Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Yesterday, 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+)
Yesterday, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 196
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)
Yesterday, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 217
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 10
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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)
Yesterday, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 16,326
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)
Yesterday, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 270
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 8
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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)
Yesterday, 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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Replies: 11
Views: 196
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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Replies: 10
Views: 341
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: 246
Views: 16,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 16,326
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: 246
Views: 16,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 400
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 926
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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Replies: 13
Views: 578
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: 246
Views: 16,326
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: 246
Views: 16,326
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: 79
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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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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 16,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 16,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 16,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 16,326
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I used the early gears in my late (8CM) Merc. Worked just great. As you proceed to install the timing cover, try it without a gasket to check camshaft end play. If it's fine (I like a minimum of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 16,326
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I usually drive the gear on with a sleeve and good sized hammer, and heating it to 300-400 degrees is safe. It may drop on at 400. I like to stand 'em on end on the floor to install, but in the...
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