Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2020, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,100
Re: Clay Smith cam ID?
Guys,
I have a Clay Smith cam (M3) for the “60” engine. Anyone have the specs on this M3 cam?
Thanks,
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2014, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,713
Re: Ford tie rod end question
Alan, is your 41 truck a 1 ton, or? I talked to "ralph" at Joblot and he told me the rod ends for a 41 Ford 1 ton have a 3/4 inch shank. Back to the drawing board.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2014, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,713
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2014, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,713
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2014, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,713
Ford tie rod end question
Guys,
I'm trying to identify the tie rod ends on my vintage racer. The rod ends look just like the regular 35-48 rod ends except these have 5/8-18rh thread on the 3 inch shank. The stud is I/2-20...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2013, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Re: flathead fuel pump question
Thanks guys. I'm trying to get the methanol to my V8-60 midget engine in a manner other than pressurizing the tank with air...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
flathead fuel pump question
Help
Has anyone heard of an aftermarket flathead fuel pump diaphragm that is tolerant to 100% methanol?:confused:
Thanks
OlRacer66
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2012, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2012, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2012, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
cleaning braided brake linings
I have a vintage race car with (a V-8 "60" engine, and) braided drum brake linings. I want to clean any oil/grease out of them. My vintage race buddy says they should be "soaked" to get the oil...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2011, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Re: What gasket for Aluminum heads
I've used composite gaskets on my V8-60 racer for 18 years w/ no problems. Install dry, retorque after 1 heat cycle and recheck after 2nd heat cycle. Good luck
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2011, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 500
Views: 115,835
Re: Fordbarn Average Age
My rail V8-60 & I were developed in the same year - 1940...& it was pass magnaflux tests better than I!!! btw 2011, take away 1940--my 2nd grade math tells me I'm 71.
OlRacer
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2011, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,634
Re: V-8 60 big bore
I'm surprised that a "60" is bored .210 over! Wow... The sleeves require about a .083 bore, give or take. There are some good guys in the flathead world that have 60 pistons still in "semi"...
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Forum: Early V8
02-05-2011, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,295
V8-60 piston needed
I am looking for one .060 over aluminum 3 ring piston for the V8-60. Thanks!!!!
OlRacer66
719-210-9503:)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2011, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,289
Re: I need Simca "V8-60" help
Thanks guys!!!!! All good info. Charlie, I'm in touch w/ David. Greg & Ventilo, I am passing your info to the shop guys. I hope I can be as helpful for the next request.
OlRacer66
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2011, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,289
I need Simca "V8-60" help
Hi Guys,
My machine shop called me (knowing I do V8-60 stuff) asking if I had any info on the Simca / Vedette "60". I don't. They want to know where in the world to get the rod bearings for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2011, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,822
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2011, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,194
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Forum: Early V8
01-04-2011, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,346
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Forum: Early V8
01-04-2011, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,300
Re: Engine Bearings
Hi Vernon,
In case you figure it out, I am looking for a set of 4 .040 rod bearings for the '37-39 V8-60 engine. The normal ford prefix is 52- if this helps. Good luck.
Olracer66
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2010, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,654
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2010, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,487
Re: V8-60 Crank Gear
John,
"Kurt in NJ" has it pretty well right. Both the male and female splines/ gears are from the model A trans. As you can see, it'll take a very friendly machinest to get you going. Dick...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2010, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,334
Re: A little story
When I was 14 my dad let me buy a 38 ford sedan for $75, but only to work on till I got a driver's license (at 16 in Ill.) It had dual Smittys and sounded incredably cool. At 15, i ran into a guy who...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2010, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 25,361
Re: Vintage Wreckers
Looks like this ol chug had a busy life. Pic was taken at the shop where I am rebuilding my V8-60 midget engine
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2010, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,630
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