Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2020, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
Re: Holiday seson
Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a better Happier New Year!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 980
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives
I want to give a HUGE thank you to V8COOPMAN for all his help and amazing amount of knowledge! Thank you Dick!! So after careful consideration and talking with a bunch of people, I think it's safe,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,349
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,349
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 980
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives
Went for a ride yesterday & here's what I have for engine rpm and mph:
So the cars sweet spot is 2100-2500 rpm. 2300rpm/60mph is perfect which is where I usually drive. When I go slower with a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2020, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 980
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2020, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 980
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives
V8COOPMAN Thank you for the wealth of knowledge!! Let me tell you what I have.
The video shows me running from 1st to 3rd gears. Here's my gears:
1st 4.03
2nd 2.37
3rd 1.49
4th 1.00
5th 0.76...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2020, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 980
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2020, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 980
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives
Thanks to everyone that responded!
Cadil1ac512-That sounds like a feasible idea and probably the cheapest! I'll definitely explore that a little more. Thanks
clo-I have to stick with what I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2020, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 980
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2020, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 980
Gear ratio's and final drives
Is there a calculation to find out how a rear ratio affects transmission gearing?
Let's say my 1st gear is a 4.03 and my rear ratio is a 3.25. If I were to change the rear ratio to a 3.50, how would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2020, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,078
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Forum: Late V8
11-22-2020, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 158
Heater for sale
I have a really cool heater for sale. Stamping on motor says "46" so I'm guessing that's the year it's from? Made by Tropic-Aire. I had this in my coupe for the last 5 years. It works perfectly with...
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Forum: Model-A
11-22-2020, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 191
Heater for sale
I have a really cool heater for sale. Stamping on motor says "46" so I'm guessing that's the year it's from? Made by Tropic-Aire. I had this in my coupe for the last 5 years. It works perfectly with...
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Forum: Early V8
11-22-2020, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 226
Heater for sale
I have a really cool heater for sale. Stamping on motor says "46" so I'm guessing that's the year it's from? Made by Tropic-Aire. I had this in my coupe for the last 5 years. It works perfectly with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2020, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 853
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2020, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 853
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2020, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 853
Re: Mechanical Oil pressure gauge fittings
Get rid of the copper and nylon and install an AN-4 braided hose before they break. It just happened to me last weekend and cleaning 20/50 off my car a motor was not fun.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2020, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 517
Re: Vintage Heater
Brian, I actually have a second core that I was going to send to my rad shop for testing. I'm concerned about it lasting over time being that it's 75 years old. I'm wondering if a new unit may be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2020, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 517
Re: Vintage Heater
It really has nothing to do with over thinking a problem. I decide to go with an aftermarket radiator with a pressurized system is all. I have the lowest pressure cap I could find for the radiator...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2020, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 517
Vintage Heater
I installed a 40's vintage heater in my coupe years ago.
I recently added an aftermarket radiator with a 7lb cap & I wanted to know if the heater core could handle the pressure.
I have a second...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2020, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,301
Re: Crank pulley bolt...Lost again!!
Looking at the pulley, I have three button head screws that I'll have to change to hex head to drill them for the safety wire.
I'll wire from crank bolt to one of the three bolts. Should I wire the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2020, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,262
Re: NGK Plugs
I'm using NGK's in my blown flathead with excellent results. They were recommended by some well known people here and so far so good. My 2 cents.
Joe
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2020, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,301
Re: Crank pulley bolt...Lost again!!
So I'm having my machinist make me a 3/8" thick washer at the proper diameter (1.750 OD) with a grade 8 bolt and the Nord-Lock system. I'll torque to 65-70 lbs and check it everytime I go for a ride....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2020, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,301
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