer arrives tomorrow so will try that.
Mart - yes, i checked that and cap is ok plus tried with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2019, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2019, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
Mallory crab clacking noise
24 stud with Mallory electronic crab distributor, clacking from front end. Set the lash on the lifters and all good. Still clack when engine revs then settles down. The distributor drive (offset)...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2018, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2018, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2018, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Mitchell Overdrive Ratio Question
Hello
Need some advice please, 32 coupe, 284 flathead, warmed over and 3.54 final drive. Not sure to go for 36% or 26% over, anyone got experience?
Thanks for any advice.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2018, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2018, 07:03 AM
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Views: 1,215
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2018, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
Technical; Mallory crab
Got a Mallory crab on a 284 French block, ran fine then died, no spark at plugs. Changed the coil, all wires ok. Think it might be the distributor, do these have any internal parts that can wear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2018, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,962
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2018, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,962
Re: Mitchell and 3.54 gears
Well that all sounds like a plan, hopefully it won't get dropped of the ship in the Atlantic.......Will post photos when doing the work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2018, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,962
Re: Mitchell and 3.54 gears
Thanks for the comments, based in Scotland its a long drive to most shows so 7 hours at 3000rpm isnt good - a lot of oil! Even with 3.25 gears would stil be too high, neighbour next door has a 35...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2018, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,962
Mitchell and 3.54 gears
Anyone running this combination?
I've ordered one (for a 32) and hoping will keep the engine to around 2200rpm at 70, it doesn't like running at 3000rpm for 7 hours on the motor(free)way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2017, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,783
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2017, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,783
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2017, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,783
Re: 3.25 gears in a deuce
Hi Mart
Yes as it happens Douglas (trad v8) has a couple of Laycock over drives and we were speaking with Bryan Daly about machining up the closed drive to fit this. Some photos as you asked would...
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