Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:38 AM
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Re: Crane 400 Cam and a AL-1 cam
Interesting Story on Harvey Crane: Most of us remember the "cam wars" and it is easy to have the impression that guys like Harvey Crane and Ed Iskenderian must have had little respect for each...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 568
Re: Crane 400 Cam and a AL-1 cam
I used to run a cam that Tom Hutchinson called the "Awful Awful". It was a .450 lift flat tappet grind that Erson once made. Somehow I "lost" the damn thing over the years - have looked for it many...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 336
Views: 23,156
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 301
Re: Head bolt/stud sealant
Hey Rock . . . checked that 'Leak Lock' stuff out . . . looks like a great product for an application like this - ordered a 4 - Oz jar of it. Will report back the next time I use it.
Thanks for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 568
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 336
Views: 23,156
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
It has been a fun journey for us all . . . now the REAL fun happens when you start it for the first time.
To me, starting a new engine is one of the best hotrod experiences --> a combination...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 879
Re: One Head stud too short each bank follow-up
It will be a fine engine - you know what you're doing!
Given the type of studs you're using, definitely put it through a couple heat cycles and retorque the heads a couple times.
Also, you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 879
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 336
Views: 23,156
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 879
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 16,640
Re: Isky 3/4 Max 1 Camshaft
Yep . . . but I don't envy Ryan having to make the calls and I give him credit for being consistent and not blowing in the wind.
With that said, all of us will miss Pete and the extensive...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 336
Views: 23,156
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 912
Re: 13/4 intake
Come on Tony . . . bring the ole' girl back to life! Now, with a bigger cam in it (like a .500+ lift roller), it could be something.
But, you'll have to bore out the first two cam bearing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 879
Re: One Head stud too short each bank follow-up
I was laughing this AM at the title of this thread ---> kind of a way of mentioning a friend who isn't the "brightest bulb in the pack":
"I know Ole Tom . . he is one head stud too short. . . ."...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 16,640
Re: Isky 3/4 Max 1 Camshaft
Pete posted some remarks that got him banned. The rules are the rules and they're here for the benefit of all. I eMailed Pete and let him know that he is missed - he is fine and is still on the HAMB...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 404
Re: Oil Pump?
Nothing like some real-world examples . . . as I remember the conversation with Adam. Nice to see that the "big pump band-aid" trick has worked for him. Worth a try at the very least . . .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 219
Re: O2 bung question
It can go anyplace downstream of the engine - usually a couple feet back from the block or head. On a flathead, your "ports" are already like headers, so I put mine back from where the rear port...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 912
Re: 13/4 intake
This is usually how it is done with full-on race engines - pull the hard seats out and grind the seats right in the cast iron. There is no issue with this and it gets rid of the challenge of putting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 556
Re: Overheating 1946 V8
The 'Old Wive's Tales' about restricting flow so the "water picks up more of the heat" are just that - don't believe them. Flow is your friend - period. If you're ever bored - here is a link to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 404
Re: Oil Pump?
While a new/better oil pump could certainly help, you might also have worn bearings.
Personally, I would not want to run an engine with no or that low oil-pressure . . . that is just asking for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 336
Views: 23,156
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
You are going to be surprised how well this new engine runs! Can't wait to hear about it. You better take a video of the "first fire" and "first drive" with it. ;)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 686
Re: 1932/36 Condenser replacement.
Here is where I usually buy magneto stuff - Spud is a good dude (he has built a few racing mags for me):
https://fuelinjectionent.myshopify.com/products/24uf-condenser?_pos=2&_sid=478aaf85e&_ss=r
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 879
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 879
Re: One Head stud too short each bank follow-up
Yeah, I use the smaller diameter washers - though they come with my ARP studs. They don't protrude as much and don't have issues with the spot-facing on the aluminum heads. (Being too wide). Also,...
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