Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2023, 08:34 PM
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Re: alternative to red fluid fuel gauge?
the specific gravity of tetra-bromo-ethane is 2.95
the specific gravity of mecurochrome is 0.89-0.95
So that won't work...and is probably even more toxic than the tetra!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Re: 16' inner tubes
I always use tractor tubes; they are of heavier material, and the valve stems are correct size for early Ford rims
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Re: Contemplating a radiator burp tank
Wont help the cooling system do it’s job to remove heat.
But....it does stop coolant being ejected outta the overflow through expansion and lost. The radiator will always be full to the brim,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine
Why do they call it "68 advance curve"?
In post#7 I put up a chart, a bit hard to read, sorry, that shows the advance details of various distributor versions. The '68' refers to 1936 model Fords....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2023, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine
The distributor you get third gen to modify will fix your detonation...using the '68' advance curve is a far better solution than either retarding the whole distributor, or cranking down the vacuum...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2023, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,831
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2023, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,831
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2023, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,831
Re: floating brake shoes on 34 front drums
Vincent, will that engine actually fit into the engine bay? Not a lot of room in a 34 ford. you still have the french governor casting piece at back of block; will that clear the firewall? I had to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2023, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2023, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,377
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2023, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2023, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,612
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2023, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,507
Re: Another carburetor question
the stainless fasteners and linkages, along with the 'S' symbol stamped into the choke butterfly tell me this is a 'genuine' British Stromberg
Again, I doubt it needs a rebuild- what for??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2023, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,507
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2023, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine
This is information that lawrie sent me when I was chasing my detonation issue.
Sorry, it's probably too small to read....if one of you clever guys sends me your email, I could email it to you in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2023, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,866
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2023, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine
i had the same problem with an engine a while back. It had 165 lbs compression at cranking speed and would detonate badly. I modified the advance curve of the crab distributor by using the advance...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2023, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,468
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2023, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,554
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2023, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,903
Re: Another Cam question - Isky max 1
Cam selection is a bit of a compromise; the efficiency of performance cams tends to push the RPM's of the engine up, with a corresponding lose of performance [from stock] in the lower rev ranges. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2023, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 973
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2023, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 27,886
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
steel pistons!
to remove the oil pump, after undoing the one bolt that holds it into place, use a big wrench on the body of the pump to twist it for sideways, this will break the bond that has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2023, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 973
Re: 35 Tudor Lights
To remove the headlite bezel, after unlatching it at the bottom like you have, just pull it from the bottom forward and up. Maybe, because it's been in place so long it is somewhat stuck. You may...
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