Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2023, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 503
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2023, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 503
Holley 94 accelerator pumps
I have fuel running down the accelerator pump operation shaft after I turn the engine off , I’ve replaced the pump piston rubber but this hasn’t stopped it. Should the shaft have some sort of packing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2022, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,571
Re: French flathead oil pressure
My French engine differs slightly from the one Mart shows on YouTube, although it’s been cast with the ability to be machined for governor it’s not been machined for one , it has the 8BA manifold...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2022, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,571
French flathead oil pressure
I’ve just rebuilt my French flathead, at starter cranking speed the oil pressure was 50 psi when it started it went up to 80 psi do reckon this is too high ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2022, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,612
Door skin “ oil canning “
Before it all fell off into a bottom of the door my F1 doors had a bitumen like material stuck to the inside of the skin, I don’t know if this will help with the problem but does anyone know what it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2022, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,705
Re: F1 gearbox
I’m sorry if I’ve done you a dis service but I’ve checked and re checked my emails and can’t find any communication between us my emails is - [email protected]
I want to swap the whole gear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2022, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,705
Re: F1 gearbox
I’ve emailed them but not had a reply. Reading their small print they don’t give advice so that avenue is closed to me.It’s a pity I can’t find someone that has done it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2022, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,705
Re: F1 gearbox
I want to put the whole gear set from a 1951 F1 column change into a 1950 floor change housing, I haven’t bought the column change box yet but will if it is the same internally
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2022, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,705
F1 gearbox
Does anyone know if the gears in a 3 speed side loader gearbox are interchangeable with a top loader
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2022, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 539
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2022, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 539
1950 F1gearbox
Just stripped my F1. 3 speed gearbox prior to fitting it back into the chassis following blasting and painting the members and found a couple of badly chipped teeth on the 1st/ reverse gear it has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2022, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 626
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
01-09-2022, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 855
Photo
Can someone in very simple terms explain how to up load a photo from my iPhone onto a post please
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2021, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 434
F1 speedometer overhaul
I’m about to clean and fit new instrument decals and need to remove the speedometer pointer to enable the new transfer to be applied , I’ve given it a gentle tug but don’t want to break anything .Has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2021, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 556
F1 Brake servo
Has anyone fitted a brake servo and master cylinder to their f1 but retain the drum brakes, and is it best to fit the servo under the cab floor or remotely somewhere else?
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Forum: Early V8
12-02-2021, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 502
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2021, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Re: 8BA block cracked
Yes there are several on eBay and UK sites “ sold as seen” but I would agree it would be unwise to buy something that may very well have the same problem. It’s a shame because the rest of the engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2021, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Re: 8BA block cracked
Gloucestershire U/K. Not too many 8BA blocks over here. As a matter of interest what would a good block cost in the USA?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2021, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Re: 8BA block cracked
Found a large crack along the block running along the sump surface and then on the inside surface of the block
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2021, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2021, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Re: 8BA block cracked
Would the pan rail crack be visible from outside the block or inside ,at the moment the engine is covered in grime but I’m washing it off tomorrow and taking the oil pan off
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2021, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
8BA block cracked
I’ve just lifted the heads on by 8BA 1950 pickup and found four cracks on both banks between the bolt holes and water jackets l have been told these can be laser welded but would like an opinion on...
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