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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 832
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

the 39 axle center section is not the same size, the swap is not bolt on and the torque tube on the 39 is way longer ths need to be reduced.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 832
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Much stronger rear axle, hydraulic brakes.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 832
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

well noted, i will use Mart measurement
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 832
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Again, thank you all for your help
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 832
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Many thanks Mart, this is very helpful

Regards

Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 04:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 832
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Thank you all for your inputs

I will share photos of the progress asap

For now I'm there, and only real hot rodders will understand and smell thoses pictures :D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 832
Posted By Cheaterpete
Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Hello Everyone

Long time I haven't posted

I currently working on a 32 roadster project and I have a complete 39 axle for it.
Could someone share the torque tube and axle lenght mesurements ?
...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-06-2022, 01:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,100
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Please help identify 49-53 block

ihave that C1414 on the bel housing, and date stmped on the intake right side... but number had almost disapeared

Thank you all foryourhelp

The engine have a stamped rear idle gear cover so I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,100
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Please help identify 49-53 block

I know, I was curious, wanted to know more about that numbers..

thank you
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,100
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Please help identify 49-53 block

I try to know if it s a ford or mercury...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,100
Posted By Cheaterpete
Please help identify 49-53 block

Dear Flathead addict

I have a 49-53 block in the shelves , number on belhousing are C1414

Any idea ?

Thank you

Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-31-2022, 02:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: 1950 Dana 44 Thrust washer

This is a rear axle from a 1951 F1, axle shaft broke... when openning the rear axle in order to change the shaft, the washers were there, next to the locker unit...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2022, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Cheaterpete
1950 Dana 44 Thrust washer

Dear community

My friend Yuri broke an axle shaft on his 1950 f1, Dutchman sent us the correct axle shaft, but while checking it all, the 2 thrust washers are broken
Can someone sell me that part...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,027
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Flatty Friday: Shoving the new motor in the 33 coupe.

Super videos, thanks for sharing your work
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,036
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Stromberg eFire Dizzy

Just installed one on a 3.9l, with isky max 1, was running great for 10 min and died...
Stromberg still not respond to me. I use a 1.5 ohm pertronix coil, with carbon spark plug wires. wired from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,085
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Cam Timing question for the experts on Isky 1007B

I did have same issues with factory ISKY cams, I m now working with schneider, D&l, And Kiwil100 only.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,292
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Machining Valve Guides-Viton Stem Seals

Some French flathead got this modification from factory
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,816
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: flywheel weight removal ?

I reduce mine 35%, and it s all good in the roadster, make a significance difference
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,004
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: 3.25 gears in a deuce

I have a 32 roadster with 255 french flathead, full ported, literio l100 cam, milodon valves, lightweight flywheel, T5 and winters quick change, my car weight 980kg, my final gear is equivalent to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,373
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Main cap studs or bolts?

I use original army french flathead bolts, never had an issue
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,907
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: need advice on my cam choice for my shoe box

I know for the distributor, I already have a SBC distrib with pertronix.

For the cam, I didn t know about the duration, I should go with a 1007b in that case

Isky 1007b Duration : 256...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2017, 05:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,907
Posted By Cheaterpete
need advice on my cam choice for my shoe box

Hi everyone

I'm working on our familly car, a ford 1950 shoe box with original 8ba and 3 speed transmission

I have now upgraded the 3 speed to a 3 + OD, and I m now thinkin of installing the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,675
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Downside to mild cam?

Thanks, very nice article
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,622
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Flathead Cam recommendation

Literio L100, best choice ever
Forum: Early V8 10-26-2016, 04:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,260
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Ford flathead indexer tool

back in stock!
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