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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

Thanks to all of you for the help and support!!! Amazing as always!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

Exactly! Got to check it out to settle the mind!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

It’s a 1950 Ford Shoebox by the way!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

Ok here’s the update. Decided to take the bolt back out for peace of mind because I had no idea what torque was put on with impact. Removed radiator to be able to get at it again with impact. A few...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

Well I put torque wrench up to 70 ft pounds and clicked immediately. I know it is tight enough put my concern is that it’s over torqued and if that’s harmfull. I decided to try and take it off to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

Thank you for the reply! I do of course have a good torque wrench but not sure of best way to stop motor from turning over as attempt to torque. Familiar with loctite types, and could use blue…...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

No didn’t strip it (I assume I would know if I did) haha
Was concerned it might do damage to crankshaft or something rappin on it. But it’s a simple setup I guess not a harmonic balancer or has a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

That was my thought but I have no idea how much torque I may have put on it. 1/2 battery powered impact and gave it a few good raps
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

Stock 3/8 Pulley
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

It’s a 1950 Ford 8BA Flattie by the way
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,261
Posted By Working Class Zero
8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install

I’m wondering if anyone can put my mind at ease (or into turmoil)… I removed my crankshaft pulley, painted and reinstalled. My concern is if I did anything damaging. I removed the retaining bolt...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead crankcase breather tube

"So I am putting the mechanical pump on at rear, oil fill breather at front stock location, and have road draft tube in stock location. all is well yes? just need the missing internal tube."

Late...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead crankcase breather tube

Are these internal tubes difficult to remove? Does anyone have experience with this?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead crankcase breather tube

Yes so... if only an electric fuel pump was used (no mechanical) the pump stand at the rear should have a oil fill/breather or the oil fill/breather could also be at the original front location with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead crankcase breather tube

100% it’s an electric fuel pump, but that does not eliminate the problem of incorrect breathing.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: 8BA Flathead crankcase breather tube

That would be amazing! I’m not sure if it’s difficult to remove the tube or not as I never had one. I’m sure someone will chime in who has pulled one before? Have a 50 Shoebox with triple carb intake...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2024, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By Working Class Zero
8BA Flathead crankcase breather tube

Anyone out there have a 8BA Flathead internal crankcase breather tube. The one that is inside the block on 1949-51 Flathead that feeds to the road draft tube chamber on intake manifold. Ford part...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: Model A Ford 7 Tooth Steering Box Oil Capacity

It’s a traditional hot rod/restoration I’m building, so won’t be driving for a while… but that theory makes some sense and is defiantly possible. Hmmm.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: Model A Ford 7 Tooth Steering Box Oil Capacity

Yes I did that as I was filling. Front wheels off ground, turning steering wheel back and forth from stop to stop. Still only took that much. About 4 and 1/2 ounces.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Working Class Zero
Model A Ford 7 Tooth Steering Box Oil Capacity

I have a 7 tooth steering column. Just rebuilt it. Installed in car. Went to fill it with 600W oil and the Les Andrew’s book and anywhere else I read online says it takes 7 and 3/4 ounces. It only...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,480
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: M&S Model A Shocks

So if I wanted to contact someone for some rebuilts, who's the best?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,480
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: M&S Model A Shocks

I did. He emailed me back and said sold out. None till next year. Heard they ate real good though
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,480
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: M&S Model A Shocks

Well I called Brattons. They were Stipes. But apparently the ones calMI just received we're the last set!! Lucky bugger! Want to sell em? Lol so now I guess I take the chance on m&s or find someone...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,480
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: M&S Model A Shocks

So they are drop shipped from where I wonder? Not Stipe, I assume since he's not doin them anymore? I know he's on this forum, maybe he will come in and enlighten us. How do you know they are stipes?...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,480
Posted By Working Class Zero
Re: M&S Model A Shocks

Have to phone and see if they still have em. Tom I have got some really good advice from you in the past, what are your thoughts here? Go stipes if I can?
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