Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2018, 10:38 AM
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Re: New guy
Thank you for the insight. I am using a phone camera.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2018, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 38
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Re: New guy
I baught myself a motorbooks workshop Ford Flathead v8 engine book. It seems to be packed full of info, plus a little more like porting, polish, and deck work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2018, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 38
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Re: New guy
Well I've been at a stand still. I have to clear the shop up some getting an old 1938 Pontiac coupe out. It has been free for two years, but not started. Put some gas in the carb bowl and cranked the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2018, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 38
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Re: New guy
This one just has a flatbed is all, no dump box. Also found another shift transmission top that moves freely for it, and a fan shroud laying on the bed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2018, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 38
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Re: New guy
Well at least I have one fan around here... Haha. I have heard of people using the fire method too, but I figure a torch would work better anyhow. I've usually been able to get them free, but now...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2018, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 38
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Re: New guy
Thanks Jeff for the help with the pictures. I just have to put the other tire on it and pull it up to the garage.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2018, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 38
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Re: New guy
I wasn't going to get crazy with the crank bolt because I'm not very good at extracting broken studs anyhow.... Ha. I like the hot water trick, but I might as well get it out and on the stand because...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2018, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,763
Re: New guy
I pulled the plugs today, and as expected, I have rust in the second from last on the passenger side..
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2018, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,763
Re: New guy
Thanks for the kind remarks again. I have been trying to turn it over with a breaker bar and socker like stated. I also have found that in my experience if you take a spark plugs and and we'll a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2018, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,763
Re: New guy
Thank you once again. Main thing is that this engine is stuck. It's disheartening, but I have freed up a couple engines to get them running again. Also, it's going to need some interior work, seats,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2018, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,763
Re: New guy
Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I'm right south of mille lacs lake in Minnesota.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2018, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,763
New guy
Hello,
I stumbled upon this forum, and it looked like it was geared towards what I was heading for. I have an old Ford Flathead truck that was my grandpa's, and I got the green light to take and...
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