Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 06:44 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,079
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels
I’m not a fan of powder coating on steel/iron. Once it is scratched and rust starts the powder coat separates from the metal but does not flake off like paint. It holds moisture against the metal...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 263
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 889
Re: Testers ?
Digital but like said sometimes analogue is better or just a plain old test light.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,161
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,088
Re: Compression questions
Initial timing and advance correct? Radiator cap of the correct pressure I’m using 14# and not belching like the 0 pound that came with the car or the 7# I replaced it with. Initial Timing was off...
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Forum: Early V8
12-24-2023, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 172
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Forum: Early V8
12-21-2023, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 172
Carb
Ford script 94 carburetor. Functioned as designed when removed. I did the 2 Jet conversion. Photos in my album. $300 Free shipping to the lower 48.
Thanks,
Jim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 878
Re: Merc 255
Grafting the 2gc carb and accompanying Chevy distributor was the best thing I’ve done to my flathead. I sourced the 2gc carb from Rock Auto rebuilt by UREMCO. Found a nasty one for $50 for the core...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2023, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2023, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,475
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2023, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,744
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2023, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 898
Re: Carburetor questions
So back firing is on the exhaust side or out the carb? Out the exhaust maybe more correctly after fire but that’s not used much. So if out the exhaust it’s caused by a lean condition which won’t...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2023, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 807
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2023, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 807
Re: 2GC carb on merc manifold
I bored my Merc manifold on a bench type drill press and an inexpensive hole saw. I used the the 2gc base gasket to mark the new holes which are offset from the manifolds original bores. My Merc...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2023, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Re: Tool tray covers
Thanks for the photos, clears things up for me. My boards were cut to fit lower in the tray. My center brace does not have the rails to hold the boards so maybe a little fabrication is in order. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2023, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Re: Tool tray covers
Would someone share a photo of their tool tray cover. The ones I have fit below the trunk floor. I see the lip on the front of the trunk floor for the flush boards but am puzzled by where the rest...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2023, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,775
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2023, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Re: Tool tray covers
Thanks 19Fordy. The ones I have must have been homade or aftermarket. They are closer to 1/4 inch.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2023, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Re: Tool tray covers
Thanks for the replies, I may cut a new set then. What thickness? These are like 1/4 inch.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2023, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Tool tray covers
The tool tray covers that came with my ‘39 Tudor standard are made of something like a high density card board. Smooth on the bottom and an impressed wood grain on the top. I’m thinking these might...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2023, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,485
Re: chrome polish
I’ve have used 0000 steel wool and Turtle Wax chrome cleaner on chrome with good results. Not recommended for stainless steel. I use a dedicated stainless steel polish like White Diamond and an old...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2023, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 577
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 154
Views: 31,215
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2023, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,980
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