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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By David Lien
8BA Truck oil Pan to install in 1946 Ford

I Have an 8BA engine. I want to install it in my 1946 ford. Engine has the 4 In. crank, 49 Merc. bell housing With starter plate and a 1949 Borg and Beck clutch and flywheel.

Question #1. Will...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,058
Posted By David Lien
1949 Merc. Water Pumps

Is their any advantage or disadvantage to running 49 Wide belt water Pumps. Looks to me like the pulleys are in a different spot??. I have a couple of different styles and was going to send a pair...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-30-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,485
Posted By David Lien
Re: Valve Lash Esky. Cam

Hello All I took Petes advice and just got off the phone with Isky's support Dept. They advised me that the .008 on the intake valve lash was indeed correct, and happens many times with a reground...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,485
Posted By David Lien
Valve Lash Esky. Cam

Old Friend Passed on Six years ago. before he left he brought me a couple of boxes of stuff. Which did include a reground 77 B Isky cam from Isky. The cam was still in the Isky box with all reciets...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-23-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,343
Posted By David Lien
Re: Camshaft ideas?

Sooooo Has any one here run A stock cam. and stock heads with a 276 In. engine. If so, what was the drivability and running temperature Like for a street driven vehicle.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,509
Posted By David Lien
Re: Pre 1945 Block Cams

Below are photos of the 2 blocks, their numbers, and the cam.
Yes they are both raised intake manifold Blocks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,509
Posted By David Lien
Smile Pre 1945 Block Cams

I Have 2 pre 59 AB blocks Numbers (D241. 4. X17) and, #(3223. X3). Both blocks have the round water hole in the middle of the block deck with odd shaped holes at the top and the bottom. Both...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By David Lien
Flat Head Bell Housing

Bolting an 8 BA (1949 and later) engine to a 46 Transmission... Which is the Preferred bell housing ?? The stamped steel or the Cast housing. Is one just as good as the other. Thanks for any advice...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By David Lien
(Help Source) For .100 over Piston rings 255 engine

Help I need a ring set for 255 eng. at .100 over. Both Reds Headers, and Van Pelt are a "no go". I am now over 80 Yrs, and I have had this set of TRW 4 ring pistons that are fit up to good rods for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,516
Posted By David Lien
Re: STREET MACHInES, Engines, gearing and etc

[QUOTE=Ol' Ron;1795297]Not sure about the tag. It;s amazing how a thread on street engines, can shift to transmissions. Not that I mind. However I think that modifying the trans to work with the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-01-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,094
Posted By David Lien
Re: Flathead repair

Rag or water in the gas tank.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-22-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,027
Posted By David Lien
Re: Best Place to buy Clutch 10 In. disk

Thanks for the replies and help, and thoughts. I will order a disk from the Ft. Wayne folks. David
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,027
Posted By David Lien
Smile Best Place to buy Clutch 10 In. disk

I am assembling an engine that has set in my garage for the last dozen + years. (1942 block 276 Cu. In) I can not find the clutch disk. I am a little old, and somehow the D#@%&M disk has taken a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By David Lien
Re: 89,000 Mi. Engine is tired, and smokes

Thanks to all for all the good information and advice. The blue valve springs came with all the other valve components from Speedway. The blue valve springs were in an Isky. Box along with a 77b...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2017, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By David Lien
89,000 Mi. Engine is tired, and smokes

1946 Ford coupe is in need of a new engine, Here is the car and the new engine (276 CI 1942 Truck engine) What i need to know is just what I need to do to make the 4 bolt aluminum manifold work on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,675
Posted By David Lien
Re: Low oil pressure

Hi. All I did enjoy this thread.. I have a model 19 Oil Pump with a truck pick up. Is this the right pump for a 59 AB engine 276 Cu In??? Or is this the high Pressure Pump???
David
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By David Lien
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By David Lien
Re: 50 Merc manifold on 59 AB engine

Thank you very much as usual you have been a great help.:)
You guy are the best.
David Lien
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By David Lien
50 Merc manifold on 59 AB engine

Can I use a 50 merc. manifold with a four bolt chevy carb on a 59 AB engine that is in a 46 ford coupe.???

What to know about the fuel pump??
What to know about the generator mounting??
And...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-05-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,880
Posted By David Lien
Re: F100 Steering

Thank you:
David
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-05-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,880
Posted By David Lien
Re: F100 Steering

Any contact information for Mel and Randy's F100 Stearing conversion??? Thanks David
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,399
Posted By David Lien
Re: How much end thrust on 8BA Crank ??

Thanks to all for the ideas on how to repair my crank. Love Machine in Salt Lake City will weld and repair the crank for under $150.00:) It is a 4" crank sooooo that is what I will do .. Thanks again...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,399
Posted By David Lien
How much end thrust on 8BA Crank ??

Today I set a reground crank into an 8BA block. I snugg the main bearings to 55 Lbs. tourque, and checked the end play on the thrust bearing. It measured .017. The book calls for .006 Max. My...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By David Lien
Re: Cam Gear 59 AB engine

Thanks all I will get one ordered first thing monday ...
David
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By David Lien
Cam Gear 59 AB engine

What is the best type of cam gear for my 59 AB engine rebuild: (aluminum or fiber)??? and where is the best place purchase one???. engins has 77 B reground Isky cam, and 276 Cu. In. Thanks again ...
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