Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2018, 06:02 PM
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Views: 7,729
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2018, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 13,885
Re: I Can't Stop My Clutch Chatter On My '53!
Excellent point. If the trans was brute force bench pressed in and left to hang by the clutch hub before stabbed into the pilot bushing/bearing it will likely bend the disc hub.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2018, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,210
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2018, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,210
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2018, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 13,885
Re: I Can't Stop My Clutch Chatter On My '53!
As crazy as it may sound, if your engagement is now in the upper part of your pedal travel, readjust it to begin engagement 1" off the floor so it is fully engaged at half pedal travel.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2018, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2018, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,753
Re: Hauling a pickup.... Why SO difficult?
I've only done it once but I called a large nation-wide broker with my from-and-to and they gave me a nice low price. Their fee is flat rate off your credit card with the rest in cash to the driver....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2018, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 255
Views: 55,538
Re: Rebuilt Flathead Problems.
Installed valve spring seat pressure.
First off, Ol' Ron gets full credit for this method to measure installed height pressure...
With fully installed valve assembly resting off the lifter,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2018, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,266
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2017, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,910
Re: How To I.D. a Merc Flathead
And don't think the guys rebuilding those engines in large factory-authorized shops weren't putting in ford cranks and slipping the mercs out the door during a smoke break.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2017, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 255
Views: 55,538
Re: Rebuilt Flathead Problems.
When I say "earlier" I mean '49 and '50 engines had the long springs with single piece retainers. When the timing issue is solved, the valve issue comes down to installed height. With a stock cam and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2017, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 255
Views: 55,538
Re: Rebuilt Flathead Problems.
Looks like the valves, springs and retainers are not compatible.
1. Those are not flathead valves with that much stem sticking out below the retainer.
2. The springs are upside down and are the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2017, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,471
Re: Building for Torque Porting Question
Here's one of Ol' Ron's posts that I have in my recipe book...
"Take a 258ci with 39-41 "A" heads, that's 8:1 CR. Add a 2GC or Holley 2110 carb from a 55-6 truck and you have axle breaking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2017, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,998
Re: How can I get a replacement registration
Here's a form from the Virginia DMV...
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/vsa22.pdf
I hope your car has an aftermarket frame or really looks like it is.
Virginia is super strict on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2017, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 255
Views: 55,538
Re: Rebuilt Flathead Problems.
So from here-on, verifying the cam position is best done when the mark on the 8BA pulley is aligned with the pointer at TDC on the EXHAUST stroke where you can see the valves rocking like Mart...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2017, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,923
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2017, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,006
Re: Ringing sound in engine
Check the wear of the piston and condition of leather on the piston in the distributor. If the piston is loose it will vibrate in the bore and make a ringing sound.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2017, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,071
Re: How do I fix this??
[QUOTE=GOSFAST;1559751]Hi Brian, difficult to tell from the photos without actually having the unit in front of you but it appears the crank is not located correctly front-to-rear in the block??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2017, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,071
Re: How do I fix this??
Here is Brian's earlier problem with the crank...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=226600
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2017, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,707
Re: 1940 6 blade fan
Probably more for sound reduction. The vortex from the leading blade tip will cause a pop when the next passes through it if they're the same size.
Lonnie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2017, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Re: dial indicator adaptor
I like the zip tie method. Stick the buckle end in the bore and let it ride up the side of the bore until it hits the head. I think credit for this goes to Bruce Lancaster but the search function on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2017, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Re: Measuring pistons?
Along with measuring, clean the grooves completely with solvent and a stiff bristle brush. Look at the sides of the grooves closely with a magnifying glass or loupe. If you see a step worn in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2017, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2017, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,380
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2017, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,218
Re: Ignore
Ahhhh You stayed at the Clown Motel outside of Tonopah. That's an American icon. Interesting fact is the county uses inmate labor to keep the cemetery neat and tidy.
Lonnie
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