Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2011, 01:10 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2011, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,063
Re: alternate 32 V8 carburetor
this adapter is nice, it is cast and the only marking on it is 740. i have been trying to find another just like it for years but no luck. it would work for you if you wanted to run a 2bbl...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2011, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,063
Re: alternate 32 V8 carburetor
is your carb a one barrel? i am not familiar with the detroit lubricator carb. i would think a stromberg 48 or 97 r even 81 would run on it or the 94 holley carbs. more info please.
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Forum: Early V8
07-26-2011, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,466
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2011, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 25,560
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2011, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 25,560
Re: flathead oil pressure senders
i have 2 of these senders left and neither are marked. one came out of my 53 merc motor and one was on my 40 ford motor and they look identical and neither have any marking except for a very small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2011, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 25,560
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2011, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 25,560
flathead oil pressure senders
can anyone explain why an 80# oil sender would not work in all flatheads and what the diff is between the 80 and 50 in practical terms? i have interchanged these over the years with no issues and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2011, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,324
Re: Stromberg Carb question
i doubt you would notice much difference between the 97 and the 48 in every day driving. yours is a 97 as the 48 venturi is 1 1/32. the 97 is the more popular and the parts all interchange for...
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Forum: Early V8
07-24-2011, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2011, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,208
Re: Transmission prices
re: 78 case. i have a good 78 case and was going to put my 41 gears in it but you mention 42-48 internals? can i use my 41? is it not as good as 42-48? thanks in advance for your input, i was...
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Forum: Early V8
07-16-2011, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
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Forum: Early V8
07-16-2011, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2011, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 14,728
Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy.
i am assuming you already examined the deck for any cracks and haven't found any. this would be a real good sign if so. don't worry about the slight ridge on the walls if it is all uniform. you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2011, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,021
Re: in line fuel filter ok ?
i always use an inline filter between tank and pump and between pump and carb and haven't had any pressure issues to speak of. i also use a pressure gauge and regulator and i don't recall any old...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2011, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,339
Re: old tools
one of my favorites is this Torkflash Tension Wrench which still works but is probably off a bit. it has a nice bakelite case. probably late forties? early 50's? anybody know?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2011, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,803
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Forum: Early V8
06-30-2011, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,379
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2011, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,589
Re: 97 vs 94. MPG?
my personal experience with my 52 F1, stock engine, was that the 94 (model 59) did out perform the 97 as to mileage as well as maintenance BUT, the 97 looks way better to old school guys. difference...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2011, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,632
Re: Where to install electric fuel pump
you can locate the pump just about anywhere forward of the tank. look for a protected spot and i always put a inline filter between the tank and the pump and between the pump and the carb. if you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2011, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Re: ford carb
the 60hp is small, 17 studs on the head. the 85 is larger, 24 studs. you should have the 60hp and it is a very cool motor but a little underpowered. you can juice it up a bit though and it will be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2011, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Re: ford carb
thats the right carb for your 37. is it a 60hp? the kit for the 81 is a bit different, the accelerator pump is different and the linkage too. i suggest you download the stromberg carb info and...
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Forum: Early V8
06-22-2011, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,900
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2011, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,124
Re: Stainless washers under head bolts OK?
there was a good thread here or on the hamb about using chamfered washers with 0 rings on stud and bolt installations but i can't find it now. i plan on doing this on my 41 engine if i can get the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2011, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,166
Re: 8BA intake manifold Gasket
i never use anything, just clean the surface real good and i don't recall the torque and sequence, i just tighten down around the intake tightening as i go. don't know if this is proper but its...
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