Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2015, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,872
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2015, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,872
Re: Looking for 24 Stud BB18 V8 Flathead info
It's a 1939. The engine appears to be the original with some external updates ... but, there's nothing visible that keeps it from being a 1939. Thus, 221 ci with 85 bhp.
Use Mac Van Pelt's...
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Forum: Early V8
07-26-2015, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 919
1935 or 1936 Engine Block
Looking for a junk '35 or '36 BABBITT block. Cracks, etc., do not matter. North Florida or South Georgia preferred but often travel to Asheviile and East TN.
Not for rebuilding, so condition not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2015, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,103
Re: Engine ID help 1935
Alan, I chose the word "surest" because I am not convinced that there is no other way.
If, for example, we could confirm that 3 1/4" centers on the mains never came with babbitt, we could develop...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2015, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 19,665
Re: Here's to BUBBA aka Jim Lindner
The saga of Jim "Bubba" Linder continues on Ford Barn's ongoing drama, the CARdashians.
Future episodes will feature Bubba's early years which include some of the following flashbacks:
!. Bubba...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2015, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,103
Re: Engine ID help 1935
There has been a long-time search to find external block differences between babbitt engines and "LB" engines. Some information is wrong BUT has been repeated so often that it is considered correct...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2015, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,103
Re: Engine ID help 1935
deeprock,
You mentioned the water outlets were a bit different. Can you be more specific? For some of us who own 35's, even small engine details are very interesting.
For Alan and John, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2015, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,863
Re: 1932 Distributor Question
You should be using a Model B timing cover with a Model B distributor on a Model A engine. If you are using a Model A timing cover, you are WAY under advanced and not making enough power unless you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2015, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,338
Re: 1935 Ford Pickup GVW
" ... the reason I bring this up, has anyone weighed their '35 or '36 pu?"
Thought about this earlier and suspect something less than 2600 would be correct. I'm not sure that a few hundred pounds...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2015, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,338
Re: 1935 Ford Pickup GVW
"... he asked what his GVW is."
You are, of course, exactly right. Also, he said, "The DMV needs the GVW on my truck to issue a tag."
I am not sure that he really wanted the GVW or simply the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2015, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,338
Re: 1935 Ford Pickup GVW
The CORRECT answer is .... as I guessed above, GVW is not an issue unless it exceeds 5,000 lbs. The '35 1/2 ton pickup @ 2600 vehicle weight does not come close fully loaded.
The recommended...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2015, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,338
Re: 1935 Ford Pickup GVW
John,
My registration for my '35 PU shows 2600 for the weight and the GVW is blank. (You'd want to guess the GVW is + 1000, but they really might not need it.)
I'll be doing some tag work in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2015, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,297
Re: Hagerty's Insurance
"To me it's the principle of the thing."
1. What principle? You got something. You should pay for it.
2. I'll bet you haven't read your policy. There is certain automatic coverage for a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2015, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,890
Re: How you'd fair crashing your classic car.
"You're kidding, right? You're not seriously suggesting that the brave Army Air Corps pilots who risked their lives to protect B-17 crews from German Me 109's were in the same class of character as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2015, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,890
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2015, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,342
Re: Distributor 1941 3 Bolt Design
Veeder,
There are a few things you have not told us.
1. Are you running 6V or 12V?
2. Is there a resistor in the system? What is its value?
3. You are using a modern, tube coil with a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2015, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,293
Re: 1932 ford transmission gears
The answer involves the '32 shift top. If your gear swap requires an original appearance and function, the '32 shifter is going to be a big challenge.
If you are not interested in preserving the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2015, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,938
Re: What are they worth.
35's and 36's are really exciting to get home and REALLY check to see what you got.
In a lot of cases, the deal has to be made fairly quickly, and there isn't time to check some of the details.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2015, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,938
Re: What are they worth.
Good, glad you're protecting your find.
Big question is ... do you want this car for yourself with plans of restoring it? Or, do you want to sell/flip it? You already have a good, honest Ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2015, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,938
Re: What are they worth.
This thread is an excellent example of how NOT to buy a barn find.
Unless you've already bought the car, PAID for it, and have taken it HOME, you should consider deleting at least that photo of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2015, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,575
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2015, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,317
Re: Crab questions.
Bluebell,
That works so much better than the Oilite method that I deleted my post.
From now on being "all thumbs" is a plus.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2015, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,383
Re: Pulling Diver's Helmet
"I guess we should all quit responding to posts and just let you give all the "correct" answers."
You are right. It really is more important that everyone should get to participate.
It was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2015, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,383
Re: Pulling Diver's Helmet
" Also, I have Professional Engineering licensure in two states...my statement of "confusion" above was more of an attempt to shed some light on these differences of opinions in setting up these...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2015, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,383
Re: Pulling Diver's Helmet
"I started a post similar to this one last week and the help was awesome. This post causes me some confusion though. Bruce's post above says to adjust the points to the wide end of the range and set...
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