Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 160
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,601
Re: Sta-Lube 3131 bearing grease question.
ABRO grease is sodium based, CRC is lithium complex based. The grease compatibility chart says they aren't compatible.
On second look, ABRO does offer a #3 synthetic lithium grease but it is not...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-09-2024, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 398
Re: 8 volt battery usage
If you are running incandescent lights, I would calculate the load. 15 amps might not be enough
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 507
Re: red neck
Old Redneck's profile says he was on here about 7 pm tonight.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 546
Views: 40,287
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
No spacers used at all. I took the same amount off both sides.
EDIT: Your question about the spacer gave me pause to think about my answer. I went to the shop to look, and indeed there is a space...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 546
Views: 40,287
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I'm not familiar with all the different alternators, but I had to cut part of the mounting ears off the alternator to get the belt to line up with the F1 water pumps.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,403
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 651
Re: Borg Warner overdrive question
There is no power to the governor. It is a grounding switch for the relay. There is constant power to the relay when the ignition switch is on. When the relay is grounded by the governor, power is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2024, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 837
Re: 1955 Ford Customline Overdrive G/box
If you are asking if the OD unit can be mounted on a standard 3-speed transmission, NO, the cases are different. That being said, I've heard of them being modified but they aren't the same.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 4,001
Re: Back end of a T-5
my T5 trans from an '84 S10 has a slip yoke on the output shaft of the transmission. .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,508
Re: ‘40 2 door sedan
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 7,263
Re: Clutch Chatter
Congratulations on your perseverance. I'm glad you stuck with it. You will smile every time you start off with that smooth clutch.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 511
Re: '50 gear ratio
The "standard" rear gear ratio for overdrive in the V8 was 4.11. I don't remember seeing any other offerings for hilly, flat, station wagon, police, etc, although there could have been some. In the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,257
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 838
Re: Brake pedal travels too far
I agree with cadillac. It takes all the fluid from the first pump to push the shoes against the drum because the mis-adjustment requires the cylinder to extend more. The second pump restores the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-08-2024, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 957
Re: Under hood Insulation
My '55 originally had insulation under the hood over the exhaust manifolds. The person who painted the car before I got it didn't replace it. It has been several years and there is no damage to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2024, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,051
New '40 Deluxe grill quality
I have a friend building a '40 convertible who doesn't do internet forums. He is needing a grill and obviously wants the best bang for the buck. In the offerings from Speedway, Carpenter, Vintique,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2024, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,479
Re: T5 5 speed to 1935 Ford Pickup speedometer
If the speedometer head in the truck hasn't been observed working correctly previously, I would't rule out a worn/defective speedometer. I've seen them jump wildly from zero to 60 mph. Registering...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2023, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 2,853
Views: 895,964
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2023, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,045
Re: 1937 Halogen headlight conversion
My '38 came to me with the Drake halogen conversion (12V). Although not as bright as LED, they match the prism in the lenses and work fine for my limited night driving.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 746
Re: Ignition primary for 12v conversion
I understand your concern. Many here use the Bosch coil with success. There was a period that Amazon had them for about $25. I have heard complaints on the Pertronix coils. I think some of those...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2023, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,839
Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A
If the overdrive unit was allowed to run low on lubricant, the ring/sun gears will lock up with a bang. This will result in no free-wheeling and no overdrive. It sounds like a tear-down and...
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