Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,490
Re: Bolt remover socket
This. Impacts knock the nut/bolt loose... and is FAR more effective than simply pulling on a breaker bar.
If the head is rounded off, sometimes a similar metric socket, especially a 6-point...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,645
Re: Changed The Weight Of My Oil
15w40 diesel oil is pretty good stuff. It has plenty of additives for long engine life, and should be thick enough to allow your engine to run quietly... without being too thick for warm up. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2020, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,974
Re: 4 post lifts
2 post is best for actually working on cars. Most of what you work on is brakes/suspension, etc... which requires wheels to be removed. With a 4 post, the wheels are on the ground. Even if you do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,490
Re: Bolt remover socket
What size is it? Sometimes you can pound on a metric socket that is just a tad smaller. Have you tried a 6 point socket? Impact wrenches are FAR more successful at busting loose stubborn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 975
Re: Torque wrenches
That's weird. It put the same Youtube address for these as it did for the mechanical torque wrench. Here are the updated web addresses.
As for the torque angle... You can even ratchet the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 975
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 975
Re: Torque wrenches
Actually just talked myself into the Quinn digital... as I do some torque angle stuff. From what I read, the company that makes them does the electronics for MAC, etc. I used a coupon code... ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 975
Re: Torque wrenches
Believe it or not, Harbor Freight has started to offer higher quality tools lately... including torque wrenches. Here are some tests of them against big names... as well as checking against...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,155
Re: DOT3 or DOT5 Brake fluid
DOT 5 is a silicone based fluid, and is not compatible with DOT 3... so the system needs to be COMPLETELY flushed in order to make the switch.
DOT 4 is basically Synthetic DOT 3, and is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2020, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 534
Re: Engine Break In
Running it in without a load for too long will keep the rings from properly seating. They need the heat/cylinder pressure to properly break in, and not just glaze over. Improper break in on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2020, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 534
Engine Break In
This came up in another thread, but thought it deserved a wider audience, as it applies to much more than the scope of that thread. This is a comprehensive post about break in. Ring seal is BIG. Lake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2020, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,229
Re: PennGrade Motor Oil
Best break in oil right now is Driven from Joe Gibbs racing. Their BR40 is a 10w40 break in oil that costs around $8/qt, and comes highly recommended. Another very good break in oil at a good price...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2020, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,041
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2020, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,404
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2020, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Re: Hard seats on exhaust only
Hardened seats are only used on the exhaust... That being said, the only vehicles that NEED hardened seats, are those that are run under heavy load and see a lot of miles. An occasional use...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2020, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 15,864
Re: Transmission oil
As was said, I've been driving and rebuilding Ford Toploaders (the cast iron ones made from 1964-to 1973-ish) for 30 years.
The places that specialize in Toploader rebuild parts/rebuild kits...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2020, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 15,864
Re: Transmission oil
GL-5 is supposed to be harder on bronze/yellow metals. GL-4 is supposed to be safe. GL-1 does not have the extreme pressure additives, and does not protect as well as the more modern oils.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2020, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,357
Re: Flushing engine block
I ran a Gano Filter (screen filter for the cooling system) on the mustang back in the day, and do not recommend them. They are okay if you check and empty them constantly, but about all they did for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2020, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,357
Re: Flushing engine block
Dad and I attacked a torn down 21 stud with a 9 hp Pressure Washer and a long Screwdriver. The amount of sediment in the bottom rear was shocking. You could tell much of that had been there for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2020, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,176
Re: Women buy shoes: Guys buy toys[old Fords]
The picture of the flamed street rod above reminded me of this one owned by Bob Sayre in WV. I believe this picture was taken in 1991... or maybe very late 1980's. Not sure. Anyway, this was at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,176
Re: Women buy shoes: Guys buy toys[old Fords]
This car has FAR more class than a 350 SBC with a 350 Turbo Automatic trans in a generic street rod! It's actually 'period correct', and the ONLY thing that looks like it has been changed is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2020, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,718
Re: Wheel bearing grease
If you watch those Project Farm Youtube Videos that were posted, you'll see:
Lucas 'Red and Tacky'
Walmart Grease
High grade Marine Grease
Grease from the 1940's.
They found all grease is NOT...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2020, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,119
Re: Newly assembled Flatty cranking force??
An assembled V8 engine should not take excessive force to turn over with the spark plugs removed. If it is HARD to turn over, look for the reason. As Ron said, seals and rings are the main culprit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2020, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,718
Re: Wheel bearing grease
Yea, he's awesome! Here is a test of where he compared a vintage grease from the 1940's to a modern grease.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7hpDm8lTME&list=PLjT3B9r2z3fVdu2Ht5z_Qpe2dkKi2vRG6
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2020, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,718
Re: Wheel bearing grease
Grease Test by Project Farm.
All greases are NOT the same. Very interesting to see how they compare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMmSQSjraSE&t
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