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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-28-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,344
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 8BA Truck Oil Pan Gasket for the cleanout

"The Right Stuff" is supposed to be the bomb for sealing these, on the inside and outside. Be sure to let it cure before putting oil to it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,108
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 1953 Mercury unusual plug condition

Given the way the intake manifold is made, reading an O2 sensor on one bank is really reading 2 cylinders from one side of the carb and 2 cylinders from the other. Putting 2 O2 sensors really doesn't...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,108
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 1953 Mercury unusual plug condition

Interesting that those are the 1st four cylinders in the firing order; could the cap be off-center?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-28-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 900
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Reality check with parts: Flywheels: Keep or scrap?

I'm keeping one good spare that fits my truck, and sold or scrapped the rest. I sold a couple as part of a "take it all" sale to local guy who I suspect is a parts hoarder.

I'm sure I'll never...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-28-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,318
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 1949 F-1 carb linkage trouble

The spring is attached to the linkage correctly for a truck; but the carb end should go to a hole in the plate with the choke cable clamp.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,318
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 1949 F-1 carb linkage trouble

I don't think that is a stock truck carb. Is there another hole that the ball at the carb end could be placed in? You seem to be right that it is trying to pull at the wrong angle, because the ball...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,522
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 8ba 275 carb options

From various sources:
Holley 94. Carb. 155 cfm
Holley 8ba. Carb. 162 cfm
Holley ECG (2110 Y-block) 210 cfm
Rochester 1 1/4" flange ("small base"), 1 7/16 Bore x 1 3/32 venturi = 278 CFM.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,678
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 8ba fuel pump rod getting stuck

Check the cup on the end of the fuel pump arm, it should not be a tight fit on the pushrod.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,126
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: '48 F1 fuel tank sending unit

I'd bet on the 7RC listing.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,913
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Through the windshield picture thread

Driving home from a trip to TN/KY in '15, on the eastern plains of NM
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,556
Posted By Ross F-1
Flathead Auction in Sacramento -- What are these?

https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/rabin/catalogue-id-rabin10180?page=3#lot-12c34071-e895-49fa-92c1-afbe0153bde3

These appear to be 59-series blocks but with 8BA-style heads and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,378
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Found a true Clayborn eng stand, but

Maybe it's my imagination, but the stand with the blue engine appears to have a black bracket for mounting the starter?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2023, 12:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,852
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Centerforce clutch

Check these Centerforce p/n's:
Clutch/PP---- DF021221
Flywheel---. 700360
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Just out of curiousity

Pretty sure from '53-on the trucks came with turn signals and dual tail/brake lights as standard. They were optional on 49-52's but were not the type that is integrated into the steering wheel. Aside...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,467
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: How to stop the tailgate from rattling?

Got a link? I see nothing in their online catalog like that, and haven't ever heard of them.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2022, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,355
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Ford flathead 49 to 53 oil pan difference

Yes, they are different. If you look on the dipstick itself, it will have "8RT", "8BA", or "8CM" (Merc) stamped on it.

8RT dipstick: 12-5/8" from cap to Full mark
8BA dipstick: 13-3/8" " " "...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2022, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,031
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Tonneau covers for 48-50 f-1’s

If your '50 was made late in the year, it will be the same as a '51. The 48 - mid-50 beds had raised panels on the bedsides, the late-50 thru '52 beds have flat sides. The tailgates also have minor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 1950 Dana 44 Thrust washer

Here is the complete list of parts for 48-50 F-1's. It would be a Dana 41 unless someone has changed it out.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-18-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,302
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Over 7 qts of oil!!!

It's the same for trucks, 5 qts.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: '48 truck oil pressure gauge

The gauges can be adjusted, and they seem to "age" towards lower readings. It needs to be done slowly and carefully. FWIW, my dash gauge has always read about the same as yours, and a mechanical...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2022, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,298
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Camshaft choices

Not so much the weight (~3200 lbs) but the aerodynamics of a barn door. They need good torque at highway speeds or you'll be into the power valves. I'm geared about the same (3.50) with 28" tires,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2022, 12:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: T18 to a 1948 239 F3

Why are you having to double clutch a 3-sp? Are the synchro's shot? Or do you have the 4-sp spur gear non-synchro?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,849
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: Gm t5 transmission

This page is useful for ID'ing T5's: http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/Borg-Warner-T5-ID-Tags.htm

It confirms yours is not WC.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,046
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 8BA distributor questions

The number 4 in my pic refers to a Distributor Catalog figure, it's not part of the p/n. The pic below shows the different covers and the two types of distributors. The distributor on the right goes...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,046
Posted By Ross F-1
Re: 8BA distributor questions

The 7RA casting number indicates it is an earlier (than '53) housing, but that doesn't identify the internals. Not really much difference between trucks from 48 - 53 other than the lengths already...
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