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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 393
Posted By tubman
Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter

After 60 years of driving these cars and just a kittle bit of research, I too, have become a big fan of he original "bypass" filters
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 01:37 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 11,317
Posted By tubman
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the various types of timing covers that were used in the 8BA era (I know I was), here is an example of what's available that I found on the H.A.M.B. A big...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,715
Posted By tubman
Re: Changing of the Guard. A new breed of car nuts.

I don't think it's the problem that you are postulating. Think of all of the books put out by the EFV8CA over the last 30 or so years. None of that knowledge was available when I started out. It's...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,715
Posted By tubman
Re: Changing of the Guard. A new breed of car nuts.

Owning a Corvette or two (correctly restored, I may add), I once posted on a Corvette forum "What is more out of date than a 5 year old resto-mod?".

It was not well received. After all, it did...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 590
Posted By tubman
Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild

The distributor doesn't care about voltage, nor does the condenser. The coil is the governing factor and should be for the correct voltage.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 680
Posted By tubman
Re: Early Ford Cutaway Chassis YouTube Videos Global Rollcall and More Info

When I went to the University of Minnesota in the early sixties, there was a cutaway of a V8-60 engine right out in the hallway of the Mechanical Engineering Building. It was well done with a lot of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By tubman
Re: Don't be afraid of shipping -Deals exist!!

They may be good, but I consider their choice of their name to be kind of off putting.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By tubman
Re: 1937 V860 carb issue (i think)

I wouldn't suspect the fuel additive as much as the tank itself (and the associated lines). Unless you are absolutely sure the rest of the system is scrupulously clean, there is a very good chance it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By tubman
Re: Pictures of a 1952 Ford car automatic steering column

JB Weld, or perhaps some other high-zoot epoxy, such as Belzona or Dev-Con?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,591
Posted By tubman
Re: Running ford king seeley gauges on 12 v

Shouldn't that be half as many amps?

I am not sure about the accuracy either, but it may be the way it works. I hope someone does the test suggested above.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By tubman
Re: 6 volt positive ground SW gauges

Well, since all electrical gauges I have seen have two connecting posts, I would say polarity doesn't matter; if they don't work, just switch the wires. As to voltage, I think a quick calculation...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By tubman
Re: 226 engine reading 80# of oil pressure

Aren't King-Seeley gauges supposed to read at the max when there is no power to them? Turn on the ignition and they go to zero. Start the engine and they reflect the actual reading.

Are you sure...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 186
Posted By tubman
Re: Aluminum head or radiator & use of sacrificial Zinc Anode

I have a sacrificial anode in my '51. However, it is magnesium, not zinc, for reasons that should become obvious.

See this thread (and this earlier one :...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By tubman
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

You should be able to drive home with that if you happen to run out of gas.:D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,472
Posted By tubman
Re: Where’s my water going?

Nothing to do with the original post, but it looks to me like the Plug Number starts with an "R". I think on Champion that means "Resistor". Are you running those plugs for any particular reason?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 673
Posted By tubman
Re: Regarding 51 MERC-CT

I had a chance to interact with him several years ago. He helped me out a lot.

RIP
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By tubman
Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable

This has always been a fear of mine as well. I got a length of appropriately sized cable and hooked it to the latch and put a loop on the end. I then routed it to a place behind the grille where it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By tubman
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

Get an Optima Red Top 6 volt. 800 CCA and all of mine have lasted well over ten years. Kind of expensive (about $200) and funny looking as well. If that bothers you, you can get a Faux case and top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,472
Posted By tubman
Re: Where’s my water going?

I believe you have a fresh engine. The last one I had built (a 327 SBC) must have been built on the tight side of tolerances, because it would overheat if I let it idle for more than a couple of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 895
Posted By tubman
Re: Dome head 3 1/16 +005 anyone

While I wouldn't go so far as recommending it, I can't see the harm if the weights are substantially the same and they had the same head configuration (domed vs. flat top).

As a matter of fact, I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,549
Posted By tubman
Re: V8 Engine

Don't the V860's use a special starter? I don't really know, but most other components are different. If so, it could be a problem. just a heads up.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,463
Posted By tubman
Re: Shoutout to Petehoovie!

Thanks "Coop", I thought I was the only one here that thought that way.

BTW, welcome back.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,467
Posted By tubman
Re: Compression and flow

I like your way of thinking; especially the last paragraph. Lately, I have found that if you can get the quench right, everything else follows and little extra work is required. There are exceptions,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,549
Posted By tubman
Re: V8 Engine

I ran a marginal starter for years on my '51. it always started (sometimes just barely) so the old "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mindset prevailed. In 2016, I pt a new engine in the car and in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,549
Posted By tubman
Re: V8 Engine

Make sure all of the factory grounds (battery to block, block to frame, frame to body) are present and working while you're at it.
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