Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Re: Crane 400 Cam and a AL-1 cam
B&S, is that the cam I sold you???? That came from a junkyard inder new management and all the OLD stuff was being scrapped. I got there just at the right time.
Gramps
PS ran a crane cam in a 392...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 09:19 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 01:01 PM
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Re: EAB cam
Why?? There isn't any noticeable improvement in performance and economy, yes it might be alittle, but is it worth the money?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 10:02 PM
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Re: 13/4 intake
I use the 1.72 chevy buils in the street engunes instead of a cam. Gota shorten the valve some, but works just fine, no head mods needed. adds alittle more air, but doesn't kill low end torque,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 09:54 PM
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Re: Edelbrock 1107 4 barrel intake for 8ba
To save alittle money and have a better running for the street a stock or mild uild (Mild cam 258ci_ the merc intake and a 2gc carb will give you all the power you'll ever nees, plus good fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 09:21 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 91
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Re: My next flathead build?
I use that oil filter system in all my engines. It may not be the best but it works. I can also locTE THE FILTER ON A BRACKET BEHIND THE STEERING COLMN FOR EASY REPLACEMENT ANT NOT ON THE ENGINE./...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 10:15 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: pertronix distributor
Gene has it. The ignition system is governed by the engine load, and thus the "load a matic"/ his systen uses a special carb to supply the vacuum signel to the distributor and works well on a STOCK...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 09:55 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 29
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Re: 37 coupe RTS T-170 swap!
I converted a stamped steel 8BA bellhousing to fit the T-170/, Bored the regester to fit the trans and welded some slugs to the housing and drilled and tapped then for the trams. Used the stock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 09:47 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 91
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Re: My next flathead build?
I have a question about the blocks used in the above post. I am fimilar with the 37 blocks and the 39 blocks but not sure about the 38 blocks at onepoin they had the small main 2.398?? then switched...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 03:09 PM
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Re: My next flathead build?
my next Flathead build (already started) will consist of a small displacement built will all flathead parts except the carb distributor ar generator. The engine will have adaquit power Long longevity...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 09:59 AM
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Re: Crank
The 180 deg crank for the flathead was made from a model M tractor crank forging. I think?? Back in the day oneof the shops in Bridgeport ct (Bill Braths) mad one there. Not sure if it ever ran, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 11:47 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 10:44 AM
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Re: Holley or Stromberg carb.
You need a Load a matic distributor for that engine, which needs a special carb/ Works great when setup right?????
Gamps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 10:22 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Break-in oil & Ross pistons
Learn sumpin every day/ Thanks PeteI build an engine back in the 90's that was 3/8 x3/8 296ci with Hyper utecnic pistons/ It was peplaced by a 294 Blown engine back in 2012 I offere to fresh the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 07:54 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 10:20 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 10:12 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Break-in oil & Ross pistons
Ross makes a very good racing piston, that is not suited for "street use". However the only alternative would be Egge, IF they made then in the right size. Unfortunately we\re at the mercy of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild
The cam is the culprit, the load a matic distributor is following it. Now you cam go back to a stock cam or a distributor that follows the engine.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Columbia two speed differentials
The Mitchell would be my choice as well. I spent a month in the mountians of Co with Paul Garagn and his 34 with a columbia. Worked like a dream, I commented on that. He said, never again the cost...
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