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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-10-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,885
Posted By markdtn
Re: Clutch Plate Advice

Here in Chattanooga TN we use Felton's Clutch. They reman all manner of clutches for cars, tractors, trucks, and equipment. Very knowledgeable. I came in with an 8BA flywheel and he knew exactly...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-03-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,572
Posted By markdtn
Re: What to Soak a Carburetor In

I'm with the ultrasonic group. Bought one a couple years back and it really works well for carbs. You can get one that holds 6L (over 1.5 gal) on Amazon or Ebay for $130ish. With a gallon of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,429
Posted By markdtn
Re: fuel injection after market

So if a points Chevy small block distributor can be converted to a flathead, couldn't you use a TBI distributor and do the same thing? Then you could run a GM TBI setup with just an adapter for the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,056
Posted By markdtn
Re: Theft Prevention Ideas??

I recently went on a trip on RT66 on my OT '66 Mustang. I did 3 things for theft prevention. 1-a battery cutoff switch in the trunk 2-a pistol trigger lock around the hood latch and 3-a cable lock...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By markdtn
Re: Fram oil supply line suggestions

OK I see that now. I agree.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By markdtn
Re: Fram oil supply line suggestions

You could make it out of steel tubing (fuel line). Both ends are fixed so should be OK. It's short so tight bends are difficult would be the hardest part.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,745
Posted By markdtn
Re: Tech: Cheap and easy pcv on your 49-53 ford flathead v8

I did this pretty much like the OP in case somebody wants new parts with p/ns. The vacuum port just below the carb on my 1950 F1 iron 8BA intake used 7/16 straight banjo threads (not NPT). I bought...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,502
Posted By markdtn
Re: Electric fan over a belted fan

On my 2N tractor with 8BA, I have an electric fan. To fit using the common conversion kit you have to machine the front groove off the lower pulley. Even if you extended the tractor another inch or...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 20,211
Posted By markdtn
Re: Let's start a junkyard fuel injection discussion

That setup is very nice! I have thought about this and I would have done it like Bubba suggested-TBI with 4.3 GM ECM and small-cap Chevy distributor converted to flathead. But going Ford EDIS is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,881
Posted By markdtn
Re: Shoebox Ford rear end swap

If Early Mustang is the right width, then you can use the 8.8 from an '96-01 Explorer cut down the driver side and use 2 RH axles will work. Pretty common lately and they are easy to find. 3.73 and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-02-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,562
Posted By markdtn
Re: Mercury rebuilt EAC longblock-whats it worth?

Pressed him for a few more details. The tag says it is 40 over on the bore and 20/20 on the crank. Also not a Ford reman, it is a National something or other out of Atlanta, GA. He does not know...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-02-2020, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,562
Posted By markdtn
Mercury rebuilt EAC longblock-whats it worth?

Have a friend who came into this Mercury EAC longblock over the weekend. Apparently the guy who he got it from is liquidating a lifetime of parts. From what I understand, it is a Ford reman. It...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-01-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,113
Posted By markdtn
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-29-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 65,777
Posted By markdtn
Re: Opinion on PCV valve for flathead?

The vacuum port just below the carb on an iron 8BA intake uses 7/16 banjo threads. I bought a GM disc brake 7/16 banjo bolt and a 7/16 banjo to 3/8 hose barb fitting (AKA 12mm banjo x 10mm barb). I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-17-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,241
Posted By markdtn
Re: GREAT battery charger recommendation

I am very pleased with mine as well. I have a G3500 bought for my sons Hybrid. It has worked well on several other batteries also.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,886
Posted By markdtn
Re: Flatheads,nature,time and effort

I like the adventure. I would want to pay at least slightly less than scrap. But if you can do it in 1 trip or maybe 2 and have a decent way to process them then it sounds like fun to me. Even 2-3...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,449
Posted By markdtn
Re: 1938 Flathead V8 Race Motor-What’s it worth?

I think they can also be used to do a V8 swap on a 9N/2N/8N tractor. I have an 8BA in mine, but seem to recall that a V8 60 goes in with less adapting. But I agree that this one should probably...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,934
Posted By markdtn
Re: 1949 Ford 8n Tractor

I have a 2N with an 8BA in it. See my avatar. It is an Awesome Henry conversion.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,891
Posted By markdtn
Re: What gloves are best for working on car

GlovePlus Industrial Black Nitrile Gloves - 5 mil. I get them from Amazon.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-22-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,161
Posted By markdtn
Re: 52 Ford flathead fuel pump push rod

I thought that when you removed the rod you were supposed to add a drift plug so that you didn't bleed oil pressure? If that is so, that plug would have to be removed.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-21-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By markdtn
Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1

15 years ago or so I did the POL type kit on a '50 F1 for somebody else. Pretty sure it had original pedal and just replaced the original master. Some drilling required for the bracketry. Lines...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-15-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,164
Posted By markdtn
Re: Need to replace oxy-acetylene torch set

I just had an Airco regulator rebuilt by the people who do our bottles at work. Only cost like $60. I had the torch built about 12 years ago, and I think it was about $50. I don't use either...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-14-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,637
Posted By markdtn
Re: Lifting a 8ba engine

Me 4. I don't know why, but I can't bring myself to use a carb plate.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-07-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,001
Posted By markdtn
Re: not a Ford flathead but from that era

Nice!

Starting one of those with a hand-cranked pony is like nothing else. My uncle had an early 50s D6. We went to use it one day and could not find the crank. He told me "go get the 3/4 drive...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-25-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,442
Posted By markdtn
Re: Flywheel / Clutch Tips 8BA

I found out a few things in general about 8BA flywheels when I was searching for a 10" clutch version. My 8BA had an 11” clutch and my flywheel was notusable (pressure plate hole issues). Be very...
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