Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 02:25 PM
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I painted mine Kubota blue. Here's the thread where I recut domes in EAB heads that had been milled and hit pistons.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=325100
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 300
Views: 18,915
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Gary, this is stuff that takes years to learn, and in my case, a lot of good information and research by folks who were nice enough to publish their work so we can benefit from it. It's interesting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 05:12 PM
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Re: Nice forty Ford
My '41 Merc had the HD air cleaner on it when I bought it 5 yrs ago. It's big indeed!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 05:02 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 300
Views: 18,915
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
GB, the EAC heads look like they'll fix the problem (never would have expected that problem!). The EAC's do have a bit less compression but you'll be just fine...you're not building a racer. Good job...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-13-2024, 05:41 PM
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Re: HEI distributor
[QUOTE=KULTULZ;2311129]:eek:
Not even a CHI-CON SLOPPY COPY HEI (BOW-TIE) DIST should be subjected to that.
:D:D I don't know....Good call on the proper ACL.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-13-2024, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: HEI distributor
When the intake manifold is installed on an FE, it's best to install the distributor while the bolts are tightened. This aligns the shaft and housing with the intake and oil pump drive, and helps...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:38 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:05 PM
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Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
My '41 starter measures 1.527" . I held a caliper set at 1.457" against the commutator end and it sure looks like it'd still work ok. I'd sure run it...nothing to lose (except maybe needing a push...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 300
Views: 18,915
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
If you have one of those profile checking/transferring tools that is a bunch of hard wires that slide in a flat central sleeve, they are really handy for checking how a piston fits in a cylinder head...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 03:23 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 03:08 PM
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Re: Flathead low intake vacuum
If the vacuum is being checked while cranking (won't start so it's not running) it'll be low for sure, and will drop to zero when holding the throttle open. That won't cause it to not start. A shot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 06:51 AM
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Re: T5 clutch linkage
The '49 has the external "late model" style fork, correct? Should just be altering the pushrod linkage or using an external hydraulic slave system to make things work. Credit to VanPelt for the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2024, 12:29 PM
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Re: HEI distributor
It adjusts by turning the distributor, just like stock Ford did. Same timing spec as well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 08:49 PM
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Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
Only generator commutators have the mica cut down between the segments, due to the brushes being carbon and soft. Starter commutators do not require it because the brushes are much harder and wear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 300
Views: 18,915
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 300
Views: 18,915
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I'm running the ball bearing pumps that Speedway Motors sells and they've been great on both the original '41 engine and now the 8CM for several years and 27,000 miles. Michael at Third Gen may sell...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 300
Views: 18,915
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 05:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 10:10 PM
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Re: Oil leak
Silly question, but does it only leak when running? I ask because the pan's pretty ugly and might have a crack at the divider wall at the bottom rear.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-07-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: '59 Fuel Pump Issue
I'd run fuel straight to the carb and let the old pump do vacuum duty. I'd also send that old pump to Charlie Schwendler in NY and let him fix it. He does fine work. 716-662-9159
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 04:38 PM
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Re: Pully came off generator shaft
If I wanted to use something to keep it from loosening I'd use 242 (blue) loctite. It will allow removal with tools but won't back off in use.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 300
Views: 18,915
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
As for the nice aluminum timing cover, as long as the distributor fits nicely in it, no problem using it. I had just assumed you'd been talking about the cast iron one being the nicest one. :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 300
Views: 18,915
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Sure sounds like piston time. :) If you can hear and feel the cam end play without a gasket then that's the way I'd do it for sure. The nice unpiloted distributor sounds like my first choice, and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 3,068
Re: My next flathead build?
That governor is similar to others added to automotive engines used to power farm equipment or other steady rpm applications. Inside the gov unit are weights attached to a shaft,balanced by a spring,...
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