Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2022, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,186
Re: Excessive crank end float.
Hi Mart.. take the soft option. You could look at metal spraying the trust surfaces of the bearings. Then mill or sand them to suit. I like Brian's idea.
Just a thought.
Regards Kevin
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2022, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 762
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2022, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 762
Drive train goes Boing...
Hi All.. I put some grease on the gearbox tail shaft where the universal slides on tas it seems a tad dry.
But there is still a boinging going on when I move the truck in reverse. Only happens once...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2022, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 802
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2022, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 802
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2022, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 802
Re: Transmission goes 'boing'
Hi Terry.. I installed new bearings, synchro cones, good synchro sleeve and replaced 2nd gear. Selectors are the same. It used to jump out of 2nd but not any more.
The boing noise sounds more like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2022, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 802
Re: Transmission goes 'boing'
Interesting.. there is a splined connection from the tail shaft of the gearbox to the universal. I think that coupling is lubed from the gearbox. I might change the gearbox oil from ep90 to 600 and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2022, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 802
Transmission goes 'boing'
Hi gents and others.. for decades my transmission has gone boing when changing direction especially to reverse. It happens when the clutch is released. A friend's truck does the same thing.
I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 891
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 891
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2022, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 32,197
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2022, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2022, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,273
Re: Removing cleanout plugs-Merc Crank
I've only pulled the plugs out of my C59A crank. I wonder if the Canadian ones are different. It's possible that some previous owner may have installed the threaded bungs as the crank had been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2022, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,273
Re: Removing cleanout plugs-Merc Crank
Hi Shoebox.. those cleanout plugs just screw in and out. They have a hex head for a spanner. I found there was nothing to be gained by taking them out. Just the experience.
Regards Kevin
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2022, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 416
Gearbox rear seal
Hi All.. just had an idea to install two rear oil seals in my 3 speed p/u.
I couldn't get the right thickness seal.. 0.5" .. but could get a seal that was 0.38" .
The shoulder that the seal sits...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2022, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Re: Corked
Thanks Brian.. soaked them in the sink with hot water for 3hrs while I went shopping.
All expanded and back to full size.. can't say the same for other things though ha ha.
Regards Kevin
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2022, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Corked
Hi All.. my old unused cork sump gaskets seemed to have shrunk.
Can they be saved?
Regards Kevin
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2021, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 731
Re: V8 piston rings
Hi Desoto.. the 2nd hand expander is off a +40thou piston. The new pistons are +80thou that is a difference of 40thou or 1mm in metric speak. The height seems right. I'm don't want the engine to chew...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2021, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 731
V8 piston rings
Hi Guys.. I was checking the ring gap of my new rings when I noticed that the box was missing a spring tensioner on the third oil control ring. 2x times thin steel flat rings separated by a wiggly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2021, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,716
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2021, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 434
V8 exhaust cross over ports
Hi All,
I'm curious about those exhaust cross over ports in the intake maniforld.
What would happen if i blanked them off?
Would the engine run hotter?
Would it effect the fuel mixture?
What if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2021, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 967
Re: Cam bearing
Thanks guys.. I've decided to not file the notches.. I'm sure the thrust face will get oil as suggested. Now to continue with the assembly.
I may be slow but boy am I rough.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2021, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,546
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2021, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 967
Cam bearing
Hi gang.. I've decided replace the cam bearings since the engine is apart. I noticed that the old front bearing closest to the timing cover has two semi circular notches 180° apart cut into the fwd...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2021, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,546
Valve seat inserts.
Hi all.. would any happen to know the size of the valve seat inserts in a c59a block. Some of mine are looking very wide after regrinding.
Thanks all in advance.
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