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01-05-2014, 10:09 PM | #1 |
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flathead v8 motor angle??
Ok..i just finished building a new flathead 8 running motor stand...before i weld up last two legs i was wondering that when i bolt the carb on ...what angle/degree if any should the engine be at or is it supposed to be completely level?
Thanks Derek from r.i.
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01-06-2014, 12:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: flathead v8 motor angle??
make the carb base level
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01-06-2014, 10:53 AM | #3 |
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Re: flathead v8 motor angle??
What he said
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01-06-2014, 11:14 AM | #4 |
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Re: flathead v8 motor angle??
Why would you want to ruin a rebuilt engine by running it on a stant. and not in a car. All you meed is an old tire and a battery and a can of gas. have a buddy hold the engine while you start it. check for oil pressure and any un-wabted noizes. install in car and drive the sh*t out of f it.
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01-06-2014, 11:29 AM | #5 |
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Re: flathead v8 motor angle??
Thanks for input guys...will b level.....an ol'ron...right on....i hear you...the stand i guna be for a twin motor i plan on building...pretty much using this new motor for a mark up...an while its on there i of coarse will run it...then spring will come i will gently install my motor...gently turn the key...start it up...then RUN the living shit out of it an shift when it stops pulling!!!.yeehaw...lol
Thanks again wacky Derek
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01-06-2014, 02:10 PM | #6 |
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