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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-13-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 415
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.

I have a Starrett that was my dad’s that I brought back from NZ earlier this year. At least 50 years old but like new.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 17,495
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

2 sets of bolts on the way. You should have Monday. You will need a cam bolt lock plate. I am out at the moment and I won’t use previously used.
Cheers.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 17,495
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Send me your address and I will send you some cam bolts.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 737
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth

Not “Unobtainium” can use bolt on gear cam. Need long nose for 3bolt distributor or shortnose cam for 2 bolt distributor with an adapter button.
But who knows. The entire engine may be completely...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 737
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth

Maybe but you have never answered post #2.
Not sure how you can get any correct answers without knowing answers to the questions asked.
I have never changed a Ford flathead press on gear in car...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 737
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth

More info on engine. Rebuilt when? How many miles? Use oil? Hard to start? Noisy? Fume out breather or exhaust. Etc.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 508
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Front Brake Hose

Ken you probably don’t want steel braided but if you did all the fittings are available.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 974
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Model B Ford 4 cylinder identification

Here’s a counter weighted B crank I just removed.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 27,379
Posted By KiWinUS
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 712
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

Is it a gear reduction starter with its own solenoid. Pic may help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Old brazed repairs on a 21 stud

Pressure test it and run it. So long as it passes pressure test and you don’t want to go long trips. Run it. I think that’s freaking awesome. I have to say I am incredibly talented with an Oxy...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,147
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Does this look to be enough clearance? OR too much?

Don’t shoot me just yet but I put Chevy pickup on if I’m modifying one. Much nicer traps oil better actual pickup tube is now down closer to bottom. 1/4” clearance is my number. Midget racers used...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 17,495
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Slide hammer. They are threaded.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 17,495
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Yes they are a special shoulder bolt
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-22-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Manzel adapter

Thanks Gary. Yes I has looked at that but no model A/B adapter that I could see but again I’m only guessing what it looks like. Cheers
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-22-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By KiWinUS
Manzel adapter

I am looking for pics and info of Manzel Model B engine stand adapter.
Thanks
Cheers
Tony
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,642
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: Shoutout to Petehoovie!

Thanks Pete always appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,729
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: V8 Engine

Get an Optima 6volt battery. 800cca will spin it over like 12volt.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 548
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: 53 convert

Maybe a a wanted ad in classifieds would be a starting point.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,843
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??

Have you checked the combustion chamber total size with heads on engine? You may find they are close despite what you see on the bench.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 05:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,142
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: 91 birthday today

Happy Birthday Ol Ron Enjoy your special month. Thanks for the wealth of knowledge you constantly share.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: just to confirm...............

Yes the 60hp transmission is completely different and very fragile. The is a 60hp commercial transmission that uses the big v8 gears but it is quite rare. Case is 60hp only.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,085
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft

Put the new cam in a block wit cam bearings and check cam lift in the block. I say this as over the many years I have had many reach out to me with similar issues. I have the do as suggested and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: 35 and 36 hood ornament

Not at all. Completely different
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 662
Posted By KiWinUS
Re: "early" '32 rear end rebuilders?

Michael as stated or possibly Ken Harris in Alabama.
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