Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2022, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 94
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Re: jseery health issues
Big thank you to everyone! Last couple of weeks I has totally out of it, but doing a little better this week.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2022, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 11,531
jseery health issues
I'm not one that likes to post health issues on a automotive form, but I have been thinking it is a bit weird to just disappear off the Barn as well. So, decided to post a short update. I have been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2022, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,990
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2021, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,479
Re: Photos posted for Stan White
He told me he was having a really hard time and might have a hard time responding. I know that doesn't really compute with wanting to sell them, but guess it is what it is.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2021, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Re: Best Flathead books
It somewhat depends are where your interest lie. JWL's book is a good reference on performance, also Ron's. I also like these other books. I like the Chassis reference books on the CD.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2021, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,479
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2021, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,604
Re: Battery polarity
Need to check out a few things first. Is it 6v or 12v? If 12v it is probably neg grounded. If 6v, it will take a little more checking. What type of coil does it have, as in attached to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2021, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,076
Re: 1949 Merc 8CM engine
If you do not intend to reuse the valves/springs (I never do) it is a lot easier to just cut the valves, springs, etc to get them out. If the pistons are stuck to the point it is difficult to get...
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Forum: Early V8
11-12-2021, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 686
Post for STAN WHITE on 59a Engines for sell
This is a post for STAN WHITE, so all communication needs to be with him as I have no information on these engines.
"Not your average Flathead, Built by the best, Ed Bingly of Bings Speed Shop in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2021, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,479
Re: Photos posted for Stan White
I updated the original post with this information from the Swap Meet posting:
Not your average Flathead, Built by the best, Ed Bingly of Bings Speed Shop in Santa Rosa, Cal. Call for more info....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2021, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,479
Re: Photos posted for Stan White
That is what I was thinking, but didn't want to violate some prime directive! He could (I'm thinking) post the for sale information there and just reference the photos here??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2021, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,479
Re: Photos posted for Stan White
Believe he wants them posted in the Swap Meet section, but not totally sure how to do that for someone else. Anyone familiar with posting for someone else (photos only, I'm not in the middle of any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2021, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,479
Photos posted for Stan White
Photos posted for Stan White, not sure of the text to go with them.
Edit: per Stan's post on Swap Meet, "Not your average Flathead, Built by the best, Ed Bingly of Bings Speed Shop in Santa Rosa,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2021, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,343
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2021, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,083
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2021, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 673
Re: Ignition resistors
The resistors on the 6v ignitions is a ballast resistor, which means it changes resistance as it heats up. It is more a factor of how the system is designed, you can use a "can" coil with a 6v and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2021, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 704
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2021, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,002
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2021, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,539
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2021, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,203
Re: Sticky brakes
If the shoes are not retracting, or retracting slowly, could be the flexible brake hose going to the wheel cylinders (front). With age they can collapse internally and act like a one-way valve.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2021, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 992
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2021, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2021, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,903
Re: NEW starting problem
Very interesting thread! Flamingo, hope you hang in there and post what you find out is the solution!! Sure sounds like something is wired up wrong.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2021, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2021, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,702
Re: New guy intro.
Welcome to the Barn side. Believe it takes 10 post to get you fully on-board.
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