Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 36
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Re: 4 Barrel Carb?
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOhOIUQtTHvv3HhvWUGMvA7jq22Yxv-HNQmyTEH
This was how I went with 276 cube and three Max built Strombergs and an L100 from Ol Ron. Runs great.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2023, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2023, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,131
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2023, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 10,998
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2023, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,692
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Re: Cleaning the Gas Tank
My '41 pickup tank was nasty. I put sharp edged rocks and a couple of gallons of gas in the tank. Shook it back and forth multiple times over two days and poured this out. Repeated until it looked...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2023, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,925
Re: 8ba 275 carb options
In my 41 Pickup with a 4 speed tranny I have a late block 276 CID with an L100 cam, 3-97's, Offie heads and crab ignition. It runs great with good pull thru the gears. Drive it around town often. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2021, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,212
Re: Fuel tank dipping & sealing opinions welcome
I put a bunch of sharp rocks and a couple gallons of gas in my tank. For several days a partner and I shook the tank vigorously and then emptied the tank. Did this several times until it ran clear....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2021, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,807
Re: L100 Camshaft using 59ab valves
For whatever it is worth here is my experience with an L100 in my 276 with 3- 97's. I like the acceleration thru the gears, but if the RPM's go below 2000 the engine will buck. I don't go over 4000...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2021, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,589
Re: Vintage battery kill switch?
I have an OPTIMA battery under the passenger seat and mounted a master switch (CH type) mounted on the seat frame behind the stick shifter.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,394
Re: 3- 97's Installed
L100 that was recommended by Ol' Ron
276 CID with crab ignition....screened air cleaners are now on.
Offenhauser 400 heads
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2021, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,394
3- 97's Installed
Installed Uncle Max rebuilds. Engine runs better now. I have two conditions that most BARNERS don't like.
...no pressure regulator
...straight linkage instead of progressive
If the wrong way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2021, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2021, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Re: '40 and '41 Pickup
That is true.....my 41 was originally a 6 and the radiator mount was further ahead than a 8 to accommodate the longer engine.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2021, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,930
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2021, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,930
Re: Lawsons 97's ( LC ) + vintage kits
I recently had a 97 flood out. There was a small glob of rubbery stuck on the end of the needle valve allowing fuel to pour into the bowl. I use a mechanical pump without the site bowl. It has a very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2021, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,343
Re: New 1940 Truck project
Another way to identify a 1941. The tailgate does not have a V8 imprinted on it. That year offered 4,6 and 8 cyl. engines. Mine was a 6 which had a radiator mounting farther ahead. That had me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2021, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,474
Spark Plug type
My motor is 276 cubic inch with Offie 400 heads, 3-97's, L-100 cam, crab ignition ,Bosch coil and I use non-alcohol gas....what say you?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2021, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2021, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup
I had help on the engine, body work and paint but I did a lot and put it together myself. Upholstery by others. T5 tranny is nice.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2021, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
1941 Ford Pickup
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2021, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2021, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Moved to Prineville, Or.
Took my 1941 Pickup with a 276 cubic inch engine with me. I belong to Crook County Rodders and would like to meet any flathead guys in the area. Roger 916 838 3400.
Thanks to Ol Ron I installed a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2020, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,094
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,214
Re: removing spare tire indention on 40 pu fender
On my 41 the bodyman/painter pounded out a piece of sheet metal on the garage floor until it matched the shape of the fender. It was then welded onto the fender and he ground the joint smooth. Turned...
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