Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2022, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,828
Speedway distributer
Has anybody in Fordbarn land used the Speedway electronic distributer on 42 to 48 Flatheads. (part # 9108352). If so, what coil did you use? Speedway tech is recommending a 6 V0lt positive ground...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 746
Re: intake manifold
Single plane, both barrels of the carb feed all cylinders. Duel plane has a divider in the manifold so that one barrel of the carb feeds 4 cylinders and the other barrel feeds the other cylinders
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 9,256
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2019, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 11,018
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2019, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 896
Re: Master Cylinder
Did it on my 51.
I fabbed up a pedal ass'y and used used a mid 60's duel chamber master and booster. I converted to a Disc/drum system. Make sure you specify a drum/drum or a disc/drum master...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2019, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,226
Re: T5 Speedo question
Speedhut makes a unit that allows you to connect a mechanical spedo to a trans that has an electronic drive. Google Speedhut.com
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2019, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,267
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2019, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,700
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2019, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,855
Re: spark at the plugs
Check for a hole between the heat riser port and the intake runner. Friend had this problem, drove him and many Flathead friends crazy until he found the hole. E mail me at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2018, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 14,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2018, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Re: Dissy advance curve
Thanks, JSeery, that is the info I was Looking for. Sorry Bubba, I will try to correct my Canuck English in the future. Thanks for the information on your web sight
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2018, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Dissy advance curve
Have an 8BA with Merc crank, Isky Max 1 cam, 450 cfm 4 barrel. Have been running Chryco electronic dissy for years. Dissy is as it came out of a 318 at the wreckers. Seems to work O K , but always...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2018, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,035
Re: Buying from the US and shipping to Canada
Try George Moir in Alberta. Check out his web sight. Just google George Moir. Also, check with your local automotive machine shop, they might have a source to have your shoes re-conditioned and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2018, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,337
Re: Bad intake or carb
Tub man is correct. Buddy had the same problem. Pull the manifold and have a look before tearing into the carb.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2018, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2018, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,848
Re: Cooling Problems, where to go next?
If the coolant is foaming below the boiling point, your problem is probably caused by air being sucked in to the cooling system around the water pump shafts. Your overheating starts as the foaming...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2018, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,133
Re: change rear ratio
I would look long and hard at replacing the trans with a t5 5 speed. With a 3.90 rear you will be in the rpm range in 5th on the freeways and 4th will be good up to about 50 mph. You will still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2018, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 13,783
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2018, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,479
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2018, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,916
Re: internet radio
Comes in loud and clear here in Woodville Ontario. Just have to figure how to pipe it out to the shop. Thanks for the post
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2018, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Re: 3.27 gears for flathead v8
A T5 overdrive trans and a rear gear from 3.7 to 3.9 will get you in the ball park. Aim for about 2250 rpm at 60 mph. Hope you have converted to Hydraulic brakes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2018, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,614
Re: Oil again
I use Car Quest 15/40 Diesel grade(my son owns a Car Quest store) 75000 miles on the 8BA and no oil related problems
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2018, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,112
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2018, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 885
Re: Cali Tire
Don't know anything about the quality, but the price is great. About $50 per tire less than Diamond Backs
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2018, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
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