Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,176
Re: dual master cylinder
well this has been educational as usual, I will backup and review the leak issue with dual systems to get a better understanding of the situation. With that said however, growing up on a farm with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,176
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,176
Re: dual master cylinder
I used the corvette master in my 41 pickup as well with a adapter, I am not saying its the most accessible filling it but its no biggie either. I did install a disc brake conversion onto the original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,461
Re: Canadian Heads
Just ordered me a book, i love the bits of information shared here, your never to young or old to learn from each other!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,461
Re: Canadian Heads
The only head harder to find is the earlier head for the 59AB block, It took me quite awhile to find a set of them. I have seen them on eBay occasionally for the 8BA block but not verry often for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2024, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 607
Re: 51 overdrive
I don't know about the ford transmission conversion to overdrive, but back in the 60s my dad used to take chevy 3 speed transmissions and add the overdrive unit to them, I know he had to drill a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,167
Re: Fuel Pump 'Plan B'
I run an electric in-line pump on my 41 that is 4-5 psi and the mechanical is 2-3, it doesn't cause and issues really. I use it mostly to prime the system after its sit for awhile. Just keep in mind...
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Forum: Early V8
01-25-2024, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 187
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2024, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,269
Re: Head gaskets v8
Generally speaking, as long as your radiator is clean in the first place, it won't cause you any trouble, It gets a bad wrap from people who have a compromised radiator and then dump stop leak in it,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2024, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 597
Re: V8 60 stroker
I am assuming that was a French version of the 60, similar to what was done with the bigger block motor? Did you ever try going further with the bore?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,091
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 597
V8 60 stroker
I know all the arguments for building the big brother V8, we have 3 of them running strong! What I am curious is what is the limits in bore and stroke for the V8 60? are there any stroker kits out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,091
Re: Synthetic oil
I started my new rebuilt flathead in my 41 on full synthetic and it seems to be doing fine so far anyway
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,091
Re: Synthetic oil
Out of curiosity and my lack of knowing I guess, what does the zinc do for the older motors, that isn't needed in the newer ones? I guess I would assume it has something to do with corrosion? But...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2024, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Re: Howells Sheetmetal
I went through that with them a couple of years ago with a truck bed for my 41, I had paid for it and finely got to the point of trying to recover my money through the credit card company. Finely...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2023, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 769
Putting a trailer hitch on a 41 Pickup
Anyone found a easy way to install or found an receiver style hitch that fit a 41 Pickup ? I am not trying to pull anything heavy, I know all the arguments for and against it including brakes and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,646
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2023, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,068
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2023, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,068
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2023, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 690
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2023, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 735
Re: modified intake manafold
So you milled out the bottom of the manifold and made a single plane manifold out of it , and then used the foam and fiberglass resin to fill it back in, correct? I noticed a metal strip running...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2023, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 833
Re: Carb problem
You can add a electric fuel pump near the tank and put a switch on it to prime it for you when it sets awhile. keep in mind the old cars tend to run less fuel pressure then the later ones, but you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2023, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,567
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Forum: Early V8
07-18-2023, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 213
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Forum: Early V8
07-18-2023, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 328
Canadian heads
I am looking for a set of Ford built Canadian Aluminum heads for a 24 stud 59A-B block
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