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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 556
Posted By tubman
Re: Ford Liquamatic auto trans in '41 Merc/Lincoln- has anyone seen one?

A lot of Chrysler Corporation products had this same setup in the early fifties. It caused me a few problems when I built my first T Bucket using a "baby hemi" in the early sixties.:confused:

I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 394
Posted By tubman
Re: 8ba oil pump question

The gear/cover clearance is given in the reprint of the manual I have for '49-'51 Fords. I don't have access to it at the moment, but I believe it is .008"
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By tubman
Re: Vacuum Leak

I vote for brass. I'd keep an eye on that rubber plug; it could deteriorate rather quickly from the heat and fumes in the engine compartment.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,208
Posted By tubman
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

The engine was supposedly "professionally built" with an Iskendarian MAX-1 camshaft. I had assumed that everything was done properly. I picked up the completed short block and completed the assembly....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,208
Posted By tubman
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

The reason I asked is that was what I did with a set of new Offenhauser heads (just bolt 'em on without checking) on a 276" Merc thirty years ago. I was never as satisfied with the power that engine...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,208
Posted By tubman
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

I'm curious about what you would do after "checking for piston and valve clearance" and found, as the O/P found, you had .141" clearance over the piston. I wouldn't think to "bolt them on and go"...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 606
Posted By tubman
Re: Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ??

I find that anything over 2700 RPM and the engine seems to be "unhappy". 2300-2500 is optimum with a stock (Mercury 1CM) cam.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 550
Posted By tubman
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins

Sounds like fun if you're not going very far or want to get there in a hurry!:)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By tubman
Re: Street Cam

Depending on what it's going into, I'd reconsider the 3.08 gears. Maybe on a very light roadster, but not for anything heavier. Makes a difference in which cam you go with as well. The whole thing...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 653
Posted By tubman
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.

"The Brillman Company" is a good source for Packard 440 plug wires. They also have the neat-o Rajah spark plug terminals that make life easier.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,547
Posted By tubman
Re: Early 1946 Ford 5W Coupe Start

"Ezy-Outs" are not easy and seldom get anything out. But you already know that.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By tubman
Re: V8 on engine stand

I have no actual experience, but I'd bet that the Model A adapter won't work. Even it it did bolt on, the engine would be at a weird angle.

BTW, If you have a later ('49-'54) engine without the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By tubman
Re: 39 Ford bumper jack

I carry one in my '51. I have oversize tires on the rear (225R75-15) and I need it to get the body high enough off the ground so I can get the tire off after I jack the axle up with a scissors jack....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,205
Posted By tubman
Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford

When I was first on the H.A.M.B., I saw a link to "Belmont's" site. At that time, they had the entire Offenhauser catalog on it. Turned out that it was just for reference only, but it drove me crazy...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 865
Posted By tubman
Re: Stuck Valve ?

I'd be looking very closely at the valves/springs/keepers for the valves in that cylinder.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 297
Posted By tubman
Re: 46 pickup flathead headers?

You will find this true for a lot of dealers in these old Ford's. It seems that the guys with the best selection of hard to find parts are the ones that don't have everything listed, which is logical...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,030
Posted By tubman
Re: Installing a wiring harness

I think you guys are missing his point and not answering his real question. I don't know the O/P's actual age, but I do know it can be a real problem. When I was 78, I would have tackled removing the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By tubman
Re: What do the experts say?

I agree with this. I am not an "expert" or an "engine guru", but I can read a Galvanic Table.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By tubman
Re: Complicated Compression Ratio

First of all, I will have to say that I agree with the posters who say that is very difficult to get to much compression in a flathead. I used to "cc" heads, but I have found it easier to just check...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 865
Posted By tubman
Re: Stuck Valve ?

It sounds like you've been at this for a while now. I think you're gonna hafta take it apart. I'd remove the intake first and take a gander. Who knows? You may have have a broken spring or maybe a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2024, 12:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,263
Posted By tubman
Re: Proposed New Fordbarn Forum: Non US Ford Based Flathead Era

I agree with "DavidG" for the reasons he puts forth.

To be brutally frank, I think that the chance that a major change will be made to this forum is slim to none.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 865
Posted By tubman
Re: Stuck Valve ?

I would look the valve assembly (especially the spring) over carefully first to make sure there are no external problems if you have not already done so.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,357
Posted By tubman
Re: Clutch Chatter

Very disappointing to hear. It's not uncommon these days for good companies to go bad. New management, financial problems, or just the general malaise these days.

I hope it is not the case with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,213
Posted By tubman
Re: ‘40 2 door sedan

Kube, I'll bet that Olds was a good runner and probably modified to perform that well. Being a flathead guy, I have never had a "Fordsmobile", but I was involved with making a couple in the early...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 487
Posted By tubman
Re: 51 woodie speedometer cable

DO NOT use grease on the speedometer cable. It will attract dirt and gum everything up. There is special speedometer cable lube, which I believe is a combination of graphite and light oil.

I do...
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