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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 07:56 PM
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Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

That is not possible. It doesnt get to 45 pounds until well after 1.800. At coil bind, it barely hits 80. These arent even close to being OEM spec.

I will call Goodson and see what they have. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 612
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

This is the entire build:

1951 Ford F3 torch red
Borg and Warner 5 speed conversion
Mercury Mountainier 3.73 disc brake rear end
Speedway disc brake kit
Power booster
Cragar SS modern...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 612
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

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I am going to have new seats installed along with new valves. My guess is that the installed height will come in well below 2.00 inches. I had an engine shop for 10 years. I know about wear from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 612
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

It doesnt nee that much spring... An 8CM is considered stock. With a .060 shim, the stock new OEM spring will be perfect.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 612
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
What spring rate should I set with stock springs and an 8CM camshaft

I am having a hard time deciding on valve springs for a Merc rebuild. I just ordered an 8CM camsahft from Delta. The specs are 208 effective at .050 with a .338 lift.

I ordered some Isky 185 G...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: stock NOS fomoco valve springs on a 236 @.050 .355 lift cam

thanks, finally someone who understands the relationship between installed height and shims.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: stock NOS fomoco valve springs on a 236 @.050 .355 lift cam

who carries good PV for Strombergs
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: stock NOS fomoco valve springs on a 236 @.050 .355 lift cam

I will do 44 then at 6000 feet
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: stock NOS fomoco valve springs on a 236 @.050 .355 lift cam

I found some NOS stock springs from 1955 for $70 plus shipping.

There is so much room to coil bind That I could easily shim .060 to >080 and still have .080 to coil bind on a .355 cam.

Should...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: stock NOS fomoco valve springs on a 236 @.050 .355 lift cam

who carries them
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
stock NOS fomoco valve springs on a 236 @.050 .355 lift cam

I am building a 4.125 by 3.312 stroker. It will have dual carbs with 43 main jets, and a delta 236 effective at .050 .355 lift cam. Something like a stock Merc cam. I found some NOS fomoco valve...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: 1951 Ford F3 stroker questions

It is a nice torch red 51 F3. It is getting the following so I cn at least drive it into town here and there.

1. Ford explorer disc brake rear end 3.73
2. speedway front disc brakes
3 brake...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: 1951 Ford F3 stroker questions

I am just doing a low compression stroker. I have seen much of your excellent mechanical advice, but I have yet to hear anything related to a flathead 4 bolt main. Anyways, it will just be a low...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: 1951 Ford F3 stroker questions

.080 over
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: 1951 Ford F3 stroker questions

I cancelled the china crank order. I found a 4.125 stroker Merc crank that has already been ground and plugged. I do have to buy Scat H beam rods. What pistons should I get.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
Re: 1951 Ford F3 stroker questions

I ended up ordering an eagle 4.250 and some Scat rods. Some chromoly coated rings that are metric would be excellent. I am fairly certain that they are .080. I cleaned the tops of the pistons when...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By 1951 Ford F3
1951 Ford F3 stroker questions

I have a 1951 Ford F3. The engine was rebuilt within 5000 miles ago. I think the bore is 3.268. I want to build either a 4.125 or 4.250 stroker. I really do not want to machine the block and prefer...
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