Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:35 PM
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Re: 1950 Ford 47 (F1) will a 8BA from 53 bolt in.
The F350 probably has the truck 4 speed transmission. You don't say what the '47 is, but if it's a pickup, you will probably be quite unhappy with that transmission.
If you have a big truck, you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:41 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 01:52 PM
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Re: why was ken ct banned?
I have found that questions like this don't get an answer (which is probably the best way to handle it).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Mallory ignition 12 volt coil.
With all due respect, "Check with Mallory" is probably not possible these days.
You want about 4 amps across the points. Apply "Ohm's Law" and figure out what is required.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 1941 1/2 ton pickup
Aluminum radiators can be OK. Just make sure they have welded (not epoxied) joints and buy some black radiator paint.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2024, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Re: 4 Barrel Carb?
On a closer look, it appears to be two different setups on the same engine. I'd go with the one in Post #33.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2024, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 546
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
If I have everything straight after all 25 pages, you have a late block and late heads. I believe "cadillac512" has it right about the freeze plugs and you would be better off removing them, as they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Re: 4 Barrel Carb?
Quite frankly, I don't understand how the PCV system pictured in Post #31 can work. With a stock 8BA, the air enters the engine through the faltered cap on the oil fill tube. It then circulates...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2024, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: grill
Don't get me wrong, I kind of like the look, especially on a car that's been "nosed and decked". It's "clean" looking. I'm just sayin' that if you do find one (they are out there), and you like the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2024, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 546
Views: 40,319
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I make sure my heads are flat and surfaced properly and only use grease when I install them. I've never had a problem, and you can re-use the gaskets if necessary.
I'm a cheapskate, and a set of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2024, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 461
Re: grill
They used to be a common item (JC Whitney, etc.) If you look, hard enough, you might be able to find one. If you do find one, install it and enjoy it for about 6 months, when it will start to rust.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: ‘53 ran hot, then missing badly. Head gasket?
We had a long thread on here several years ago about the proper spark plugs to use with older Offenhauser heads. I believe the consensus was that nothing available was correct; 1/2" reach plugs were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 59A Flathead Running Rich, Need Help
I would suggest a plug change ASAP. Not only will the plugs be shrouded, but the shorter threads have a good chance of failing, as aluminum is not as strong as cast iron. There is a reason they went...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 59A Flathead Running Rich, Need Help
What plugs are you currently running? I don't know about the 59A Edmunds heads, but the 8BA versions take a 3/4" reach plug (Champion "L" series or equivalent). The stock plugs are much shorter reach...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 08:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,548
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: Lowering shackles source
I'll play "Devil's Advocate" here for a bit. I have never had a spring "de-arched" myself, but wouldn't "de-arching" it to any significant extant make it longer between the eyes and cause...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 1932 Ford Mid Point version door handles and
I have had mixed success with "pot metal welding rods ("Muggy Weld", etc.). I had great success repairing a headlight bezel on my '68 Corvette, but less on other stuff. I think it depends upon how...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 580
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: 80 years ago today
Unfortunately, a lot of these historic events are getting further and further into the past and thus becoming less relevant to the current generations.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 943
Re: Hot Start 1950 Merc
This discussion is kinda off the point as the post-48 Ford products no longer used that type of resistor.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 943
Re: Hot Start 1950 Merc
I saw a "Yellow Top" ad the other day. It offers a battery that looks just like a "Red Top" except that it's yellow for $138! Does anyone have any information on these? Sounds too good to be true!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 404
Re: 1950 Mercury add factory OD
I don't know if I agree with this. You still end up with a 1:1 final drive, which is counter to the purpose of adding an overdrive.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 404
Re: 1950 Mercury add factory OD
And the relay on the firewall and the lockout cable and the kickdown switch and the wiring harness. Thankfully, all are (or used to be) available but it can get expensive.
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