Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:25 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,609
Re: dirty oil. Why so quick
Sure but that is what history is. Some time 5 years from now, someone will have this question. Here it is with years of opinions.
Good GM reference? Ya a real bummer
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Anyone else had this issue
You could probably pull that stud out a few turns from the block, less you didn't flip it the wrong way... as the adjacent seems fine. Best of luck!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 328
Re: Anyone else had this issue
Usually they send short studs for 24 stud motors with aluminum heads. I don't think i would be out of line to say venders don't have any idea what they are selling today. Certainly when it's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 411
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 411
Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter
Ya it makes sense. I respect the idea of using a early filter. But it's really not practical or really period correct. If you want period correct don't run one and change your oil. Worked for many...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,609
Re: dirty oil. Why so quick
My best advice would to go drive it. hard. burn off the carbine sitting in the driveway.
Same old same old cas. hope you are swell too.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,609
Re: dirty oil. Why so quick
Blow by would be my guess. Change the oil sometimes. It'll get dirty. Drive it if pressure is good or above 0. It's not going to be clean forever. maybe put a filter on it if worried.
Not sure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,771
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,771
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,554
Re: Lowering the front of my '49 coupe
Lot of things to think about. old school was flipping and it worked.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/flipped-uprights-possible-caster-issue.827102/
suppose i could find a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,554
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2023, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Re: Amos sold
I remember pulling an engine with you and your son for maintenance on that truck. Probably one of the nicest 34 pickups out there. Someone just received a very nice truck that was very cared for.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2023, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2023, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 987
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2023, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,370
Re: 59 block questions
Motors were never stamped with vin on the deck. ya maybe someone stamped them. Not hard to get stamps. Most dealers had them.
Usually the kiss of death is lower valley cracks along the oil pan....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2023, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,471
Re: Nothing Fits.
Well it's a conundrum of after market. Even the best may be a little off. If you understand the process from the factory back then, even they can differ. If you can locate a decent original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2022, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,261
Re: 36 ford trans removal
Alan I'm not sure that's true. I've made a lot of good points over the yrs. hahaha.
Much respect to you. Learned a lot from doing and hanging with club brothers.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2022, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,261
Re: 36 ford trans removal
or a mountain dew and a day in your garage if you have never done it before.
In my thinking. Really if you want to mess with these cars, do it yourself. It's not that hard.
Join a club.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2022, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,788
Re: What Are You Most Thankful For This Year ?
First off thankful for my family and friends.
That's called privilege. To be recognized as a privilege. How was my soul put here in this great country. Lucky I guess. I am grateful for that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2022, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 2,248
Views: 379,375
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2022, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Re: Any barner’s have a brake lathe?
Had a 3/4" Barret with all the chucks I gave to a club member in FL (st pete). Best I know he still has it. Doesn't help you much I guess. When I bought it, it also had the shoe archer. but with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,047
Re: Ford car parts
Sucked into this work lately. tank is shiz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIzD2_bJRsk
Do what you like.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,047
Re: Ford car parts
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Great answer... I can weld a Mercedes, rolls, or s10 to a 41 ford. Both might be free to me but doesn't mean when I'm done it's worth anything. Fun yes. and sometime worth it too
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2022, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 2,248
Views: 379,375
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