Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 64
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Re: '40 Brake Bleeding
correct and dont push them all the way to the floor..
long steady strokes... :D:rolleyes:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,494
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Re: Up and running again..but..
The Plate came from Dave Slatter , its the one that has the little shroud covers on the springs. He said hes never had issues and talked about springs popping out with other styles, Phil just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,472
Re: Calculate actual quench height
As said this is more what you have to watch. "Its important to check the outer edges of the piston to the dome of the head" and yes the pistons dont match the dome shape theres far more room in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2021, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Up and running again..but..
Well I fired the engine up yesterday with no real issues, disappointed that it didnt fire first crank like the least one I did but I did play with the carbs :rolleyes:, no leaks all seems good except...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2021, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,348
Re: Oil leak
Can someone please post pictures of this area?
Not sure if this helps...?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2021, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,454
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2021, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,454
Re: Crankshaft pulley cross member clearance
Good idea Lawrie.. yes I have to jack the trans right up so the front of the engine clears the cross member.. And even then :rolleyes:
The guide studs would have to be quite long ?you have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2021, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,454
Re: Crankshaft pulley cross member clearance
As Stated big thick washers between the motor mount and rubber biscuit, its what Ive done for a little more room. Its going to be interesting in a few days when I try and install the engine with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,734
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,209
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2021, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,860
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2021, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,098
Re: low oil pressure ?
They can read low when well into temperature, the main thing is you see the pressure rise when the rpm goes up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2021, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,424
Re: Best graphite thickness
Thanks Hal, I went on their site first and could not find this..?? They dont list the 507 G..
Anyway Best did get back too me , which I didnt expect over the weekend and this is what came back :...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2021, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,424
Re: Best graphite thickness
That's what I was working on, just good to know how much they compress, as a rough I measured them at .060 new.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2021, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,424
Best graphite thickness
Hi guys sent an email to Best but I don't think they'll get back too me quick. Does anyone know the compressed thickness of their graphtite 507 head gaskets? Also any prep for them on install?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2021, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,032
Re: My 36 Pickup
Sure is a 35. Just discussing the "green" colour , I dont think its factory yet it has the dark green pinstripe on the hood does look quite factory....??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2021, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,032
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2021, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,735
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2021, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,032
Re: My 36 Pickup
The green paint most have been popular as mine is similar and I doubt a factory colour although Im curious as the the dark green pinstripe on the hood of mine??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2021, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2021, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Piston balancing
Where's the best area for weight removal for balancing. Any tips would be helpful.
Cheers.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2021, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,290
Re: Dead
Hopefully not water in the cylinder like me....:rolleyes:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,080
Re: Water is not supposed to be there...
If it comes down to it Lawrie I will do thank you.
I need to take it out and assess it further , Ive been dawdling on the other [backup] engine so now I have to get the skates on and finish it so I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,698
Re: Transmission Oil
Well thats good to know Dave. I dare say in a few years the box will be apart again for some reason.. That will be a good test. I prefer the way it shifts too, will be better in winter.
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