Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:35 PM
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Re: High RPM problem, thoughts?
Re-pop carbs are usually a big problem. Try to find out what you have before you do much else. You probably need new carburetors.:(
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: High RPM problem, thoughts?
Hmmm, that's odd. 97's seldom have power valve problems; they are much more common with 94's. You know what they say about ASSUME.
Anyway, I think you are making the right move.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 111
Re: 1107 4 barrel intake for a 51 mercury
It's for a "Road Draft Tube", a predecessor of the PCV valve. It is a two piece tube that snakes down in front of the engine and exits down by the pan rail to evacuate the gases inside the engine....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Looking for a quality 6 Volt Starter
First of all, in my opinion, nothing beats a good stock Ford starter on these engines. Second, a heads up on the NAPA starters. I bought one a couple of years ago and it was bad out of the box. Even...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 217
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 230
Views: 15,573
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Ain't that the truth. I installed a new Speedway pump in my last build, and was disappointed with the resulting pressure, to say the least. I had a couple of original pumps that I sent to "flatjack9"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 480
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
I agree with Jay (above). In thinking this over today, I would think it would be more accurate to use the actual voltages typically present in properly functioning automotive electrical systems (6.3...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 230
Views: 15,573
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
If you want to test for pressure (which I think is the most important factor), you're gonna hafta simulate the oil loss in the actual engine with a restriction of some sort.
I have no idea what...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 198
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
I thought all V8 starters between '32 and '53 were the same, with the exception of the '51 up automatic transmission units.
My neighbor has a "growler" so I can make sure the armature is OK. Then...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 374
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 208
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 208
Re: Optima battery replacement
Generally, the top is a separate piece that should be removeable. I know mine is. Hopefully, the original owner didn't glue everything together.
Since his is a non-standard process, I'm afraid you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 372
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 418
Re: Relocate battery in ‘35
I would personally favor the Optima solution. They are easy to handle and offer other advantages. Don't be put off by the price, they usually last 12-13 years.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 480
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
It should be pretty simple. Just find the resistance of your coil in (ohms) as well as the resistance of the actual resistor. Add them together and run them through a version of the formula I posted...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 69
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Re: My next flathead build?
If that bent your mounting plate, I'll bet it is one of those super heavy blocks Ford made specifically for Ski-Tow use. I have heard the walls are so thick that they'll take a 4 inch bore!:D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 374
Re: Car quit working
The first thing I would do is take the cables off of the battery, make sure they are good and clean (as well as the battery posts), reinstall them tightly and try again. Sometimes they get loose and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 597
Re: pennies
I think Ron was answering the O/P's original question. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 641
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth
Nice to know that they are still around; it looks like you may be a source. I dunno, but I would feel better using a cam with a "bolt-on" gear if it's as easy as you say. The concept of a "press-on"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 480
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
After struggling with this for a long time, I think I have it finally figured out. You don't want to run more than 4 AMPS through the points to avoid burning them prematurely. A practical application...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 641
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth
While the later bolt-on gears '39-'48 and '49-'53 are available on the aftermarket, the earlier "press-on" aluminum gears seem to be made of "unobtanium". Is it possible to use a later ('39-'48) cam?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 542
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 780
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 597
Re: pennies
I don't buy into this program at all. Racing manifolds already have no carburetor heat passages; street manifolds do. If you're an all out racer, your manifold will take care of any fuel heating...
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