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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Rethreading Spark Plug holes in Aluminum Heads

KD supplies it, and I've used my own. They still unscrew. Letting the engine go stone cold before removing a plug helps.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Rethreading Spark Plug holes in Aluminum Heads

I've had those back out with the plug when removing the plug. If you use them, keep a new one around in case that happens.
Forum: Early V8 04-04-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 119
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: .040 u/s rod bearings for 32-36 flanged

Bearings are sold.
Forum: Early V8 04-03-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 119
Posted By Yoyodyne
.040 u/s rod bearings for 32-36 flanged

Have 2 pairs of bearing shells, for 2 rod throws, with flanges. .040 undersize journal dia. $100 for all four plus shipping by USPS or UPS.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 907
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Flathead Tools?

The item in the center with the big wingut is a hand vise. used by machinists, watchmakers, jewelers, etc.


Edit, you beat me to it!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-17-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,935
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Removing Rust from the Block

Here's a post I made about cleaning water jackets with Ospho. I did similar to a Model T with the engine in the car. I made a filler and a drain out of PVC pipe fittings with a 1/4 turn valve on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,944
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Hershey Stats

There's a parking lot area in the chocolate field for the Hershey volunteers, I think that's completely appropriate. I don't think they should be asked to walk in every day for a week plus run the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Ardun brochure pages

I'd love to have them. Hi res scans would be awesome, thank you!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-12-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,931
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: 2023 Hershey

This was posted on the Hershey Region FB page -



"For those of you fretting about the future of the Eastern Fall Meet at Hershey, here’s two pieces of information for you. First, a statement...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-07-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,931
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: 2023 Hershey

I see a mobility scooter definitely is in my future for next year. Has anyone here rented one on-site?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2023, 05:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,272
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Hershey Vendors thread

I probably can be used as is, it's not damaged, just slightly worn. I figured anyone using the block would rebabbit it, and turn the crank at that time.


Interestingly I saw very few flathead...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-05-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,272
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Hershey Vendors thread

Yes. $125 each for block and crank, $200 for both. Crank might clean up at .010, will for sure at .020.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Cam Shaft Bearing Size:

Thanks Pete. There's just nothing as good as advice from someone who has done it!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Cam Shaft Bearing Size:

Do you have a preferred aliminum alloy? I need to do something similar, I'm not just being curious.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,272
Posted By Yoyodyne
Hershey Vendors thread

AACA has a private page on facebook for vendors and shoppers to post what they are selling and looking for, hoping to connect both parties....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Cam Shaft Bearing Size:

Is there a Bronze alloy that works better than others that you can recommend?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-01-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,931
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: 2023 Hershey

Just in case anyone is feeling nostalgic about the "good old days" at Hershey - 1990 fall meet mud - https://youtu.be/fNtODrWKsk8?si=xacWNZD4Zu5J302a&t=589
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-12-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,994
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: hershey

Sadly no. The chocolate plant is gone.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-12-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Short tire life explained?

Michelins are already the fastest deteriorating tires made, can't imagine they will get better from this.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-07-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,994
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: hershey

I'll be at GBL35 again, I'll have some 21 stud engine parts.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-24-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,487
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Has anyone shortened a rear axle shaft?

Thanks, but I'm trying to do some engineering calculations on paper, I don't have an axle in hand.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-22-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,487
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Has anyone shortened a rear axle shaft?

Thank you Mart. I determined long ago that the tie rod end tapers are 1.5" per foot, which matches your 1/8 per inch figure. So there's a real good chance the axles are measured the same way. That...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-22-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,487
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Has anyone shortened a rear axle shaft?

I'm discussing this with a friend, we'd like to do some calculations. Does anyone have the dimensions of the Ford taper handy? I'm looking for the large end diameter, the small end diameter and the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-21-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,542
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: 36 Mechanical break upgrade

Where can I buy those?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-09-2023, 12:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,624
Posted By Yoyodyne
Re: Replacement Rear Bearing Grease

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=522786&stc=1&d=1691560170
I haven't put my rear wheel bearings in yet so I can't report the results in a Ford. But this is terrific red...
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