Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2023, 10:17 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2023, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 779
Re: 59 flatheads
Thanks B&S. I have a couple 59 blocks someone gave me. One has two cracks. The other not sure but it is a relieved block .060 over. Not crazy about lower compression as not racing. I have two later...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2023, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 779
59 flatheads
Are 59 flatheads worth repairing with 2 cracked seats? I was given one. Are repaired blocks prone to always be a problem? I know years ago I was told with 2 or more cracks it was worthless but I know...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2023, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2023, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2023, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
Re: Merc. crank in 59 engine
That has crossed my mind also. The shop is only heated when I'm out there. It's the first time I had this issue. I just rebuilt this engine about 4 years ago and there were no cracks. I have never...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2023, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
Re: Merc. crank in 59 engine
Okay for another question if I decide to go with a 8BA style block. I am aware of the Merc. or F1 truck bell and the F1 water pumps. I would plan on using the early heads cam and gear and timing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2023, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
Re: Merc. crank in 59 engine
Thank you. After setting over the winter for about 7 months and after putting the stock 46 distributor in and started after warm up I noticed moisture in the oil. Not a belly full of water but still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2023, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
Merc. crank in 59 engine
If putting a Merc. crank in a 59 flathead will the crank pulley from the stock 59 engine fit the Merc. crank? Will the 59 front pulley fit any 8BA engine?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2022, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,954
Re: Rojah spark plug ends
Bored was correct. Did as he instructed and it did work... Thanks. On the crab distributor end are guys finding the straight boots work best or the 90 deg.? I'm finding this Brillman solid core wire...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2022, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,954
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2022, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,954
Re: Rojah spark plug ends
[QUOTE=JayChicago;2191345]No, no crimping with this type of connector. Post no. 7 by Bored & Stroked gave perfect directions.
Sid, now that I think about it, I was scratching my head like you....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2022, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,954
Re: Rojah spark plug ends
These came from Brillman. I'm just having a hard time understanding what holds the wire from just falling out. It just seems that when you tighten the knurl it would just allow the wire to pull right...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2022, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,954
Re: Rojah spark plug ends
No.. I am using 7mm solid core. I haven't tried nothing yet .Just trying to fully understand how this works before I start. . So approx. how much wire is bared to put through the small hole?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2022, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,954
Rojah spark plug ends
Does anyone know how to install these Rojah ends? the hole on the backside is barely large enough for a wire to go through. Not large enough for the casing of the plug wire to fit through for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2022, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,699
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2022, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,699
Re: cloth spark plug wires
Is that the part number for the dist. with the one piece cap with the 2 snaps? It looks like no boots for the distributor side.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2022, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,699
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2022, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,699
cloth spark plug wires
Has anyone used the cloth copper core spark plug wires on a 42-48 crab distributor? I see Vintage ford in Sacramento Ca. has them. Are they any good? I'm not worried about radio noise. Just want a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,953
Re: 42- 48 Ford crab
Yes.. Rotor side loose. Back side isn't bad. Unbelievable as this car is lucky if it sees 200 miles a year. As I stated earlier I had to send the first one back as the car wouldn't even run over...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2022, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,953
Re: 42- 48 Ford crab
It's hard to say. It's the rotor end that is loose. Engine end don't feel too bad. The first one I received from Summit the car barely idled and wouldn't go over about 1,000 rpm. They sent me another...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2022, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,953
Re: 42- 48 Ford crab
Update on Stromburg E-Fire. I pulled the distributor this evening. What I found is the shaft at the rotor side is loose as a goose. I'm not a very happy camper as this piece of crap cost over...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2022, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,953
Re: 42- 48 Ford crab
Is anyone using the Standard Motor Ignition Coil UC14. On a Flathead Crab dist.? If so is a resistor requires? they require a resistor? Ohm is between 1.05-1.27 From what I come up with.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2022, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,953
Re: 42- 48 Ford crab
So going back to points with the 42-48 crab dist. do you run a 1.5 ohm coil or a 3 ohm coil? On a 40 Ford there is a resistor up under the dash. Is it necessary to use this resistor. Still 6 volt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2022, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,953
Re: 42- 48 Ford crab
Thank you Dean.
Just wondering has anyone else had any issues with the Stromburg E-Fire dist.?
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