Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2023, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,599
Re: Fuel pressure
FYI; Pressure is resistance to flow or volume. Excess volume is what creates back pressure and that pressure is preset/balanced by the pump spring.
The diaphragm is mechanically pulled down to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2023, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
Re: Navarro heads and the oil housing
Specialty Fasteners in LA sell assorted length ARP studs etc.
https://www.specialty-fasteners.com/Head-Main-Studs-3-4-Short-Coarse-p/sku-3025.htm
Personally I'd prefer the coupling nut method...
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Forum: Early V8
03-22-2022, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 731
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Forum: Early V8
01-18-2022, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 563
1946 Ford Passenger Dome Lights
Hello folks,
I'm looking for a pair of dome lights for my '46 Tudor ..... I'd prefer a pair without any switch as I've fitted 'door open' switches.
Can anyone also suggest a lens supplier should I...
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Forum: Early V8
01-16-2022, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 731
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2022, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 628
Re: Lincoln Clock Wiring?
Thanks for that info guys.
I understood that they are a mechanical clock and the power is only used to rewind them .... but how many amps are required to do that as it effects what 12V to 6V reducer...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2022, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 628
Lincoln Clock Wiring?
Hello all,
I have a 1946 Lincoln clock for my next build and I'd like to clarify the correct way to power it please.
As it was originally 6 volts I'll provide a 12V to 6V reducer unit ...... my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2022, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 946
Re: 1942-48 Ford Radiator Support Info?
Thanks for that info WBC, the Champion 3 row is what I was looking at.
As I now have AC and need to mount a condenser out front I'm trying to use a 6 blade mechanical fan with a shroud instead of an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2022, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 946
Re: 1942-48 Ford Radiator Support Info?
Hi Dale,
My original radiator is already setup for the SBC but its looking a little tired so I thought that this was a good time to upgrade, especially now with the AC onboard.
I'm not a real fan...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2022, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 946
Re: 1942-48 Ford Radiator Support Info?
Thank you WB Chuck for your response.
I'm investigating Champion radiators now. Which core style/size did you go with .... I've got a basic 300 - 350HP SBC crate motor with a TH350 transmission. I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2022, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 946
Re: 1942-48 Ford Radiator Support Info?
Thanks for your reply Al,
How or where did you mount the angle iron frame to the chassis?
I'm assuming that it was still supported by the OEM bolt in cross member.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2022, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 946
1942-48 Ford Radiator Support Info?
Hello folks,
I'm part the way through a '46 Ford Tudor build down here in Australia.
The car is now fitted with a GM drive train, this conversion also required a different radiator and mountings to...
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Forum: Early V8
12-19-2021, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 731
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Forum: Early V8
10-12-2016, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 832
1942-6 Ford Running Board Moldings
Hi all,
I'm looking for a nice pair of the ribbed style 1942-6 Ford sedan running board moldings please.
I'll be in Bakersfield Ca on the 20th for a couple of days only then back to Australia,...
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Forum: Early V8
08-27-2015, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 0
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1946 Ford Tudor S/S Fender & RB Trims
Hi all,
I'm looking for some nice 1946 (corrugated) Ford Tudor S/S fender & running board trims.
PS: I also need the two short cowl S/S pieces.
Thanks, Graham.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2014, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,667
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2012, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,755
Re: Flathead Pistons and Rings Advice Please
A huge thanks everyone, I sure got the most knowledge there.
You've convinced me to now go the ROSS route but which ring package is right for regular street rod use, the GRANT iron ring versions...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2012, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,755
Flathead Pistons and Rings Advice Please
Hi folks,
I'm about to order pistons and rings for a 276" (3-5/16" x 4") street hot rod build with 2 x '94's, Edelbrock 1125's, L100 cam etc.
I'm leaning towards the 3 ring EGGE type but I've heard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2012, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,464
Re: Hollow valve lifters worth it?
Hollow adjustables, I couldn't resist the Drake special ~$145 price and got some. They're made in Taiwan and Drakes indicated that they've had no returns as yet, apparently?????
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2012, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,505
Re: Clutch Release Shaft Position Help Please
Thank you very much Karl,
That is exactly what I needed. I'm planning a shopping trip to the US later in the year and will get a new fork from Mac's but I want to get the bellhousing underway now....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2012, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,505
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2012, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,505
Clutch Release Shaft Position Help Please
Hi all, I'm after your help again please.
I'm looking for the vertical distance between the input shaft centerline and the clutch release shaft centerline please. I'm building a custom bellhousing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2012, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,658
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2012, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,658
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,219
Re: 8BA Starter Dimensions Help Please
Thanks for the replies, I'm in Sydney Australia. I thought that there could have been some old Ford info / drawings out there or maybe an aftermarket parts manufacturer person that might know what...
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