Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2025, 05:42 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2025, 05:08 PM
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Views: 1,966
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2025, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,376
Re: Fuel questions
I run whatever is cheapest in my stock 36 with no issues as far as how it runs but you had better had your fuel tank coated first or big problem.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2025, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,376
Re: Fuel questions
I would have a problem with a stuck valve on a new rebuild and an even bigger one if mmo fixed it. More to your problem in my experience. Time will tell.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2025, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2025, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2025, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,205
Re: Throwout bearing
It is not too difficult to clean out the old grease and fill with fresh grease without taking bearings apart. We learned this in the early years of my apprenticeship. Just the same as a used throw...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2025, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2025, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
Re: The legendary Isky 404A Flathead cam
Very nice. I have everything pictured here except the paperwork.
To the OP. Your suggestion have been tried by many I have read. There are now many flathead racers that use roller cams and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2025, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,703
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2025, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,703
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2025, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,703
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2025, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,703
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2025, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,703
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2025, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: '41 brake adjustment
Sorry I can’t remember which way the dots go without going out and looking but here’s how I adjust them. Thanks Dick Spadaro RIP.
Start with adjusting shoes to barely drag. Then the anchors. You...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2025, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,467
Re: Kong flatheads
Another Kong part. I will finish machining and fit to engine this week.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2025, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,158
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2025, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2025, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2025, 01:26 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2025, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: 1950 Ford f-1 help
Let’s start with the “New” carb. Where did it come from? Does it have the correct vacuum port for the loadamatic distributor? What happened to the original carburetor? Possibly better off with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2025, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Re: Filter
Michael Driskell at thirdgen auto has correct replacement I believe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2025, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,413
Re: Bench testing a starter.
Most important when checking if starter works without correct test fixture is just intermittently touch power to activate. DO NOT let it free spin or your armature will self destruct. Starter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2025, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,911
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2025, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Re: french flathead
There are several for sale. Some are NOS. Bare block which I have built a couple. Both has severe core shift. There are also engines that are complete and rebuilt with papers. I don’t know anything...
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