Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 10:53 AM
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Re: Odd Frame Repair?
I had a '36 Coupe that had a cracked front crossmember that was similar to that. I replaced the entire crossmember with a new one from "Precision Coachworks" of Billerica, MA (unfortunately they are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 255
Views: 16,781
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
It sounds to me like you need some different heads. I've never had a problem of too little quench. It may be because I've always had access to "virgin" heads. Do you know the history of the heads you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 255
Views: 16,781
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I seriously doubt that you could hit the head with a piston with anywhere near the force of a power stroke no matter how fast and hard you turned it over.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2024, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
IIRC, new brushes are almost an inch long. I have seen starters that worked with the brushes worn down to almost nothing. New brushes should solve this problem. While you're at it, replace the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2024, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: What Temperature Sending Unit do I need?
Most Ford V8's have both a single post and a double post unit. The single post unit is in the passenger side head, and is the actual sending unit. The two post unit goes into the left head, and is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2024, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 1107 4 barrel intake for a 51 mercury
Please be aware that the above pictures show a modern PCV valve plumbed into an 8BA style intake manifold. Although such setups usually work better than the original road draft tube systems, they are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: High RPM problem, thoughts?
Re-pop carbs are usually a big problem. Try to find out what you have before you do much else. You probably need new carburetors.:(
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 509
Re: High RPM problem, thoughts?
Hmmm, that's odd. 97's seldom have power valve problems; they are much more common with 94's. You know what they say about ASSUME.
Anyway, I think you are making the right move.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 257
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 257
Re: 1107 4 barrel intake for a 51 mercury
It's for a "Road Draft Tube", a predecessor of the PCV valve. It is a two piece tube that snakes down in front of the engine and exits down by the pan rail to evacuate the gases inside the engine....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 507
Re: Looking for a quality 6 Volt Starter
First of all, in my opinion, nothing beats a good stock Ford starter on these engines. Second, a heads up on the NAPA starters. I bought one a couple of years ago and it was bad out of the box. Even...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 223
Views: 100,348
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 255
Views: 16,781
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Ain't that the truth. I installed a new Speedway pump in my last build, and was disappointed with the resulting pressure, to say the least. I had a couple of original pumps that I sent to "flatjack9"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 532
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
I agree with Jay (above). In thinking this over today, I would think it would be more accurate to use the actual voltages typically present in properly functioning automotive electrical systems (6.3...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 255
Views: 16,781
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
If you want to test for pressure (which I think is the most important factor), you're gonna hafta simulate the oil loss in the actual engine with a restriction of some sort.
I have no idea what...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 364
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
I thought all V8 starters between '32 and '53 were the same, with the exception of the '51 up automatic transmission units.
My neighbor has a "growler" so I can make sure the armature is OK. Then...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 433
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 407
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 407
Re: Optima battery replacement
Generally, the top is a separate piece that should be removeable. I know mine is. Hopefully, the original owner didn't glue everything together.
Since his is a non-standard process, I'm afraid you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 430
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 621
Re: Relocate battery in ‘35
I would personally favor the Optima solution. They are easy to handle and offer other advantages. Don't be put off by the price, they usually last 12-13 years.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 532
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
It should be pretty simple. Just find the resistance of your coil in (ohms) as well as the resistance of the actual resistor. Add them together and run them through a version of the formula I posted...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,525
Re: My next flathead build?
If that bent your mounting plate, I'll bet it is one of those super heavy blocks Ford made specifically for Ski-Tow use. I have heard the walls are so thick that they'll take a 4 inch bore!:D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 433
Re: Car quit working
The first thing I would do is take the cables off of the battery, make sure they are good and clean (as well as the battery posts), reinstall them tightly and try again. Sometimes they get loose and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 628
Re: pennies
I think Ron was answering the O/P's original question. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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