Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 06:05 AM
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Re: Help needed to identify Bell Housing
The Borg-Warner T9 transmission was used in lots more applications than just Ford trucks. I have seen reference to them in many other old trucks, in various tractors, and in industrial engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 210
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I omitted the lock washers on Dad's 8BA. I checked thread depth by running each bolt into its mating hole and comparing to cap height, all tapped holes in that block were more than deep enough. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 05:55 AM
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Re: My next flathead build?
Your block is interesting. All the normal casting features indicate it is a 39-40 "99" block type (239 cubic inch engine):
Round center water hole
Upside down trapezoid lower water hole
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 210
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I have seen an 8BA cast iron distributor adapted for Model T use with every other lobe on the points cam ground off and a manual advance lever made up that attaches to the vacuum diaphragm opening....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,593
Re: My next flathead build?
That is a interesting combination of parts. In the USA the core plugs in the oil pan rail were phased out in late 1940 with the switch to the "raised deck" blocks for 41 model year. The combination...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: How to disassemble a Columbia rearend
The 36 Zephyrs used 4.33 ratio with a Ford type banjo. That apparently wasn't a deep enough rear gear for the low torque V12 and heavier car, so 4.44 and 4.55 ratios were used. The hypoid type banjo...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 05:47 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 210
Views: 14,324
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
That is the type of truck water pump you need. I may have a decent looking used mate for it, but need to check; it will probably be a couple weeks before I can look. Shipping would be from Texas at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,593
Re: My next flathead build?
That looks crusty and gunky, but so far nothing looks catastrophic. I would check the oil pan rail for freeze cracks before getting too excited, but I'm cautiously optimistic for you.
The head...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,593
Re: My next flathead build?
https://fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=542050&d=1715025329
https://fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=542051&d=1715025329...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 487
Re: How to disassemble a Columbia rearend
Not that close, but parts could be shipped.
If you have the factory controls I am very interested in them since I will be putting a Columbia under my brother's 36 Zephyr at some point.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Interesting Flathead Marine Engine
It has the Canadian third oil port introduced in WW2 that some people use for "95%" oil filter conversion.
I too would be concerned about water jacket corrosion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 210
Views: 14,324
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Looking great so far, you should end up with an excellent engine.
That 1 1/16 carburetor has the truck type top on it with the double bevel clamp area for the air cleaner. You need to run a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 05:18 AM
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Views: 487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 53
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Re: My next flathead build?
When you get a chance can you post a couple pictures of the big generator and matching regulator? I have a small collection of big generators for the 8BA era stuff, but nothing from the 41-48 era.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Crank
Dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder are over a century old, first appearing on a race engine in 1912 (https://hotrodenginetech.com/worlds-first-dohc-4-valve-per-cylinder-racing-engine/)....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Borg Warner overdrive question
It depends on the Borg-Warner overdrive. The first units had a switch that interrupted power when the unit is locked out. You can see this roughly between the solenoid and lock out arm on the 49-50...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Crank
Thank you for the reference, interesting read: https://www.engineprofessional.com/2024EPQ2/index.html
I expect the latest GM engine has much better manners when driving around town, gets better...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 09:19 PM
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Views: 2,126
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 09:51 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 08:32 PM
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Views: 870
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 08:30 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 48
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Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
Now we need to figure out what valve lash this cam is designed for.
The earliest 8BA cams used the same lobe design as the 38-48 cam.
The later (late 1949 and on) cams had a new design lobe with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,070
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 899
Re: Swapping Engines
I prefer to run the earlier center water outlet type engines in 39 and older trucks. The 8BA is a great engine, the best flathead V8 series in terms of use, but fitting one into the earlier vehicles...
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