Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 9,194
Re: V-8 Times
I just signed up with my membership, can’t wait to get the first one!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 8,541
Re: 12 year old Coker tires, still ok?
I have 13 year old Cooper Cobras on my 57 Chevy right now with zero miles. I bought them thinking the restoration would go quickly and well.... it didn’t. I will use those tires/wheels for 30...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
Just using the highly calibrated Mk I Eyeball, it appears as though the line of rotation is the camshaft, correct? Since the forward mount is open wide enough for the timing gear to fit I assume it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
I actually saved an old SBC timing chain just for that purpose. That is on my list of things to do before I go back to work after the New Year. Problem is I have about 2000 hours worth of stuff on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
I like that! I guess since there have been thousands of these flatheads mounted that way, they won't crack at the exhaust bolt holes. I will probably build one of those too, then see which one I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
All three of the blocks are 59AB or earlier with the cast in bellhousing. The picture I uploaded is just a photo of a I found that was already built like what I am building.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
That's where I got them from, I just want to make sure my eyeballs are working as they should. I've tried to find a CAD model to use, but no luck. I didn't think I had a set of exhaust manifolds,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
Can someone check my numbers to make sure my numbers are correct? I'm using a pretty precise measuring device (tape measure) and my Mark 1 Calibrated Eyeball to make the measurements. It seems as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
Nope, I’m down in Auburn, Alabama. I will get more photos although I have started disassembling them and cleaning parts. The aluminum heads are off and I will paint them dark green with polished fin...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
Here are the engines I’m working on. A 1941/2 engine with Fenton heads. This was close to running when I bought it. Two 1948 59ABs, one in good shape, one rusted up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
I picked up some 3/8” thick 2” angle to use instead of the 3/16” 3” angle. I already made the brackets in the thinner stuff, so at least I know where the bolt holes go. It appears as though the left...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
I bought a handful of grade 8 3/8 that are 1 inch, it seems like the center bolts need to be shorter than that. I’m using 3/16” thick angle as the mount.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Re: Repair exhaust bolt hole
I didn’t know that! These motors came without exhaust manifolds so I didn’t get a chance to pull the bolts out. I’m in the process of making an engine stand adapter to strip down the motors and the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2020, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,297
Repair exhaust bolt hole
I have a 48 59AB that has a stripped out bolt hole for one of the exhaust holes. What would be the best way to repair that? Helicoil?
Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,531
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