Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:04 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install
If you break the head off that bolt you open yourself up to a whole really big can of worms. I am sure that is obvious. I wouldn’t try to get it off until you can get an impact back on it. If it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
Re: Adjustable Lifters
My hollow adjustables have been fine but I got them from a reputable supplier. It’s interesting that the v8 stock lifters are not adjustable, the 226 straight 6 are adjustable.
JB
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2024, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,197
Re: Clutch Release Shaft Bushing tool
On a bushing like that where a press is near impossible, a piece of all thread, some washers and nuts make a good crude press and avoid damaging the bushing edges.
JB
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2024, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 917
Re: Ultra Sonic Cleaner
I have had good results with a 50/50 mix of water and pinesol. Added benefit of a clean smelling basement
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2024, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,799
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: '48 F1 4 speed trans color
Those transmissions with a coat of black bill hirsch engine enamel with the case bolts cad plated always makes me smile and looks great! How original that is, I don’t know!
JB
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2024, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 267
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,415
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts
Our 52 is still 6 volt and very reliable. New wiring, all electrical components restored, and really good grounding. I honestly don’t think 12v would improve anything on our old truck.
JB
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2023, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 984
Re: 2nd gear disengaging
Before I took out the transmission, I would check your linkage. On the column shift there are numerous places for slop to occur. The shifter on the bottom of the steering column has numerous wear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2023, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 984
Re: 2nd gear disengaging
Maybe Mac VP will weigh in here. That issue could be caused by a shifting linkage that needs adjusted, worn synchronizer rings, worn shift housing parts like the balls, other issues. The rings are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2023, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 476
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2023, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,423
Re: 8BA Truck Oil Pan Gasket for the cleanout
The pan flange, the stud ring, and the clean out plate are all prone to deformation due to over tightening of the plate nuts to cure leaks. Even with new gaskets, if those surfaces are deformed, you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2023, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,070
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2023, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Re: Help !!!!! Belts
Good deal, I use a cherry picker, same concept. Most 8RT intakes I see have the generator mount rails broken off, sometimes on one side sometimes on both. With the cherry picker, I know my force is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2023, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,254
Re: Cheap bias ply tires ?
The tire shop I use here locally always gives me good advice, sometimes recommending a brand different (and cheaper) than I initially inquired about. I realize relationships like that are rare so you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2023, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,254
Re: Cheap bias ply tires ?
Brakes and tires are important safety features, I would get the opinion of a reputable tire shop on mounting trailer tires on your classic vehicle.
JB
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2023, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 493
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 493
Re: Correct spark plugs for 1952 F-1?
I have heard from a good source that the five rib champions are correct for the f1’s. I have a set of both 2 rib and 5 rib. I never understood why that really mattered, as the spark plug wire boot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2023, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,214
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2023, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,119
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2023, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 485
8BA truck oil pan woes
I was cleaning up an 8BA truck oil pan for a new build last week and noticed something interesting. I noticed a burnt oil spot up near the front, either from the front main bearing or from the...
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