Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 01:08 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 12:48 PM
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Re: Steelpack placement
Steel packs are louder than glass packs. Glass packs get louder with use. Brockman are a good choice which ever you use. I run Fenton headers on my 50 so after you install the header pipes install...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 543
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,341
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Re: muffler
It all depends on the length. I like Brockman Mellow tones.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,317
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8
Check the wire under the distributor plate the points and condenser are mounted on. It might be shorting out somewhere when the advance moves the plate.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 574
Re: Clutch?
I have a 286 CI flathead in my 50 Custom. Trans is a five speed T-5 out of a 92 or 93 Mustang. I'm using an 11 inch clutch and flywheel. Some say that your left leg is going to get tired with that 11...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,030
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,801
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2023, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 498
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2023, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 460
Re: 49 Ford Flathead v 8 8BA
I don't live in your area but if you could tell us more information about your stuck valves I'm sure you can get some good advice here. Are the valves stuck in the guide or are the guides stuck in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2023, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 919
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2023, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 397
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2023, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 397
Cooling system.
I cant find my book. What is the capacity of the cooling system of a 1950 Ford?
Is there a difference between the 6 cylinder and V-8? Thanks in advance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2023, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,858
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2023, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,420
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2023, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,985
Re: 8BA engine
Pull the driverside side head. Thats where 5 6 & 7 are located. Agree it sounds like stuck valves.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2023, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 898
Re: Flush, Corrosion Inhibitor, wetting
Propolene Glycol (Sierra) brand is what I use with 50/50 mix and distilled water. Why that brand? It's non toxic to pets. I also add water wetter. Good for about 25 below zero. Gets cold here in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2023, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 16
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Heater hose connections.
I have a 50 Custom. I need to find out which heater hose goes to which connection. There are four connections. I have looked at several posts and have found three different configurations according...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2023, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,327
Re: Turning motor by hand on a flathead
I turn the one on my engine stand over once a month and with the plugs removed spray fogging oil into each cylinder. Only turn the crank one complete revolution each time so the pistons are not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2023, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 775
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2023, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 308
Electric fan adjustable thermostat.
Anyone got a recommendation for and adjustable electric fan thermostat. My fan originally came with one but it quit working. I have a manual switch working it now but something automatic would be so...
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