Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 09:28 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 01:45 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 833
Re: How to test '36 voltage cutout off the car?
I got the outer part off of the cutout. Took some time.... The points were pretty corroded, I sanded them down. Points and the air gap above the magnet were adjusted according Steve's input in his...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,901
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
Thanks for the input! I do visit the US on a regular basis, so it shouldnt be too hard to source one. Preferable the smaller chamber size indeed.
What confuses me so far is that some claim a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,901
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,901
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
I'm getting mixed input on this issue (on other Flathead platforms). I'd say 50-50 on whether a difference in chamber size is right or not.
One chamber measures 95cc, the other 82cc. One response...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,901
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
Well, I think we passed the point of no return.🫣 We have all the parts already. Main bearings, rod bearings, another good used camshaft, crankshaft almost done machining, etc. I got most parts for a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,901
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
Thanks. The rebuilder doesn't want to use these pair of heads cause of the difference in compression. They're very precise with stuff like that. Seems I'll be looking for a matching head...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,901
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
Long time since the last update. The block has been decked and is ready to be honed .040 over. The crankshaft will soon be back from the grinder. .010 under on the mains and rod journals. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 833
Re: How to test '36 voltage cutout off the car?
Thanks both!
Steve, great video! I already ran into a few on your generator rebuilds. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated.
I'll see if I can test it if I can find a variable...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 833
How to test '36 voltage cutout off the car?
We're working on a 36 Sedan that hasn't driven since end of the 60s. Engine is being rebuild and I'm working in it's different components.
I cleaned up the (probably original) voltage cutout that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 457
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 3
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'36 distributor rebuild questions
I'm rebuilding a late 36 distributor, almost have it finished.
I was wondering what the max gap may be between the rotor and the cap contacts.
And is the washer supposed to go all the way over...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2024, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2024, 04:59 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2024, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2024, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
40 coupe with 59AB?? Lots of questions.[emoji16]
We're working on my brother's 40 standard coupe, freshly imported from Texas to The Netherlands. Has been off the roads probably since end of the 60s. I took the intake and drivers side head off...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,510
Re: Tap rod bearings into shape??
Yeah, I have NOS rods and the rebuilder prefers to stick to undersize on the crank only.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2023, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,510
Re: Tap rod bearings into shape??
Ha, that's a coincidence. I just saw your video when looking for more info on those floating bearings. Thanks for the info.
I just talked to the rebuilder. They're not that familiar with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2023, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,510
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2023, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,510
Tap rod bearings into shape??
I got .010 undersize rod bearings for the 36 LB engine we're rebuilding/having rebuild. Part 48-6211-C. (.010 under, STD on the rod)
The rebuilder says they don't fit the rods. Neither of them....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2023, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 772
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2023, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 772
Re: What size is 48-6211-B?
Thanks!
Kurt, any chance I could get a better resolution of that photo of the parts book? When I download it, I can't read it.
Dennis
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