Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 762
Re: flathead camshaft covers
Thanks for all the reply's. Angledrive I did already install my plug on the front of my motor thanks for the reminder. Mcgarrett I think I will replace the bushing seems like cheap insurance. Ken I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 762
flathead camshaft covers
I have two flathead camshaft gear covers. It is going into an 8BA motor. I am to the point on my rebuild to install the cover over the gears. I am using a Mercury 8cm cam. They look similar except...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2023, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 551
Re: 1952-53 ribbed oil pan setback
I was hoping you would answer. 1951 ford truck, a little more clearance around mustang front axle would help. How much would I gain? Do you have one? thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2023, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 551
1952-53 ribbed oil pan setback
I am work on a 8BA. I am thinking of using a 1952-1953 ribbed center sump oil pan. I believe it has a little more setback, I hope on the front. Does anyone know how much of a setback it has compared...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,913
Re: shipping help needed, transmission
Thanks Jim, the seller and I spoke today and worked it out using YRC and dock to dock delivery. Rate seemed reasonable to me using their website. Appreciate your suggestion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2023, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,913
Re: shipping help needed, transmission
Thanks to everyone who has helped me. Other people had luck with Fastenal. I tried calling Jenny but the line is disconnected. It seems that is a dead end this time of year. I was glad Jim answered...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2023, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,913
shipping help needed, transmission
Not sure where to place this request. I am looking for a person to help move a C-4 transmission, flathead adaptor, a case of tranny fluid and some small parts on a pallet from Deer Lodge Montana to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2022, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,380
Re: Sad News
I have to agree with 38Bill. This weekend at Back to the Fifties in St. Paul there are usually, still a good number of Flatheads around. So cool.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2022, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,173
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2022, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,173
Re: flathead refresh
Hi Demingboy. Another option, Check out my 8BA ready for rebuild with a new merc crank and a new 3/4 cam plus extra's. Listed under swap section "49-53 8BA block tested and machine work done" ...
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Forum: Early V8
06-04-2022, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
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Forum: Early V8
05-30-2022, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
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Forum: Early V8
05-28-2022, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
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Forum: Early V8
05-24-2022, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2022, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Re: cracked 59ab
If this helps I still have my 8BA block for sale in the swap meeting for sale section. It is a good block that has been tested, bored and sold with a merc crank an a 3/4 cam. thanks
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Forum: Early V8
05-21-2022, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Re: recommendations
41 fatty Check my ad in the swap meet section. Motor is already machined with extras, however it is a 8ba. Thanks
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Forum: Early V8
05-16-2022, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
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Forum: Early V8
05-13-2022, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
'49-'53 8BA block tested and machine work done
1953 8BA ford block. Has been magna fluxed and pressure tested, have paperwork. Block has been bored to .080 and valve seats grinding is done. New cam bearings installed. Motor is ready for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2022, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,345
Re: Camshaft choices
Cadillac512 what are the advantages of Lincoln Zephyr springs over stock springs.Ron what are valve rotators?
Thanks Jack for the rear axle update.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2022, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,345
Re: Camshaft choices
Thanks to everyone who has helped. I have read about cams on this site and books (Rons, and JWL) and looked at the Tilden chart, but it helps to have people who have used different cams talk about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2022, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,195
Re: Selling parts on line
As guy who got burned bad on a N.O.S. fender deal many years ago, what is the prefered method for payment when using Ebay or Instagram or even this site? Paypal, money order or something...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2022, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,345
Camshaft choices
I am building a 53 8BA.It has been bored out .080, with a merc 4 inch crankshaft, Edmunds heads (not sure of compression ratio) and a Edmunds 4 barrel intake with a holly 390 cfm carb. I am using a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2022, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 972
Re: Egge Piston Ring Set
Shoebox, If this helps I have been talking to a person named John (sorry I don't know his last name) when I call Egge, He has always been a big help. If you get into a jam with your machinist, let me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2021, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
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