Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 169
Views: 4,906
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?
Well guess I will add a bit to the lower area I'm 68. My first car was actually a truck 1950 F-1 panel V-8 of course cost me 25 dollars. The truck is long gone but I still have that flathead V-8 ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 618
Re: ‘48 Allard on eBay with a Ford Flathead V8
I'm surprised the Allard two carb intake and Finned Allard script heads are not on the engine.
If anyone is interested I have the Allard intake and matching heads available.
Ronnieroadster
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 381
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 367
Re: Cold air plenum for carbs
Having a common plenum and the outside air forced in at speed would work fine. However if you were able to go REALLY fast then the forced now ram air would create a lean condition. This lean...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,069
Re: Why not a new casting
Don Feguson already makes an Ardun head for a chevy small block. In the 60's there was another conversion made for the small block which was also a look alike to the Ardun. Both of these conversions...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,121
Re: Missing main caps a big problem?
As others have mentioned missing caps are not a deal breaker if the block is found to be good no cracks. Now about the sleeves I have sleeved many blocks all of which were then bored to 3-5/16. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 271
Re: Crankshaft seal 59ab
Stan I like the aluminum one with the outer O ring I found it centers nicely between the pan and front cover especially considering each are somewhat different in shape. Found no leaks at 200 MPH.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 242
Re: Edelbrock head identification help
Welcome aboard. Your correct the number 9 would be the original compression ration. The DB 142 could be just about anything however its not related to any Edelbrock number.
Ronnieroadster
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,554
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2021, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 815
Re: Brazilian flathead with clear heads
Ignition looks to be a crank trigger system of some sort actually not very hard to do. Interesting to watch but it wont survive long with no cooling system what's so ever.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2021, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,212
Re: Calling Ol'Ron, calling Ol'Ron...
185G is the Isky part number for their performance type Flathead valve spring. That valve spring is similar to the Lincoln Zephyr valve spring which is a good alternative for the flathead.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 925
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 925
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Forum: Early V8
02-01-2021, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 112
Ital flathead blower ID Tag
This is a reproduction of the ID tag that's usually missing from the front of the ITAL flathead blower. Its an exact copy of a perfect original tag. There's a very limited number available.
I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,145
Re: Gosfast Gary from NY?
Gary was one of the guys who had the knowledge to go to the next level with the flathead. I enjoyed reading his posts and learned a few things doing so. The truly sad part is for the new guys coming...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2021, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 419
Re: No endplay in crank
Stoker I have found when using new bearings from Cleveite or King there's usually no end play. To me it looks like some manufacturers have added extra material thinking the crank will be worn so now...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Re: Walker Radiator
Another excellent choice is Custom Auto Radiator in New Jersey. They have supplied me with radiators for my Deuces. Compared to Walker {which I tried and did not like} the C.A.R. radiators are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 759
Re: How Close to (Over)Square In V-8 Bore/Stroke?
Is this like what goes up must come down? All kidding aside.
Experience as to bored compared to stroke compared to square/over square can anyone really give their experience with all of that?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 958
Re: "help"
You wrote as more pistons went in it became harder to turn. I have found Hastings piston ring sets at times are including the wrong expander for the three piece oil ring assembly. The expander is to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,692
Re: ultimate flathead
Boy am I glad the guy never raced at Bonneville with so much horsepower and RPM's from that 239 cube flathead the records would be REALLY high and no one would be able to touch them. LMAO
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2021, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 969
Re: The Right Stuff
The stuff is actually a lot better than anything else I have used. Its expensive but when I use it its for some extremely demanding application. Example I use no gaskets on some of my race engines...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,906
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 676
Re: Chevy distibutor question for Bubba...
The Accel distributer is by far the best type to convert for the flathead. And as Deuce5window wrote they are plentiful and cheap to buy. The many I have converted for others have all performed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 282
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 282
Re: 32 roadster body dimension
Just measured my original Henry Ford body this is what I get 50-5/16. I will tell you my body lines and door gaps are spot on.
Ronnieroadster
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