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Forum: Early V8 01-04-2023, 03:31 PM
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Posted By Fatboy Tim
1932 v8 engine steady rods

Hello, looking for a pair of engine steady rods for the v8, thanks. Can arrange for US address for postage.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Flathead front end noise

Good advice trying that now thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Flathead front end noise

Looking for ideas here.


Rebuilt 59a, 3 bolt Mallory crab distributor. There is a clicking from the front end and seems to be from the timing cover / dissy. I've set the lash on the Johnsons...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,813
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Valley oil baffle question

Thanks for all the advice, appreciated
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,813
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Valley oil baffle question

Thanks for the advice, I've noticed some scrape marks with the tangs on the retaining clips might be touching the block so I'll move them then refit. I've tried with the fan belt off and noise still...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,813
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Valley oil baffle question

Thanks for replying. I can’t get rid of a clack from the front end, set the lash, changed dizzy spacer, compression good at 150 so am now clutching at straws.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,813
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Valley oil baffle question

Anyone had these rattling around?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mallory crab clacking noise

Thanks yes that's on the list after the spacer replacements
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mallory crab clacking noise

All good advice folks and much appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mallory crab clacking noise

Yes, its a spacer between the cam (new Schneider cam) and the 3 bolt dizzy. Ordered new spacer arrives tomorrow so will try that.



Mart - yes, i checked that and cap is ok plus tried with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mallory crab clacking noise

Thanks John, good tip.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2019, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Mallory crab clacking noise

24 stud with Mallory electronic crab distributor, clacking from front end. Set the lash on the lifters and all good. Still clack when engine revs then settles down. The distributor drive (offset)...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-13-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mitchell Overdrive Ratio Question

Thanks oldredford, what revs you got when doing 70-80?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-13-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mitchell Overdrive Ratio Question

Thanks yes 29.5 tires, Tatom 270 cam.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-13-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Mitchell Overdrive Ratio Question

Hello

Need some advice please, 32 coupe, 284 flathead, warmed over and 3.54 final drive. Not sure to go for 36% or 26% over, anyone got experience?

Thanks for any advice.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-31-2018, 03:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Technical; Mallory crab

thanks, stripped it down and will change the module.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Technical; Mallory crab

Good call!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2018, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Technical; Mallory crab

Got a Mallory crab on a 284 French block, ran fine then died, no spark at plugs. Changed the coil, all wires ok. Think it might be the distributor, do these have any internal parts that can wear...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-20-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,047
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mitchell and 3.54 gears

Thanks John, appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-20-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,047
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mitchell and 3.54 gears

Well that all sounds like a plan, hopefully it won't get dropped of the ship in the Atlantic.......Will post photos when doing the work.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-20-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,047
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: Mitchell and 3.54 gears

Thanks for the comments, based in Scotland its a long drive to most shows so 7 hours at 3000rpm isnt good - a lot of oil! Even with 3.25 gears would stil be too high, neighbour next door has a 35...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-20-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,047
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Mitchell and 3.54 gears

Anyone running this combination?


I've ordered one (for a 32) and hoping will keep the engine to around 2200rpm at 70, it doesn't like running at 3000rpm for 7 hours on the motor(free)way.

...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,983
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: 3.25 gears in a deuce

Thanks for the posts, appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2017, 01:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,983
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: 3.25 gears in a deuce

Thanks for the photos, appreciated
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,983
Posted By Fatboy Tim
Re: 3.25 gears in a deuce

Hi Mart

Yes as it happens Douglas (trad v8) has a couple of Laycock over drives and we were speaking with Bryan Daly about machining up the closed drive to fit this. Some photos as you asked would...
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