Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,410
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins
I would be concerned about the bumper hitch that it would put a lot of strain on it. Those trailers are light even loaded and bounce a lot behind our cars. I watched a friends mullins bounce off the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,723
Re: T5 advice
There is one other option instead of the hogs head & that is the one year only 1951 mercury bell that has the stock cross shaft & throw out fork. You need the same year starter plate. A simple flat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 885
Re: Merc 255
Thanks for all the great info on this setup.
Is a picture available to show the final result.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 885
Re: Merc 255
The small bore 2G is the one to look for & use on the stock mercury manifold ?
Choke will be manual?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 885
Re: Merc 255
What year Rochester 2G do look for &'what vehicles would they have been on
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 996
Re: 2nd gear disengaging
I would also recommend getting Mac Van Pelts book , shows you how to disassemble , reassemble , determine what parts are worn and need to be replaced.
You may want to talk to members of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2022, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2022, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure
Thanks flathead48 , I can check for those mounts. The gaps & door alignment is good on the car , no door sagging , so I probably have all the convertible related mounts & brackets required. I kept...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2022, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure
19Fordy thanks for the link , in the pictures trying to understand if the extra bracket is the top one or bottom one or the convertible only has one that is a heavier bracket , hoping to see a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2022, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure
Thanks Karl , have not seen that detailed picture before , I can see I may have some wrong bolt hardware installed in my top frame assembly.
Do you have any pictures showing the extra brackets...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2022, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,407
Re: Car wash bucket....
I have found AUTOGLYM to be my wax/cleaning products of choice now.
Have used all the products mentioned in the comments above , but AUTOGLYM gives me the best results.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,407
Re: Car wash bucket....
I have found AUTOGLYM to be my wax/cleaning products of choice now.
Have used all the products mentioned in the comments above , but AUTOGLYM gives me the best results.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2020, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,980
Re: V8- Times
Yes , September/October 2 weeks ago in Ontario , Canada
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2019, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,002
Re: Engine block thread clean up
Thanks for everyone's input & advice.
Tinkers links to some other threads were very helpful as well.
My takeaway from the three threads are , test the thread first with a good used bolt or stud to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2019, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,002
Re: Engine block thread clean up
Studs & bolts , 1 motor has 2 broken bolts , that's how I got it , already have penetrating oil on the bolt heads .... hoping the rest will come out with out breaking.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2019, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,002
Re: Engine block thread clean up
I only have normal taps , was going to get only the chase taps I needed.
Are there different types of chase taps?
Tinker , I have complete motors , partial blocks & want to determine which are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2019, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,002
Engine block thread clean up
Getting ready to inspect and cleanup my spare flatheads ..... I understand the head bolt / stud threads are to be cleaned using a thread chaser or modified bolt due to a friction fit.
What about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2019, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,696
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2019, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,696
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2019, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,696
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2018, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,611
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2018, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,611
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2018, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,611
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2018, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,907
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