Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2020, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,939
Re: There must be a better way
First using crimp on connectors is the hard way of doing it...they will not fit very good in the caps.
Solder connectors will make life easier for you since the cable will rotate and stick out less....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2020, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 733
Re: generator alternator ?
Wasnīt the 337 generator the style bolted to the bracket instead of a strap like 8BA...so alarmbells ring right there...if it was a direct replacement ford would probably have used the 8BA...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2020, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Re: Bendix replacement Question - 1935 Ford
I rather go out in the pile of used starters and dig up a used one then buying the aftermarkets of today...
Springs bolts and lockwashers i still have plenty of new ones...when they re gone itīs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2020, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 154
Views: 21,279
Re: Let's build a drag race 8BA engine
I never use a 4-bolt main on a flathead...either toolsteel 2-bolt main cap with ARP bolts or a wide main cap bolted to the panrail.
Anything drilled into the center mainweb is a startingpoint for a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2020, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Re: Original 32 lifters with 8BA vlaves
The early cast hollow lifters are the only type i see from time to time that have cracks in them...for that reason i stay away from them with any type of valves.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2020, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,285
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2020, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 154
Views: 21,279
Re: Let's build a drag race 8BA engine
How much do you want to wrench and how much do you want to spend...
If you want to have fun and not open up that engine on regular basis i would stay away from aluminum rods...H-beam steel rods goes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2020, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,853
Re: Camshaft Movement
Looks like that solution will plug the oilhole coming out of the cam lubricating the drivegears...or am i missing some solution to that ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2020, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,853
Re: Camshaft Movement
That is a result of bolting togetter the wrong parts...
A bit of grinding and checking axial play of the camshaft...or getting the correct cam...or going for an aluminum cover with bottom support...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2020, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,853
Re: Camshaft Movement
Since they both are 8BA generation putting in an early camgear doesnīt matter...will just put trust back againt block.
8BA should have the cam rest against the front cover...but if you start to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,021
Re: 59A Flathead Water Pump Bolt Size?
If the surface for the seal in the waterpump wasnīt machined before assembly the pump will probably leak...
If done right there should be a good seal from start.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2020, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,953
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2020, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Re: How to test a Generator Cut Out
A cutout is for use on a 3-brush so i assume a typo ??
If you try and use a cutout on a 2-brush you will overload the points and fry it probably to start with...then activating the field with a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2020, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2020, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2020, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,307
Re: Wet sand blasting??
Thereīs a few different aproaches to wetblasting to....the cabinets and some pots use a slurry and pump it up to the nossle.
I have a nossle i use in my normal blasting setup that ad a tiny amount...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2020, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,070
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2020, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,481
Re: Pressure plate finger adj
To adjust them correctly you bolt them to a flat surface with a steel shim the thickness of you clutchdisc.
Then measure from the bottom surface and up to fingers.
The older ones with adjustment...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2020, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Re: Determing transmission condition
Synchronizers you can check the gap between them and the gear...thatīs an indication of wear.
Then pull the solenoid and insert a tool that looks like a ball on the end of a rod then you can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2020, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,865
Re: How do I test my oil pressure sender?
Air compressor...slowly raise the pressure to the sender and watch the gauge.
As already stated a mechanical gauge is way more accurate for checking what you actually have for oilpressure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2020, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,307
Re: Wet sand blasting??
Downside to wetblasting is you canīt sweep the media into a pile and shovel it back into the blasting pot...
So you need media enough for the entire job canīt reuse any until it has dried...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2020, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 17,944
Re: lowest oil pressure for engine to survive
The pressure isnīt going to be higher then the lowest relief spring dictates...only one pump so only one pressure within the engine.
That said oil lines restricting flow can make a difference....but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2020, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,985
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2020, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 17,944
Re: lowest oil pressure for engine to survive
If the engine has the original longbody pump in it now changing to a shortbody #80 std pump actually raises the flow a bit since you are going from straight to helical cut gears.
If a fresh...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2020, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 17,944
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