Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2014, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
'46 Convertible & Camshaft Questions
I am to the point where I want to assemble and adjust the top irons on a '46. Should I attempt to adjust them with the assist springs and top cylinders attached, or adjust the irons with them off,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2013, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,006
How to Bend Window Channel?
I've purchased some repro stainless window channels for the quarter windows on my '46 Ford convertible. Now that I have them, I don't know how to bend them in the quarter window arc shape to mount...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2012, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,451
Gear Ratio Math
When I read about a 30% improvement with an over drive, what does that compute to for a 3.78 rear ratio? Is the final drive 70% * 3.78 (= 2.45) or am I not doing this right? Does the 1:1 become...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-18-2011, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 15,276
Zephyr Gears
I've seen a number of references to guys who put Zephyr gears in their early V8's. My question is, what does this do for them?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2011, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Compression Impact on Temp
I've recently rebuilt a 59AB and put in a 4" crank. Compression after all was said and done is about 110 lbs on all cylinders (give or take ~5 lbs).
Engine runs great, but the temp is always about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2011, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,635
Are Heads Interchangeable?
Are the heads on flatheads right and left, or can they be mounted on either side of the engine? I have a set of Canadian heads marked C7RA-A on each head (these were on a 47 Merc I bought in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2011, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
59AB in a '40
I'm putting a mildly built 59 AB (4" crank, dual 94's, dual exhaust) with 10" clutch into my '40. From the experience of guys who have done this, did you find that you still needed anti-chatter rods?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2011, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Repro '40 Bumper Wing TIps
I recently went to get my '40 wing tips rechromed and the estimate I received was about $100 more than the cost of the repros advertised in the Mac's catalog. My question is, are the repro's good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2011, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,076
Re: 39 column to 525 box
Duff - the cars that I installed the 525 into had 350 SBC's installed so I don't know how the headers would fit.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2011, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,076
Re: 39 column to 525 box
I've installed a 525 twice. Once in my 46 Ford, and once in a 47 Merc. I used a Borgeson (I think that's how it's spelled) U-Joint. A single U-Joint worked fine. It fit the star on the 525 and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2010, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,632
Re: Do i have an odd one? 59AB Part:II
Try Red's Header's. A couple of years ago, I almost bought .083 over pistons and rings from him, but my block wouldn't clean up at that, so I went bigger.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2010, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Re: Tacking Strp
Thanks for all the great input. Sounds like I'm into making a custom strip of some kind. I sort of thought I would have to bend the lip out, then back down again. Makes sense.
Fat Fender
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2010, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Tacking Strp
I'm about to install a well kit and top on a '40 convertible. The channel that wraps around the upper rear of the quarters and trunk area is currently void of any tacking material. I've looked at...
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Forum: Early V8
10-18-2010, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 835
'40 Door Hinge
I'm looking for a passenger side, lower door hinge for a 1940. (It's for a convertible, but I think the closed car hinges are the same.) I really only need the half that attaches to the pillar (not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2010, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,609
Re: Voltmeter Voltage
19Fordy - Thanks for taking the time to send me the diagram and explanation. I'm no electrical whiz, but I think I can follow what you did. Simple enough. I knew I couldn't be the first one facing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2010, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,609
Voltmeter Voltage
When using a stock '40 voltmeter in a car that's being converted to 12V, do I need to reduce the voltage to the voltmeter or is it voltage independent like an ammeter? I've already reduced the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2010, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,289
Frustrated
Here's the big picture. I've rebuilt a 59a engine (new bore, pistons, valve job, mild cam). Installed 4" crank with all new bottom end. Had the rotating assembly balanced. I want to run dual 94's,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2010, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,339
Tuning Questions
What's the minimum clearance from the top of the head to the top of the piston for a 59 ab?
If I were to put in a mild cam (like a Schneider from Red's) is there enough advance on a stock 59...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2010, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
4" Crank Question
When installing a 4" crank into a 59AB engine, does it matter which way the 8ba rods are installed? I think I remember someone posting that the rod numbers need to point to the outside of the engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2010, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,474
Re: Dual Carb Vacuum
Thanks for the replies. Joel has it right, the vacuum cylinders mentioned were for raising and lowering the top.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2010, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,474
Dual Carb Vacuum
I'm putting dual 94's on my 59 AB in my '40 convertible. My question is, do duals effect manifold vacuum? I have the stock vacuum cylinders that work great on the bench. I'm at 6000 ft elevation...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2010, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,871
40 Ford After MArket Radio
I'm refurbishing (but not restoring in the strictest sense of the word) a 40 Ford convertible. I'm keeping it looking stock from all apperances but have hopped up the flathead a bit, installed dual...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2010, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,509
'40 Chrome Question
I have a fairly nice set of '40 bumper wing tips (driver quality) that I would like to have rechromed (show quality). Is it your experience that buying new repro parts is cheaper than rechroming the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2010, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,048
Basic 40 Questions
I know some of my questions are pretty basic, but I would like to build my 40 to near stock spec's. So first, is there a colored lens in the high beam indicator on the deluxe dash?. I have the small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2010, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,660
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