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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 177
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Re: FlatheadCoupe John McClure

Sorry to hear about the loss of a friend of yours and of the Barn. I pray that his family, friends and those who knew him - remember to smile when they think of him. Godspeed Flathead Brother!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 8ba oil pump question

As long as you have some clearance, you should be fine. Heck, the crankshaft main thrust only needs .005 or so, so I can't see a lubricated oil pump needing more than that! Of course this is just...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 257
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 1951 Ford F3 stroker questions

Why not just measure the bore?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 257
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 1951 Ford F3 stroker questions

So it appears you have .080 over pistons - which I would think you could order an exact size to match from Ross, with whatever stroke you want. I would call Ross and ask for Ed in sales - he can...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 587
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Ford Liquamatic auto trans in '41 Merc/Lincoln- has anyone seen one?

Interesting! The unit doesn't match the drawing - at least the rear half. There is no OD on the example shown. Really weird that it had both a torque converter / liquid coupler AND a clutch? I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 8ba oil pump question

Also, the gasket is extremely thin - sometimes the "gasket kits" from folks like Speedway have a gasket that is way to thick. So check the new gasket before you use it. Sometimes I mic the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: 8ba oil pump question

I put mine on a surface grinder and take as little off the bottom as possible. Since most don't have a surface grinder, I'd just take the plate down and polish it a bit on a piece of flat stock with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 562
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Still sober

Great job Craig - glad you've stayed sober and are here to talk about it!

Too many just can't beat the beast and destroy their lives (and the lives of others) as a result. Way to go!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,213
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

Yeah, from the picks, looks like the piston is above the deck to me? I wonder how tall the dome is - should be about .187 above the deck. I'd also measure the heads - they should have the same...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,213
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

Yeah Tim - that is my guess as well.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,213
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

Hmmmm . . . I would next accurately measure the crankshaft stroke.

Something seems weird in that you're running a very "normal" setup --> with a 4.00" Merc crank. I would also measure exactly...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Cleaning out my cams

My first "hotrod" flathead was 284 cubic inches and had a Weber F6 cam in it. The cam sounded good, but I wasn't terribly happy with it (just ran out of power too soon). I then swapped over to a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,213
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

I'm a bit of a perfectionist . . . can't help myself! LOL
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,213
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

Yes - that is the whole reason I mock-up a block with the crankshaft a rod and a piston pin at TDC - to figure out exactly what the compression height needs to be - then order my pistons from Ross to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 609
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ??

I do like the .80 OD gear set - have installed it in the Cobra-Z version of the T5 (Ford motorsports transmission with the 2.95 gear set). We have that transmission on a road-race Fox Body - with a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 609
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ??

You have a light car, so you'll probably be just fine - especially with a .87 OD. Are you sure the OD is that ratio? I've never seen that ratio in a T5 . . . but there is a first for everything. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,213
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: New Eddie Myers’s heads question

Squish: For a street engine you'll want .040 to .045 squish (with head-gasket one).

Are you sure you have the right pistons for the crankshaft compression height?

How about posting a picture...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Potvin cams

That cam does not look like a 32 cam - appears to be cast. Though what is weird is that the whole back of it is solid . . . so I have no real clue!

Heck, I would not want it anyway - why go...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Potvin cams

The original Potvin 425 Eliminator cams were usually done on billet steel 32 cores - with the bearing journals done to .010 undersize. The undersize journals were usually done because in 32 there...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 392
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Columbia Two-Power Range decal

Heck, I'd probably put it in the lower passenger's side of the windshield - in the corner. Who knows if a dealer would have put the sticker on at all . . . let alone where they might have put it. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 746
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Need cluster gear idntification

Does anybody happen to have a spare 25T LZ cluster gear? I could sure use one!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 854
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Is this a normal wear pattern on oil pump idler cover plate and block mating surf

Looks normal to me. Just make sure the bushing is not too loose, otherwise replace and hone it to fit.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Flathead Tools?

Crap . . . going to have to "carve" a few - just in case! LOL
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Top shift transmission.

What he said! It is all about the parts and the final clearances . . .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By Bored&Stroked
Re: Grant

Welcome on board the Barn! We have a lot of great members where with a wealth of knowledge, experience and even some humor at times. We can be opinionated, so toughen up that skin! LOL
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