Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2023, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
40 rims and radials?
I have original '40' rims the ones that have 3 rivets on each section [4] that hold the inner to outer band, are they ok to run [tubeless] radial tyres on, they dont leak through those rivets at all?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2023, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 4,859
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2023, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,377
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2023, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,662
Re: Driving on the freeway
I cruise on 65mph here in Western Australia we have good freeways [but bad drivers] I pass people easy... 3.78 rear with 7.50 x 16 tyres.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2023, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,032
Re: At least it has a ford engine in it !
The Tiger looks like a lot of fun, congratulations! The GTO brings back memories. This GTO belonged to a friend Darren [from Aust] who lived and worked in the US, and Canada. While he was there he...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2023, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,348
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2023, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,675
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2023, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,146
Re: Water pump gaskets
Or do what I do, I get my daughter to make them while she's sitting around not doing much :D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2022, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,752
Re: Inner U Joint cover
Good old common sense with the condition of the uni, you are best to have it in your hand so you can check the splines and you'll soon feel if there's ware in the bushings.
If it has been fitted...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2022, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,752
Re: Inner U Joint cover
Soak the uni in trans oil, when assembling that area you only need about a half a cup of semi fluid grease as well, its not that big an area. Remember its getting a small amount of oil migrating from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2022, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 695
Re: rear axel sleeving
If you've done it before theres probably nothing new. Just make sure you get the proper hardened sleeves and someone reputable working the lathe and fitting. One of the worst problems you may face is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2022, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 8,524
Re: Sad news
Very sad news, I let someone borrow the book and I have never got it back.. Who's selling his book now, Mac? Anyway, God speed John thanks for the knowledge you will be well received.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2022, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 998
Re: How Much Grease is Needed
That area [clam] should be getting a small amount oil from the trans, no need to go overboard with grease the area is not that big, use a semi fluid grease.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2022, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 12,764
Re: Trip
Glad you had a catch up with Danny.. Lovin' the pics Lawrie and your adventures! I'll call you soon .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2022, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 685
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2022, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 752
Re: Starter motor thrust
Yes its the back n forth of the armature. As you can see by the pic , the finest of Chinese has given up after years. All I can do is see a mate with heaps of parts and I acquired an armature [6V]...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2022, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Re: Something different
Try now .. and https://www.facebook.com/659153063/videos/pcb.10159893020808064/339586681504304
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2022, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2022, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Something different
Went out to see my friend Keith to grab some flathead parts..
We played with toys ; o ) and yes the 6 wheeler is flathead V8 powered. https://www.facebook.com/659153063/videos/304028064862573/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2022, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 752
Starter motor thrust
Is there a spec for movement in the shaft of the starter motor? any good links to rebuilding?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2021, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 741
Merry Christmas everyone
I hope everyone has a great Christmas. Its tough in this changing world, Ive had to change my world and it wasn't even covid related. I've lost my job and had to focus on our own new business and I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2021, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 6,115
Re: Walt Dupont
I remember Walt being very present on the barn, very sad news. God speed and go well on your next journey.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2021, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2021, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 960
Re: Cam ID: 5-T?
I think they are fairly common Mart , I pulled one out of the 21 stud pilot engine I rebuilt
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2021, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Re: Remembrance Day - AU, NZ, CAN....
Johnno ya old man cant understand the lingo ya drongo?! ya'd better sitdown and have a coldy ya dag, get some grog intaya make you right as rain mate! Fair dinkum have a durry ya galah, no wuckas...
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