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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 218
Posted By tubman
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth

Another reason I'm a "8BA Guy".;)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 420
Posted By tubman
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums

Nah, it was different. As I remember it, the guy was casting and machining specialized aluminum wide five hubs.

I believe he quit because of high cost and low demand. (I'm an expert on that after...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 420
Posted By tubman
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums

I seem to remember that someone on the H.A.M.B. was making special wide-5 hubs for just this purpose. I did a quick look-see and couldn't find it. Maybe someone else here has a better memory.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By tubman
Re: Gas under carbs on manifold

Have you checked your fuel pressure? These carbs don't like anything over 2-2 1/2 psi.

How does it run?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By tubman
Re: Interesting Flathead Marine Engine

"C69A"? Isn't that a Canadian engine?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 14,093
Posted By tubman
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

While I agree with Dale that the piloted distributors are probably more stable and therefore better, I have never had a problem with hem not fitting. And I have swapped a lot of distributors on a lot...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-04-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 688
Posted By tubman
Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter

After 60 years of driving these cars and just a kittle bit of research, I too, have become a big fan of he original "bypass" filters
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-04-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 14,093
Posted By tubman
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the various types of timing covers that were used in the 8BA era (I know I was), here is an example of what's available that I found on the H.A.M.B. A big...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,117
Posted By tubman
Re: Changing of the Guard. A new breed of car nuts.

I don't think it's the problem that you are postulating. Think of all of the books put out by the EFV8CA over the last 30 or so years. None of that knowledge was available when I started out. It's...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,117
Posted By tubman
Re: Changing of the Guard. A new breed of car nuts.

Owning a Corvette or two (correctly restored, I may add), I once posted on a Corvette forum "What is more out of date than a 5 year old resto-mod?".

It was not well received. After all, it did...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 646
Posted By tubman
Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild

The distributor doesn't care about voltage, nor does the condenser. The coil is the governing factor and should be for the correct voltage.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 874
Posted By tubman
Re: Early Ford Cutaway Chassis YouTube Videos Global Rollcall and More Info

When I went to the University of Minnesota in the early sixties, there was a cutaway of a V8-60 engine right out in the hallway of the Mechanical Engineering Building. It was well done with a lot of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 746
Posted By tubman
Re: Don't be afraid of shipping -Deals exist!!

They may be good, but I consider their choice of their name to be kind of off putting.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By tubman
Re: 1937 V860 carb issue (i think)

I wouldn't suspect the fuel additive as much as the tank itself (and the associated lines). Unless you are absolutely sure the rest of the system is scrupulously clean, there is a very good chance it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 544
Posted By tubman
Re: Pictures of a 1952 Ford car automatic steering column

JB Weld, or perhaps some other high-zoot epoxy, such as Belzona or Dev-Con?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,663
Posted By tubman
Re: Running ford king seeley gauges on 12 v

Shouldn't that be half as many amps?

I am not sure about the accuracy either, but it may be the way it works. I hope someone does the test suggested above.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 331
Posted By tubman
Re: 6 volt positive ground SW gauges

Well, since all electrical gauges I have seen have two connecting posts, I would say polarity doesn't matter; if they don't work, just switch the wires. As to voltage, I think a quick calculation...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By tubman
Re: 226 engine reading 80# of oil pressure

Aren't King-Seeley gauges supposed to read at the max when there is no power to them? Turn on the ignition and they go to zero. Start the engine and they reflect the actual reading.

Are you sure...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 201
Posted By tubman
Re: Aluminum head or radiator & use of sacrificial Zinc Anode

I have a sacrificial anode in my '51. However, it is magnesium, not zinc, for reasons that should become obvious.

See this thread (and this earlier one :...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By tubman
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

You should be able to drive home with that if you happen to run out of gas.:D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,555
Posted By tubman
Re: Where’s my water going?

Nothing to do with the original post, but it looks to me like the Plug Number starts with an "R". I think on Champion that means "Resistor". Are you running those plugs for any particular reason?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By tubman
Re: Regarding 51 MERC-CT

I had a chance to interact with him several years ago. He helped me out a lot.

RIP
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 378
Posted By tubman
Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable

This has always been a fear of mine as well. I got a length of appropriately sized cable and hooked it to the latch and put a loop on the end. I then routed it to a place behind the grille where it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By tubman
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

Get an Optima Red Top 6 volt. 800 CCA and all of mine have lasted well over ten years. Kind of expensive (about $200) and funny looking as well. If that bothers you, you can get a Faux case and top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,555
Posted By tubman
Re: Where’s my water going?

I believe you have a fresh engine. The last one I had built (a 327 SBC) must have been built on the tight side of tolerances, because it would overheat if I let it idle for more than a couple of...
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