Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 5,880
Re: Break-in gone wrong!
Pardon me for what might be a dumb comment.
I'm putting a 59A together at the moment - my first engine and not yet ready to run. I fitted 'new' Mellings oil pump that was a different configuration...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 809
Re: seat belts 40 coupe
Not wishing to hijack the thread, but does anyone have an idea on how to stop the belts falling behind the seat when it's folded forward?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 610
Re: Dipstick Length
I'm not restoring the vehicle, it's a replacement engine for driver.
So, with the open pan on flat ground, 5 quarts of liquid should give me in the neighbourhood of the full mark?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 610
Dipstick Length
I can recall reading that there are different flathead dipstick/tube combinations that could result in wrong oil level readings.
I'm currently putting a 59A flathead together. I don't know it's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2024, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,661
Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead
I have a 41 SD convert and going down the path of building a 59 motor for it. The idea of a modest rebuild can become a rabbit hole real quick.
Check out the 1948 movie 'Mr Blandings builds his...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2023, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,164
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2023, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 530
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Rear Seat
There is a wood brace that runs across the width of the car. I recall hearing someplace that it is a structural member - not sure.
The rear seat is located and held in place by the brace. I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2023, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,914
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 719
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2023, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 719
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2023, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query
Thanks gents. Good idea, but I don't have the option of a shunt with the hall effect/inductive meter movement.
I will replace the stock ammeter. The reduced current of a 12V system might be a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2023, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query
I reversed the wire in the ammeter when I did the conversion. When I checked the other day the headlamps came on fine brakes too, with only a small wiggle in the needle.
Thinking perhaps a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query
I haven't had a chance to get my ammeter out yet. I use the guage as a general indication that the system is charging.
Now that the battery (Optima) is charged I pulled on the headlights. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2023, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query
I recently had a charging system problem on my 41. Car is stock except for a 12V negative earth conversion.
The stock ammeter has the inductive loops on the back of the gauge that the main power...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2023, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 8,336
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2023, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2023, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2023, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 892
Lincoln Zephyr valve spring question
I'm doing a refresh on a 59AB (I'm not an engine guy). It's been sitting for a while and has some stuck valves.
It already has 8BA internals - crank, rods valves and pistons.
I ordered a set...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2023, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 645
Re: "Re-using" previously torqued head studs
Contemplating a similar problem for an engine that's going in my 41.
The only concern I have about leaving studs in place is its more fiddly to get a clean surface for the head gasket.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2023, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 900
Re: Sarter-won't
Maybe your starter brushes are getting low, or are sticking in their holders. Have you tried tapping on the starter when it is having these problems?
If it helps, it's a temporary fix only
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