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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-04-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,434
Posted By RooDog
600 HP Y-Block

Have we seen the latest, April 2016, Hot Rod Magazine with the 400 Inch, 600 HP Y-Block?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-30-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,442
Posted By RooDog
Re: Top Dead Center question

Why not just cut down the pointer to the correct location/configuration once you verify TDC?
RooDog
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,384
Posted By RooDog
Re: 1946 merc heater

Just my .o2: I had a '52 F1 PU. I used a genetic ceramic ignition resistor I had laying around placed in series with the original 6V heater switch (in the now 12V supply, +, feed wire), It worked...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-17-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,087
Posted By RooDog
Re: Stuck Valves?

All the wireing you need is the battery, solenoid and starter + cables. The OEM metal solenoid should have a push button on the bottom, or else just use a jumper wire to activate the sol. You may...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-14-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,666
Posted By RooDog
Re: 1954 Ford Sedan Delivery

That link's not amy good today...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 18,603
Posted By RooDog
Re: 2 deuces vers 0ne 4 barrel

I had the same question. It was so simple it scared me.....I just Googled: "jwl flathead" and received a page full of leads. Try this one for example:
Flathead Facts: John W. Lawson: Amazon.com:...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 18,603
Posted By RooDog
Re: 2 deuces vers 0ne 4 barrel

Way back in the day, 1963-65, I had a coulpa Flatties, stock except for and Edmonds 2x2 w/ 94's. I swapped this setup around on the otherwise stock engines and also used the stock single deuce. So...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-09-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,664
Posted By RooDog
Re: 8ba RPM

John W Lawson....."Flathead Facts"
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-11-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,345
Posted By RooDog
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-11-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,345
Posted By RooDog
Re: anti freeze catch bottle

Fellas...
I found this on the interweb:

Radiator caps are relatively simple in appearance but they are extremely important components of the engine cooling system. Like radiators and other...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-07-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,524
Posted By RooDog
Re: Air coditioning

Looked at the eBay listing. One question.....How does the 2by4 ladder rack aperatus fit into the installation? RooDog
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-07-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,345
Posted By RooDog
Re: anti freeze catch bottle

An older style cap won't work for a recovery system. You'll need a late '70's style cap for whatever pressure you like. You can look at this older posting for some more info on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-18-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,664
Posted By RooDog
Re: 8ba RPM

OK, Fellas, Who's "JWL" and what's the name of his book? Share the secret.....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-17-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,581
Posted By RooDog
Re: Pics of my home made 2x2

Wow!!.....That's just Too Kool for Skool!!....I love it, really..... Back then, just out of high school, I took an adult machine shop class at the local Vo-Tech. Decided to make me a Four Barrel...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-17-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,664
Posted By RooDog
Re: 8ba RPM

Please note that the HP scale is on the left margin and the TQ numbers, on a different scale, are on the right margin. If the number were sync'd, (50 Ft Lb & 50 HP on the same horizontal line, for...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-14-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,269
Posted By RooDog
Re: Y-block & stainless steel bolts?

I use ARP, let me say that again ARP brand stainless fasteners on particular stressfull points on my Harley and FORD engines, both in six and twelve point flavors. I also use ACE Hardware small...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-01-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,653
Posted By RooDog
Re: AOD Dipstick Needs To Be Shortened

And never toss any FORD or Harley parts while there is still a spark of life left in 'em....Yo?
RooDog
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-30-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,653
Posted By RooDog
Re: AOD Dipstick Needs To Be Shortened

OK Fellas.....
Here is my final solution. Thursday afternoon I discovered in my parts stash a dipstick, I presume was left over from a failed FMX, which turned out to be 4 inches shorter than the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-25-2014, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,653
Posted By RooDog
Re: AOD Dipstick Needs To Be Shortened

Lanny......
That's probably the best route. I can use my dremmel and sand blaster to mark the hardened steel....RD
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-25-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,653
Posted By RooDog
Re: AOD Dipstick Needs To Be Shortened

Rivets would be good if I can get a drill bit through the stick, I haven't checked the hardness. I also wonder if I could retemper the steel after welding, as you would do a knife blade. I'll need...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-25-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,409
Posted By RooDog
Re: 67 Falcon power steering question

FoxFire.
I had a 67 Fairlane, mechanically the same as your Falcon, in the same situation when I bought it. Someone had added the PS valve and ram assembly to the standard steering box. As...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-25-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,653
Posted By RooDog
AOD Dipstick Needs To Be Shortened

OK, Guys....
I have an AOD from a straight six truck behind my project 302 and it seems to be way longer than my liking. I would like to shorten it about 4-6 inches. My thinking is to cut the tube...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-12-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,143
Posted By RooDog
Re: Vacu-Lite Accessory Cigarette Lighter

Thank you for both replies....
RE: Vac Lite.....So many smart quips are running through my head at that concept that I'll just sit here in utter amazement and keep quiet....LOL...RooDog.....For a...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-12-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,143
Posted By RooDog
Vacu-Lite Accessory Cigarette Lighter

Hey, Fellas....
I have two questions:
1) What does "bump" in a posting mean?
2) I found a "Vacu-Lite Accessory Cigarette Lighter" on eBay, ...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-28-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,787
Posted By RooDog
Re: Y-block 292 Timing question

And why then did competent engineers install a thermal, water temperature, sensing valve on the radiator side of the thermostat to direct manifold vac to the other side on the vacuum diaphram in...
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