Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 12:19 AM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 277
Re: Was at the Gilmore last week
I have had the honour of riding in an '03 Model A. [also an '03 Oldsmobile, very similar]. This particular model A # 486, was imported in 1904 by John J. Boyd. He bequeathed the car to a relative,...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:17 AM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 1,451
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:28 AM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 242
2 overdrives
Is anyone on here running two overdrives in an early Ford? Call me mad if you will, but I currently have a fixation on overdrives. I currently run a Columbia in my 35 sedan...when I first fitted it,...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 12:48 AM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 597
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 12:43 AM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 511
Re: How to disassemble a Columbia rearend
Yes, 4.44:1 is standard ratio with Lincoln Zephyr. I believe, after looking at your pictures posted, that your diff is actually 38-39 Lincoln Zephyr...it is a hypoid rear, which first came out in...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 09:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 511
Re: How to disassemble a Columbia rearend
You need to remove the regular LH housing from the banjo. Then, undo the bolts holding the crownwheel. Then you can remove crownwheel and LH axle. Then you can see the spider gears etc, move that...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 09:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Re: Lincoln pinion backlash
thank you Ken and Pete, I actually set it all up and fitted it a week ago by reading the gear mesh pattern. A bit of work with the Columbia, I had to fit a .005" shim behind the Columbia side bearing...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 01:51 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 522
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 11:03 PM
|
|
Replies: 22
Views: 946
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 11:54 PM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 5,277
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 01:56 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Re: Lincolin Zephyr gears
22 tooth, confused now? Look here; http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_trans-gearratios.htm
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 12:21 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 1,543
Re: Compression and flow
Assemble your short block, then machine the heads to achieve the desired .040" odd thou quench. Getting that clearance from top of piston at TDC to head to within .040-.050" is paramount for optimum...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 11:04 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Lincoln pinion backlash
I'm in the process of setting up a Lincoln [hypoid] rear end. I'm quite familiar with how to set up a banjo rear, having done numerous Fords over the years, but I don't know the specs for backlash...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 12:02 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 1,349
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 02:22 AM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 431
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 12:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 431
oil type recommendation
I'm converting a Lincoln [hypoid] rear end to Columbia, hypoid rear ends have special additives, the Columbia contains yellow metal components. So, what oil specification do I put into this thing?...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 12:27 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 1,543
Re: Compression and flow
There is a wealth of information about this matter in both printed form and on the internet. Ronnie above makes a valid point which backs up my comments....[Hemis] . Obviously, if one could achieve...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 12:06 AM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 5,277
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 03:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 1,543
Re: Compression and flow
It's the age old question; flow versus compression. Everyone has their own theories. Some things work better than others. Real serious racers keep their combustion chamber designs secret. I very much...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 11:12 PM
|
|
Replies: 50
Views: 2,105
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 07:36 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 1,520
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 04:38 PM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 5,277
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 09:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 1,126
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 12:40 AM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 528
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 12:40 AM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 528
Re: heater
Does anyone get where I'm coming from? The exhaust gas temperature is considerably higher than the boiling point of coolant. Whilst coolant is circulating through the manifold, it would be...
|
