Forum: Early V8
08-12-2015, 09:16 PM
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Forum: Early V8
04-19-2015, 04:39 PM
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Forum: Model-A
04-05-2014, 06:34 PM
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Forum: Early V8
06-23-2012, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Re: 37-40 steering box
Saw this on HAMB the other day and booked-marked it.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=707989&highlight=1940+steering
I did notice your post in the forum also and you stated...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2012, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Re: garage door opener
Had the exact same problem. Mine was from using solid core plug wires. I probably could have lived with it but my all electric gauges didn't work either. I switched to suppression wires and it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2012, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 14,769
Re: t-5 confused which one?
After you count the gears as Pete suggests, you can use this chart to help compare the old Ford 3 speed to a T-5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2012, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,910
Re: 42-46 distributor bolts
This is correct.
Here's a pic of the bolts Ford recommended. These bolt eliminate much of the rotational movement and do make quite a difference. Regular bolts and studs will no be as precise but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,094
Re: Fired my flathead today for the first time!!!
The car was a 47 coupe with a 49 Merc that was just rebuild. It was bored .125 over, Isky Max1 cam. Entire reciprocating assy was balanced with flywheel and pressure plate. Ran smooth as silk and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2012, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,094
Re: Fired my flathead today for the first time!!!
This event brings back some bad memories.
Years ago I had the similar thing happen to me. We did all the tests you did and determined that "all was fine" just as you did.
That engine ran perfectly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Re: Need some 59ab Main Seal info
Very interesting.
I followed you lead and called FelPro Tech Line (800-325-8886) and they told me the same thing, that is, DO NOT SOAK white seals in oil.
He said the rope seals used to be made...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Re: Need some 59ab Main Seal info
Thanks, Ken for the info. I've had good results with the rope seals on a few 8ba's that I've built and always soaked them first. The RTV tips make sense also.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2012, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Need some 59ab Main Seal info
I'm getting ready to assemble a 59ab and wondered if I need to soak these main seals in oil. They are coated with a white soapy substance that I don't recall seeing before.
Also, that cork piece...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,415
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2012, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,564
Re: Bob Drake water pumps
Well, after seeing that free shipping coupon, I decided to call back and get a little more info. They told me that I was getting the pumps for 99.50 and shipping is free. seems there are two codes:...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2012, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,564
Re: Bob Drake water pumps
Just got off the phone with Drake sales rep and told him of the problem. He said to just put the code in the "comment box" and the sale price ($99.50) would be honored however there is NO free...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,564
Re: Bob Drake water pumps
Tried it for both early and late pumps and it won't work for me.
I'll call them in the morning and see what gives. Thanks for the info.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2012, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,564
Re: Bob Drake water pumps
Same thing...does not exist. That code must be associated with your customer name. Too bad, I'd love to have them at that price.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,564
Re: Bob Drake water pumps
Could you double check that code? I tried it and received the following error:
"Sorry, the coupon code you entered does not exist."
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2011, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,720
Re: To anybody concerned
Macs, contrary to popular opinion, are not "virus proof." It's simply that viruses are generally not written for macs (yet!), because they hold such a small market share, and their programming code...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2011, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,585
Re: Valve keepers cracking
Mac and Dick...looks like you guys are on the right track
My valves measure 4.54" measured the way Mac mentioned and the springs are 2.45" - 10 wrap.
So am I correct in concluding that I have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2011, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,585
Re: Valve keepers cracking
Here is a pic of some springs. The ones on the right are from a 49 Merc and are the same length and style exactly like the ones I removed from the 59ab.
The ones on the left are from an 8ba ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2011, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,585
Valve keepers cracking
Hi guys, I'm currently tearing down a 59ab and ran into something I hadn't seen before. 6 of the keepers (3 piece style) are cracked and broken as seen in the pic. This engine has been reworked in...
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Forum: The Test Forum
05-08-2010, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,389
Re: test to see if the little pic works
All you have to do is click the "Preview Post" button on the bottom next to "submit reply".
If you don't see your picture in the preview...you did something wrong.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2010, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,423
Re: Taking first steps
Click on their name in the top left of their post and a drop down menu will give you lots of options.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2010, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 214
Views: 117,005
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