Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2022, 11:57 AM
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Engine remanufacturer
This isn't exactly early V8, it's about the flat six in my '49 F-2.
The engine I installed in 40 years ago is tired. It's rebuildable but I have another engine I pulled out of parts truck 10+...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2014, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,891
Re: GPS and cell phone on a 6 volt system
Gene,
I ran the center tap wire, the positive, to the dash board because my truck is positive ground. I used the wire coming from the outer shell of the power port to the ignition switch. ...
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Forum: Late V8
11-11-2013, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 1
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Front clip, 1967 Ford full size car
I have a front clip for a 1967 full sized Ford car. It's in pretty decent shape. The grill and headlight surrounds are nice. The bottom rear on the driver's fender is rusted out and would need to be...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-23-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,791
Model Ts to War
I just saw a very interesting show on Public TV about WW1 and Model Ts. I did a search and didn't find any posts about it. It's been around a while but this is the first time I saw it. I have never...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2012, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,891
GPS and cell phone on a 6 volt system
Before I start this post I want to acknowledge I found most of this information on the Model A board on the Ford Barn site and the HAMB.
I recently made a 1600 mile round trip in my stock '49...
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Forum: Early V8
05-09-2012, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,852
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Forum: Early V8
05-07-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,852
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Forum: Early V8
05-07-2012, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,558
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Forum: Early V8
04-25-2012, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,558
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Forum: Early V8
04-25-2012, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,852
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Forum: Early V8
04-22-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,558
1 ton and up truck wheels
I have a set of 7 19.5" five hole truck rims from a RV. These have the same 5 bolt pattern as early '40s to mid '50s bigger Ford trucks, F-4 through F-6. The bolt pattern is also the same for the...
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Forum: Early V8
04-19-2012, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,852
Ford flathead and transmission with OD
I have a 1953 EAB flathead and transmission with OD. $750 OBO
Here is want I know about the engine:
When I got it it would only turn about 10°. I pulled the heads expecting the worse but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,160
Re: Cleaning threaded block holes
I just ran the new bolts through a couple of the holes and there is very little noticeable wiggle in the bolts so I'm hoping with a little sealer the bolts will seal up. This engine is going to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2012, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,160
Re: Cleaning threaded block holes
OK, what are you talking about? I also didn't have a broken head "stud", my engine had a broken "bolt". I didn't tap stud holes, I taped bolt holes. From reading the above posts I can see there is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,160
Re: Cleaning threaded block holes
Fortunately, the engine I have has bolts so have to worrying having them to set up straight.
All I really want to do with this engine is prove that it runs. I want to sell it so I would assume...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2012, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,160
Re: Cleaning threaded block holes
Too late, I already ran the tap through. I only had one hole that gave me a lot of trouble and that's one I broke the bolt in. I had to drill and retap that hole. The rest the tape ran through...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,160
Cleaning threaded block holes
This subject was raised on the FTE site. Is it a bad thing to do clean out the threaded head bolts holes in a flathead block with a regular tap?
I hope not, that is what I just did with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2012, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
Re: Cracked EAB head, what to do.
I'd be prepared to pull the heads. I personally wouldn't pay much for an engine if I couldn't hear it run or at least hear it spin over to make sure there weren't any funny clunks or other funny...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
Re: Cracked EAB head, what to do.
I haven't decided yet. A few years back I had a truck with a stuck engine and I was just about to cut it up and haul it away to the scrap yard. I had the torch out in the parking lot and I had a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2012, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
Re: Cracked EAB head, what to do.
Good points from all. I'll just get it running. I just figured some one interested would want to see that it doesn't leak any where. I figured if I sealed the head if there were other leaks they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2012, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
Re: Cracked EAB head, what to do.
I don't want to stick too much into this engine. I bought it along with another flattie that came with a beat up '49 panel truck I parted out. I just know I can get more for it if it runs. I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2012, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
Cracked EAB head, what to do.
I searched the forum and didn't find anything that dealt with type of crack in a head. The crack is on the outside of the head. I found this engine in an old garage behind a truck I bought. When we...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,309
Re: Stuck/unstuck flat head
It turns over fine, it just didn't turn over when the heads were installed.
Another question, are there any differences between the EAB heads and the heads from a truck engine, 8HT(?)?. I'll...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2012, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,309
Re: Stuck/unstuck flat head
I didn't notice any unusual marks on the heads and the pistons look good other than having some carbon build up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,309
Stuck/unstuck flat head
I have a EAB flattie that I was told came out of '53 car. Narrow pulleys.
The engine sat in a garage for over 20 years and when I found it it was laying on it's side. The was one spark plug...
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