Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2019, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Re: Cold this mornin'
Maybe you need a screen for it Lawrie :p
It has 180 thermostats in it, always has. It just heats up so slowly that I have to cover the radiator unless its summer. The other engine was the same...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2019, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Cold this mornin'
Was cold this mornin' .. only 3c , I had to cover the radiator for my journey to work. Ok I can hear a few of you laughing saying that's not cold but here that's about as cold as it gets.. :rolleyes:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2019, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,637
Re: checking rod and main bearings
No not really . Floating bearings are done by measurement, plastigauge wont help. Someone will have the link on how to do them. IF you need anything machined double check they know about doing these,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2019, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,101
Re: Vacuum test
Normal vacuum on a good engine at sea level will be 21Hg. the "norm" is between 17 - 21Hg.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2019, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,730
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2019, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,183
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2019, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,420
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2019, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,275
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2019, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,441
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2019, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,999
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2019, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,999
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2019, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,252
Re: Dual master cylinder update
Yes Tommy, the wheel cylinders are proportionally different front and rear and in some cases the cylinders themselves can have one side a different bore size also.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2019, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,036
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2019, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,347
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2019, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,252
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2019, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,732
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,581
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2019, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,581
Oil gallery plug size?
What's the thread size for the rear oil gallery plug? I drilled out the brass plug as far as I dare go and I've tried to pick out the remaining but someone must of used some super sealant 'cos I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2019, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 11,088
Re: Installing piston rings
Its a tough one . I remember at the engineering shop the head mechanic there showed me paper that came with rings from someone else that showed the positions to be installed... Its hard to believe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2019, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 11,088
Re: Installing piston rings
This was sent to me from Craig from Grant rings. Take it as you will .
Ring Gaps vs Knowledge Gaps
During school summer holidays there occurs a period known as the "silly season" when breaking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2019, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,376
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2019, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 12,070
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2019, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,931
Re: hydraulic brakes
It might well be that the linings are undersize and do not fit the drums properly ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2019, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,489
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2019, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,510
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