Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2012, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,338
Re: '32-'48 clutch release shaft removal?
Thanks everyone for the info. Am mating a Mustang toploader to my 8BA and the adapter will need a clutch release shaft, was going to remove shaft from spare trans. I have but no need to do so now...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,338
'32-'48 clutch release shaft removal?
How do I remove the clutch release shaft; the fork pin is peened over and I can't get to it? Does someone offer new clutch release shafts? If someone is making new ones then I won't have to bother...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2012, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,429
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2012, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,429
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2012, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,677
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2012, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,677
Ford 4 speed toploader to 8BA flathead
Am using 4 speed toploader with my flathead; will the 10" X 1 1/16" Mustang clutch disc be compatible with my early 10" Ford long style pressure plate and throwout bearing?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,429
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2012, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,429
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2012, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2011, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,283
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2011, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,120
Converting to 12V alternator
If I have a 12V system do I abandon 12V regulator when converting to a 12V alternator that has a built in voltage regulator?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2011, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,755
Re: Aluminum heads and electrolysis?
How do you recognize an electrolysis condition? I have a '36 with aluminum heads & copper head gaskets and I would like to be able to tell if electrolysis is present.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2011, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,536
Re: Math for valve to head clearance?
John, we had discussed this very problem and I failed to link what you pointed out to me as to how it would relate to my valve to head clearance. Last night in a very cold garage (excuse) I came up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2011, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,536
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2011, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,219
Re: Speedway one piece front crank seal?
Trev, I read that you must use a "smooth" spacer in one of my assembly books also. The book was written in collaboration with a Canadian machine shop that made custom smooth sleeves; I thought they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2011, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,536
Math for valve to head clearance?
Offy heads with valve pockets .425" deep, compressed copper gasket .062" and net lift .361"; the math says I should have valve to head clearance of .126". When I clay I get .090". Have I left...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2011, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2011, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,755
Aluminum heads and electrolysis?
My first choice for a head gasket was the graphite type but piston to head clearance has caused me to use the thicker copper gasket. What can I do to minimize the effects of electrolysis associated...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2011, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,219
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2011, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,219
Speedway one piece front crank seal?
Anybody use Speedway's one piece front crank seal with good results? Before I completely close the engine up am having second thoughts about this seal; have used the VEO one piece on my '36 with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2011, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2011, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
Method for cc syringe measurement?
I have a graduated 100cc syringe; when it's full with no air bubbles the nozzle of the syringe is also full, the amount in the nozzle is about 1.75cc, is this already figured in the 100cc's marked on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2011, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
Re: Polished combustion chambers?
Okay guys, I get it! Looks like it's gonna be a long winter, was looking for some busy work. Maybe I'm spending too much time in the garage.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2011, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
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