Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2017, 08:09 PM
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Package Delivery to Ol' Ron
Are you driving between central Florida and New England in the next few months or so? I have a package of stuff I want to give Ol' Ron in Vermont that probably wouldn't survive USPS or UPS.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2017, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,818
Re: t5 transmission in my 1953 ford 2 door
In my '53 Victoria, I used an Astro Van rear section because it put the shifter in just the right place. The S10 put it too far forward, and the Mustang put it under the edge of the front seat.
I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2017, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,377
Re: Distributor rotor phasing
In the SBChevy conversion, rotor phasing, the relation of the rotor blade to the plug post inside the cap, is determined by the position of the "breaker plate" inside the distributor. If you're...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2016, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,708
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2016, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,508
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2016, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,693
Re: Ford Flathead DUI (distributor)
That was because I used parts of two "bodies" to make the stem long enough to clear the water elbow. I removed the HEI module and used it strictly as a magnetic trigger for my Crane CDI ignition. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2016, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,182
Re: Fleathead Fresh Rebuild very tight
When I rebuilt my first flathead back in the Mesozoic era, I forgot to file the ends of the rings to provide clearance when they are compressed when the pistons are installed. It took herculean force...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2016, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,458
Re: ignition ping when vacuum added
Thanks for the kind words, Charlie.
All through the design and building of my car I enjoyed sharing everything I learned or dreamed up that could help the next guy: "aluma-peas," setscrew advance...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2016, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,458
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2016, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,458
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2016, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,030
Re: Ignition requirements
The most commonly adapted vacuum canister is from ACCEL but I think the same way-offshore factory packages the same canister for Crane and a few others but there's only one canister.
Vacuum...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2016, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,030
Re: Ignition requirements
Actually, this is a problem with the Chinese ACCEL vacuum canisters. It's easily fixed by elongating the canister mounting holes.
Oh, and we're calling Ol' Ron's big cap Igor.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2016, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,030
Re: Ignition requirements
The upper pointer indicates mechanical advance, and the lower pointer reads vacuum advance.
The fixture is good for close ballparking, but final settings should be made on a distributor machine if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2016, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,852
Re: Re plating Carburetor
Sparky’s Carburetor Service
3149 North 78th Street
Milwaukee
Wisconsin 53222
Sparky Kalkoff
414-447-7500
Great guy, excellent work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2016, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,030
Re: Ignition requirements
Converted GM distributors, both the early points version and the "big cap" HEI version, are very easy to adjust, even on the engine. The only thing you have to do to start adjusting is remove the cap...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2016, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,030
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2016, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,030
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2016, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,030
Re: Ignition requirements
I agree. '53 Victoria - 3300 lb, 276 ci, 8.5:1 compression, L-100 cam, Edelbrock 500 cfm 4-barrel, my own SBC distributor electronic conversion with both mechanical and vacuum advance triggering a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2016, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,030
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2015, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,886
Re: Northeaster Road Trip Advice Needed
Both. I'm Auto Training up to visit my sister in Fairfax Station, then driving up to spend three or four days with Ol' Ron in Vermont working on some projects together, then a few other people visits...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2015, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,886
Re: Northeaster Road Trip Advice Needed
Lots of interesting trips there. Thanks.
Leaving from Fairfax Station, Virginia, I think what I'll do is this:
I-495 North around Washington DC
US 15 North to Harrisburg
I-81 North to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2015, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,886
Re: Northeaster Road Trip Advice Needed
That rang a bell as advice received a few years back. And since I am in no hurry and not a big fan of traffic, that's what I'll do.
As for the comment about power, I'll be driving a 2015 Camaro...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2015, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,886
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2015, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,998
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2015, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,404
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