Forum: Early V8
01-20-2023, 01:04 PM
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Forum: Early V8
12-16-2022, 05:24 PM
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SOLD ALL /flathead/40 pickup items
Cleaning out the basement ! Cash for local pickup PayPal plus shipping if I ship
Thanks for looking !! PM or CALL 336 422-1956 and leave a message. I will call you
40/41 spare tire mount $75.00...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2022, 02:18 PM
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3x2 intake and Holley 94
This 3x2 setup built for the fresh Mercury Flathead engine. The intake has never been installed. Hand selected Holley 94 carbs (7RT) tumbled and trued, extended throttle shafts installed. A CORRECT...
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Forum: Early V8
10-26-2022, 05:14 PM
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Flathead Engine
Flathead build
Completely rebuilt with new parts.
Engine block cleaned in electrolysis tank, re cleaned by the machine shop and crack checked.
Bored 0.060 Rebuilder’s Choice 4 ring pistons (Egge...
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Forum: Early V8
09-23-2022, 11:33 AM
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Views: 812
flathead/40 pickup items
Cleaning out the basement ! Cash for local pickup PayPal plus shipping if I ship
Thanks for looking !! PM or CALL 336 422-1956 and leave a message. I will call you
40/41 spare tire mount $75.00...
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Forum: Early V8
09-12-2021, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 435
3x2 setup
This 3x2 setup built for the fresh Mercury Flathead engine. The intake has never been installed. Hand selected carbs (7RT) tumbled and trued, extended throttle shafts installed. A CORRECT radius 3.5...
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Forum: Early V8
06-17-2021, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 590
Merc Flathead
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/pts/d/winston-salem-flathead-engine/7318373335.html
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Forum: Early V8
06-15-2021, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 0
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40_41 pickup bed
1940/1941 pickup bed.
This bed is a two year only design. Removed for a 41 pickup stored inside for decades this is an original bed. Someone undercoated it,the bedsides and tailgate are solid. The...
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Forum: Early V8
06-30-2018, 04:59 PM
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flathead parts
I built this engine for my own use but I am unable to finish the project due to health. The engine is on a run in stand I made and has started. It holds 50-PSI but I have not run it long because...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2017, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,823
Re: Pin holes in oil pan
repaired a pan on my latest build with JB weld. I cleaned the surface well and let it completely dry. It holds great.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2017, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Re: 42ford half ton radiator
For me it's about the money. The original was not leaking. When I pulled it out at the beginning of the rebuild project I took it to a local shop. Getting my 41 1/2 ton radiator checked and cleaned...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2017, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,527
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2017, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Cleaning a radiator
I have a 1941 Ford radiator that came on my truck. When I checked, the local radiator shop was going to charge within $20.00 of what a new aluminum one would cost to check my old radiator and rod it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2017, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,062
Re: Fakin a Merc !
Update:
The jumper cables were getting hot so I took the battery out of my 41 and hooked it to the solenoid on the stand. Turned the toggle switches and it turned over. Looks like bad grounding and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2017, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,172
Re: Banjo ID
JSeery,
Great point. As you can see there are no pads. It has the same "buggy spring" mounts that are on my 41 pickup. It also does not have any modifications for stability that I can see. After...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2017, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,172
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2017, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,172
Banjo ID
I am playing with an open drive line banjo rear-end I literally "dug up". One of the brake drums was above ground, but the rest was buried.
So far I know it had tube shocks and hydraulic brakes, 5x5...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2017, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,573
Re: stock dist with jr. isky cam
All things are relevant. If you are cammin' the engine consider a mechanical advance distributor. Gas mileage will suffer, but drive-ability should be fine.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2017, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,039
Re: shoe box steering upgrade
Here are a couple of tips. I hope they will help you.Unless the idler arm shows wear it is probably OK. Check the tie rod ends for wear. When adjusting play in the box go no more than 1/4 turn at a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2017, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,062
Re: Fakin a Merc !
Thanks. Engine still on a run-in stand. I'm going to try a 1000 CCA battery next.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2017, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,062
Fakin a Merc !
Fakin a Merc.
8BA block, early production I think, original Mercury crank and EAC heads. Bored 60 400jr. ect.
When the engine went back together the starter would not spin it over. When...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2017, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,495
Re: Flathead block cleaning
I cleaned the block on my current build using my electrolysis tank.
Dropped it in and left it about a week. Results were amazing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2017, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 796
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2017, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,261
Re: Turn Signals - '41 Pickup?
This is probably too radical for you and I don't know if you can find 6 volt parts to do it but;
I changed the headlights to a pair with integrated LED strips. The LEDs aren't real noticeable unless...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2017, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Re: Power valve
Thanks..
The one I am considering is flexible but I have no idea what the opening vacuum is. Does anyone know if a chart exists that list part numbers or letters and opening specifications?
Do the...
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