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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: Unknown thermostat

Thanks for the response.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By tintoptexan
Unknown thermostat

507265

Trying to find this t-stat, was in an Eden rock center outlet head. Any ideas what brand it is? Thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-15-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,058
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: Best carb and linkage set up?

Great info guys. Thanks for all your input. Joe
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-12-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,058
Posted By tintoptexan
Best carb and linkage set up?

Finally got the engine back in the 49. Have an offenhauser 4bbl intake with a 390 cfm holley adapted to it. having issues with the holley, and am thinking of running a 500 cfm edelbrock. right now...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-08-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,088
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: 52 6 cyl automatic behind 239 flathead

Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for all the input. I now have a new direction. Thanks again, Joe
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,088
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: 52 6 cyl automatic behind 239 flathead

Thanks for the prompt response. Great info from here as always.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,088
Posted By tintoptexan
52 6 cyl automatic behind 239 flathead

I am thinking of puting an automatic that I have in a 1952 OHV 6 cylinder Ranch Wagon in a 1951 with an 8 BA. Does anyone know if the 52 auto, flex plate, etc on the OHV 6 cyl will bolt up to the 8...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,315
Posted By tintoptexan
anyone Building an A-V8?

Found this reasonable price for an aluminum radiator for flat head v-8 in a model "A". May be other good stuff at "Ali Express" for the flathead. I buy diesel parts from them. Seems all the parts are...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,460
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: 1951 Ford

I used one from a Harley Davidson because it takes less pressure to activate it. Works fine in the 49.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-07-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,485
Posted By tintoptexan
E&S Racing Heads

Interesting article in Hemmings about needing info on E&S heads. Here is the link.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/11/07/head-scratcher/?refer=news
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: EF V-8 guy needs 4 cyl help

Thanks guys for all the comments. They were very helpful. It was definately a lack of fuel issue. It's a little better now thay I cleaned the high speed idle circut of the carb and cleaned the thank...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
Posted By tintoptexan
EF V-8 guy needs 4 cyl help

I hope this is the proper place to ask this. I see a lot of knowlege here and would like to tap it for a problem i'm having. I am working on a 1965 Continental Red Seal 4 cylinder that is on my...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: 49 Alignment

Thanks for the tip. Makes good sense. Hopefully more will chime in with their past experiences. Thanks again, Joe
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
Posted By tintoptexan
49 Alignment

I recently totally rebuilt the front suspension and steering on my 49 sedan, (Stock). I know the toe, castor and camber settings for bias ply tires, so my question is, are the settings the same for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,955
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: Want to open new Flathead Business in TX

Curleeman. "Automotive Machine Shop" (thats their name), in Stephensville rebuilt an 8BA for a friend and they did a great job. Put in a SCAT stroker kit and all. I have a couple of 59AB's waiting to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,111
Posted By tintoptexan
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-24-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,853
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: One that got away

Well, two actually. Went into the Navy in 66, left 53 ford hard top at parents house. Was at sea on submarine when parents moved and left car. The other was after our 2nd child came along there was a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,467
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: Protection from fire in 36 ford

Was it the accelerator pump leaking? I had a similar problem with a 390cfm Holley, but luckily had a fire extinguisher handy. Glad that you are all better now. Joe
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,756
Posted By tintoptexan
Military Discounts for auto parts

I know we are all looking for discounts when we can. Here is a link to stores that provide discounts to military & veterans. http://www.militaryconnection.com/deals.asp It is car related, due to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,257
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: Fuel pump oddity

Ken, Thanks for the correction. Keep forgetting about those NEW flatmotors. By the way, that carb is working great on our 59AB that I put in the 40. Thanks again. Joe
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,257
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: Fuel pump oddity

There is also a rod length difference between the aluminum and cast iron intake manifolds. I believe it is a full inch though if memory serves me. Joe
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-31-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,568
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: Faces of fordbarn

One more try, and then thats it. Dad Blasted new fangled contraptions.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t234/tintoptexan/40001.jpg
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-31-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,568
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: Faces of fordbarn

I hope this works. It is a photo of my Georgeous wife and the knuckle dragger she married, with our 40 Merc.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 29,423
Posted By tintoptexan
Re: 8 inch rearend in a shoebox

This may be of some help. Plagiarized (borrowed) from past discussions. Hope it helps. Joe


Guys,, Here is some info that will help you in your search for new rear ends. THIS IS A...
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