Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Stuck Valve ?
The idea with the hex key is that the side of the head of the valve can be seen thru the spark plug hole. It is best to hit the top of the valve in its center to not bend the valve.
This can be done...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,209
Re: Exhaust guide seals
I think that one good reason to NOT use the seals on the exhaust is they may be made impossible to remove later. This would be from the heat.
One experienced builder on here recommends RTV, a thin...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2024, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 561
Re: Merc 4 bolt intake to 99A block
I picked one from a 250 c.i. engine, closest to fathead displacement.
I looked for 1/4" pipe on the vacuum end, hose size of about 1/2" or 5/8"
leading to the intake manifold.
Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 561
Re: Merc 4 bolt intake to 99A block
Best way in my opinion,
2GC- (GM)- carb has one end of the PCV system, other can be the road draft tube opening at the forward end of the manifold. I used an upside down freeze plug in the road...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2024, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,441
Re: 46-48 front drum replacement, or??
If you don't have a swage cutter, or you want to reuse the part the swaging is on,
one can use a drill to remove the back of the stud. Then drive the stud out the outside.
Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2023, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 788
Re: Engine in the car for decades.
If you can pull the pan, pull the intake manifold also.
I used a small pump, put a large pan on the floor and used a
brush to clean out the top and the bottom.
Use the oil pressure sender hole on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2023, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,743
Re: Ford Rear Brake Drum repair
NOTE: The swage cutter won't work if you want to reuse the drum.
Drill the offending stud from the back side. I start with a smaller size drill, say 5/16". Stay centered, increase drill size- the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2023, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,296
Re: lifter bore adj hole
I have been wondering if these hole could be drilled from the bottom side of the block.
This may involve figuring out where the lifter locates,
while on the back side of the cam lobe,
to make a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2023, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 496
Re: Banjo rear brake seal
There is such a thing as a seal that replaces the inside seal,
it's installed from the outside.
The ones I have are made by National seals. - Not for sale-
This would save one from axle...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2023, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 676
Re: Stripped oil pan nut
I think that I would remove the oil pan, weld up the hole.
Drill and tap new threads. Be sure to get the location correct.
I just looked at a spare, to hard to put a nut inside.
And I hesitate to...
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Forum: Early V8
09-13-2023, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 0
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Crankshaft, 1937 LB engine, std size
This is a standard size crank, came from an air compressor.
It was the driven side- the compressor part.
The crank is standard size, comes with the rods.
It's been stored on end, long time. Should...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2023, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,989
Re: 8BA engine
Some one may have done a compression test with a tester that was too long.
Valves get bent when the valve opens fully.
Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2023, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Re: Cracked Block (Ugh)
By all means, pressure test this, magnuflux it.
Like B&S said, don't fix it!
Use a straight edge to determine surface irregularity.
Use a good sealer, I like Three Bond 1184
Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2023, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,549
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2023, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,033
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2023, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 732
Re: 59A adjustable lifters having wear problem
The answer is "maybe".
You need to look at the cam closely.
It's a bit expensive to try, consider the worn lifters might have worn the cam.
Replacing the cam might be the best way to go.
Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2023, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2023, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 38
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2023, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,807
Re: 8BA tight main bearing clearance
I use brass shim stock and a micrometer to measure clearances.
Start by putting the crank in the block, lube, torque the mains, see if it move freely.
Check end play with feeler gauges.
Pull one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2023, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,137
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2023, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,268
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2023, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 560
Re: Steering Box for 1940
I think you can, the pinion shaft will come out thru the top, to get the old seal out.
Try not to disturb the steering shaft - four bolts on the end- the end play will be hard to re set if you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2023, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 615
Re: 59A Thermostat
Could be that these are intended for the 49-53 thermostat housings.
The ones at the front of the heads.
Just another note- Buy the thermostats that fail in an open position,
they're a couple...
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