Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 10:58 AM
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Re: headers that work with original steering box
When I got my '51 in 1987, the first thing I did was buy a set of Fenton headers and install duals. I remember the drivers side headpipe to be a challenge, but I got them installed and loved the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,865
Re: Covid excuse to play hookey
My advice is to keep on going at it. Here in North Central Minnesota, we've had snow 6 of the last 10 days and it didn't get above freezing until 2 PM today.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 279
Re: Blinkers
Unfortunately, the link Coopman provided is a "schematic". It shows the correct "logical" routing of the wires, but not the physical layout. Therefore it needs to be interpreted and the wires traced...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 735
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,267
Re: Covid
Hopefully, everyone will recover and things will be back to normal. Hang in there and do what you have to; we can wait.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2021, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 402
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2021, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 735
Re: Flathead Running rich
A "Max rebuilt" carburetor? That brings an old saying to mind, "90% of carburetor problems are ignition related while most ignition problems are caused by a faulty fuel system".
Are you sure your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 938
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2021, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 778
Re: Cast iron surface rust removal
It depends on the size. If they are small enough to immerse in a container of Evaporust or Rust-911 (which is cheaper but doesn't seem to work as well) without breaking the bank. that is the best way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2021, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 310
Re: hub caps
Yep, It was Olds "Fiestas" and Dodge "Lancers" where I lived. Nobody I knew ever ran "Sombreros".
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2021, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,157
Re: Electric fan over a belted fan
I had a '61 Monza coupe from new. I experienced the dreaded "swing axle tuck under and spin out" personally. I wiped out the right side of the car on a tree on the left side of the road. Luckily, I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,602
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,590
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 381
Re: Electric Fan swap? Advice?
I think he has an 8BA he is planning on installing since there is no stock engine.
He may not be aware of the basic difference between the stock '40 fan setup vs. the 8BA.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2021, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 4,911
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2021, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 357
Views: 46,797
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2021, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 521
Re: The Good, the bad, but no ugly
Also, you mentioned you have a fuel pump with a glass bowl. I have found that the gasket on these can leak causing the pump to suck air. Make sure that is not the case, and if necessary, replace the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,276
Re: Synthetic Oil?
I think that synthetic oil is the final exam for the class on installing rope seals.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2021, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 187
Re: New 1940 Truck project: engine rebuild
First of all, you have to make sure you have a good crack-free block. The first thing you have to do is get the engine disassembled and have the block checked for cracks, wear, and general condition....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2021, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 531
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,276
Re: Synthetic Oil?
After my racing days were done, I found I had 2 cases of Mobil-1 15-50 synthetic left over. I am running it in my '51 with no problems.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 566
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 435
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 301
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 301
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