Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 04:46 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2021, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2021, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Installation of IFS in a 1950 F1
I installed anIFS in a 52 F1 back in the 90's and it was quite simple and worked very well. Ride quality was improved 100%. Engine was a 302 W/C4 trans PS was stock For the flathead, you could use...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 871
Re: What clutch would you use?
I like to use the 9 1/2 behind the 8ba engines and the 9" on the 59 and earlier engines. Now there is a problem here with the 9 1/2 and it won't clear rhe 1 3/8 input shaft also it doesn't fit the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 54
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 667
Re: Fuele Mileage question....
always tune a street engine for cruise, as t spends 90% of it's time there. I use an AF meter and look for 14.7/15.2 at 2400 (60/65) with an L-100 cam. Distributor need allot of advance 26/28. Takea...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Distributor
Yes, Charly NY makes a distributor with adjustable Mechanical and vacuum advance. With 16akk in at 2k 3.4 initial and 26.28 Vac you should get excellent performance as well as great fuel economy. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: SILV-O-LITE 8-1017 Piston Info?
You could get the pistons Knurled If you could find someone wiyh aan old Perfect circle machine, but then you'll need rings. Bent gp with the .100 over or 125 which would be a 276 with the 4" crank....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 496
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 536
Re: Flathead timing
With all the money it takes to build an engine, it makes sense to have it tuned right.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 46
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 496
Re: Front brakes
Yes I might go this way in the future, but right now I just want to get it on the track for some test with a new build , it might be to dangerous to park.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 8ba engine
Auuto-Thermac OR "steel strut" arre the best pistons for a stock rebuild. They can be installed with very little clearance .001/.002. I found a set of NoName pistons like this for my 3/8x3/9 296...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 536
Flathead timing
IN answer to 32gnu. This was one of my next issue with the flathead, Timing. Originally, I was one of those people that didn't give much thought to timing an engine, Just keep advancing it until it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 46
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Front brakes
I lke to plan ahead on all my builds and the 5 on 4 1/2 is probably the most common wheel pattern. Also 16 wheels are dine a dozen in the junk yards and the tire company's will be making 16 tires fir...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 29
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Re: Failing health
Yes, I've been up in the VA several times over the past coupla months for similar reasons. They seem to have the bP under control, so I'm back on the shop on limited basis now. Got my covid shot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 6
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Front brakes
I'm in an area where I have little knowledge, 39 Hyd brakes?? What 5 on 5 1/2 brake drums do I need, and does anyone have a set for sale. what I actually need are 3 on 4 1/2 pattern.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 48
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Re: A little eye surgery
Yes, deffinately worth the time and effort.I alsso had new ducwork for some other proble,. Just spen a few days in the VA for hi BP. Finally got it under control, I hope.
Gramps
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2021, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 58
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Front Tube Shocks in 1936 Ford
I use the mid 70's Camaro shocks. they have a 70/30 valving and match the weight of your car. This is important, at one time shocks were matched by weight. Can't find thet info any more. I'd drill...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 58
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