Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 05:36 PM
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Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
OK. All set. Ordered Boling Bros. front backing plates, wheel cyls, shoes, etc. I can use my stock wide-5 hubs. Their shoes are 1 3/4". $425. I'm good to go. Many thanks for everyone's input!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 863
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 863
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
Please ignore my last post. I just remembered something about an ad for L-Z brakes in the V8 Times. Pg 109 of the March/April issue has the Boling Bros. info. Looks like the set-up is for 1940+ style...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 863
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
Searched Boling Bros. Got Vintage Parts AZ. They are showing only non-wide-5 drums. No hubs. What's the magic with the repro L-Z set-up? Do you need everything: backing plates, shoe ass'y and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 863
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 863
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 863
Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
I want to keep the wide-5s on my '37. Anyone aware of a source for a disc conversion? Currently running 46-48 F/M hydraulic set-up. Any help appreciated. Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1937 Cad/LaSalle Trans
Many thanks, tetanus. I'll print the link. I have a floorshift '37 with the Olds tailshaft. but missing some parts of main drivetrain. Also have later sideshift with long tail for parts. How about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 9
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1937 Cad/LaSalle Trans
Looking for assembly/disassembly instructions for the internals. Hooking it up to 59A. I have the adapter. It's a bottom-loader, tough to work on. Help appreciated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Re: Leaking Head Studs
Tanks again, all. I'll give the Rislone a while to do its thing. That failing, I'll follow other suggestions you've made.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Re: Leaking Head Studs
Hope so, Shoebox. A bit early to say. I'll run it a few more times before inserting it into my 37, and report back to you guys who were good enough to send your suggestions.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Re: Leaking Head Studs
Thanks for your advice, guys. I drained the coolant and refilled with distilled water, then put in a bottle of 2-part Rislone Cooling System Repair, and ran it for about 15 minutes. In all the books...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Leaking Head Studs
I recently had my 59A completely rebuilt. Block was baked, magnafluxed, etc. When I first fired it up, several of the head studs were dripping coolant. After running, I re-torqued the heads (vintage...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2024, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 622
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 622
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2024, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 7
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Points Gap - Mallory
What gap should I set the points? I checked them and found one set @ .015, the other @ .025. Motor is 59A bored/stroked to 284, blown. I believe Ford recommended .015 - .018 on theirs. Any help...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2023, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2023, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,829
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,829
Re: Winfield Cams
Pete and JWL, can you let me know your recommendations for my blown engine? (See above). Am I right that a shorter duration is better, with about a 350 lift? Whose cam is the 1007B? Isky? Pete, do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Winfield Cams
I'm dropping a 293 cid 59A with B&M 142 blower into my 37 Slantback. 1942 LZ trans gears, Columbia, 7:00/16 tires. Can't get a straight answer or recommendation on duration/lift of Winfield SU1A, so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2017, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,757
Re: Carb Cleaner
Thanks for all the input. I went to Harbor Freight in Niagara Falls, bought the ultrasonic unit for 79 bucks, less 20% discount coupon, spent another 100 on stuff I didn't know I needed, sealed the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2017, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,757
Re: Carb Cleaner
Today must be carb cleaning day! I just noticed other recent posts on subject. I'll keep my eyes on those. Thanks guys.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2017, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,757
Carb Cleaner
Rebuilding a couple of 97s this winter. Need recommendations as to best cleaning solution for bodies. Dunk no longer available. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2017, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 2
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Help - 1938 McCulloch Supercharger
Disassembled my unit, discovered the aluminum top housing needs surgery inside the bottom face. This is the exhaust-heated model, without the water-heated outlet on top left. Could use a replacement...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2017, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,222
MAC's
Here's a new one for you. I placed an order by phone with MAC's yesterday. When email confirmation came, out of 6 items ordered, 5 had prices higher than listed in their 2017 catalog. When I called...
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