Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2023, 04:50 PM
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runstand radiator
I am building an engine runstand for a model 59 Ford flathhead v8 and am in need of a radiator. Has anyone used 2 separate radiators? or has anyone got a radiator within driving distance of East...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2023, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 474
early divers bell distributor
Does anyone know where I can buy a complete tune up kit for the early Ford V8 diversbell distributor. All the bushings and the rotor are useable and the advance mechanism works fine. I need the inner...
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Forum: Early V8
08-26-2023, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 0
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Stromberg 97
just finished a Stromberg large logo 97 carb. If interested send me a post. It has been soda blasted and ultrasonically cleaned and Zinc plated. New throttle shaft bushings reamed to size. I reused...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2023, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 895
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2023, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 10,874
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2023, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 895
do it right
I have a 41 ford pickup with a 59 flathead v 8 that is apart for repairs. It had developed a rod knock due to about 10 qts of gasoline diluted oil. Floating rod bearings, WTheck, never heard of such...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2023, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,270
Re: 1 More 8BA Caburator Query
according to my records, your car should have a Holley 94 model EAB carburetor. I have started rebuilding these carbs as a sort of a hobby. I have a core for that carb if you decide to install the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2023, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 10,874
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2023, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
Re: Black spark plugs
If it had been rebuilt lately, the problem is most likely the power valve. The ones available today have a radius next to where the seal sets which wont allow it to seal. pull the carb and the valve...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2023, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 778
Re: Carb diagram
if you take the air cleaner off and send me a picture, I can help you with your problem. Or send it to my phone 2314349153
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2023, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 796
Re: 94 power valve washer
It's not the washer, it's the valve. You can buy the right one from Charlie's Speed in Fla. www.charliesspeed.com. the new valves are not machined correctly. Charlie buys them in bulk and removes the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2023, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2023, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 706
Re: 36 ford carb
I may be wrong but I believe the 35 and 36 came with a Stromberg 48
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Forum: Early V8
06-17-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 367
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Forum: Early V8
06-10-2023, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 0
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carb rebuilding/restoration services
I am offering rebuilding services for 94, 97 and 48 carbs. price is determined by parts needed. I charge 3 hours labor @ 50$ per hour. Parts run about 100$ including new oversized throttle shafts. So...
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Forum: Early V8
05-31-2023, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 400
94 carb
I have for sale a completely rebuilt 94 carb model 59 for sale. It has been soda blasted ultrasonically cleaned and Zinc plated. Also has oversize entended throttle shaft and new fuel valve,...
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Forum: Early V8
05-21-2023, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 0
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rebuild services 94, 97 and 48 carbs
I am rebuiding Holley/Ford/Chandler grove 94 carbs and Stromberg 48/97 carbs. Soda blasted, ultrasonically cleaned and Zinc plated. New parts as needed. Bases are the only part i sand blast and I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2023, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Stromberg 48 base finish
I am trying to restore a 48 for a man. Does anyone know the correct finish for the cast iron base?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2023, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,250
Re: Holley 94 carb jets
Gentlemen, jet size is the numbered drill size of the hole in the jet. The higher the number, the smaller the hole or jet.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2023, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 13,442
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2023, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 9,860
Re: Dual carbs with Gen/Alt stock location
I run 3 2bbl on my truck with an alternator turned backwards and a home made mount, in the stock location. I think I need to put in a diode to make it charge turning backwards.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2023, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,385
Re: 1937 Flathead Won't Run Well
If you backfired the engine, you blew out the diaphragm on the power valve. tear it apart and start over. and the new power valves don't seal unless you get them from Charlie's speed. 97's have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2023, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,480
Re: Holley 94 rebuild
I have dealt with Charlie before and he was great. I am in the process of rebuilding 3 97's for my truck and I sent him an email asking for advice in Dec. and he never answered. Called his shop a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2023, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,883
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2023, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
compression
I just read a post about flatheads not having much compression, but mine has 165 pounds per cylinder. It Has Offy finned aluminum heads but I can't tell you anything else. Engine is apart but no id...
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