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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2024, 03:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,666
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Claening a Tin Sided V8-60

if you can soak in diesel leave it in there for a week and it should wash out with soapy water
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Anyone know torque spec for aluminum heads and Water Pumps

have a dig around on the net the torque chart from Cummins is a good example
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By aussie merc
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

my take dont use copper with alloy heads. These days gaskets are a lot better than they were good quality composite or graphite work well without the threat of electrolysis when a quality coolant is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 05:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,360
Posted By aussie merc
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?

guys over here are changing to the switch from Harley Davidson they arnt cheap but they work
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 749
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Oil Filter Canister Question

these filters came from several sources both for factory and after market all did the same thing ,took the same filter.so some variations are out there
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 01:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By aussie merc
Re: oil type recommendation

im with 19fordy a GL4 in 140w whose? well thats your choice
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 01:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

add a vac tank even ford supplied these as an accessory
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Rethreading Spark Plug holes in Aluminum Heads

some time ago i had a head repaired with a shouldered insert but the guy that did it inserted the insert from the cylinder side and the blended it back into the chamber when i questioned this he...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,144
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Molded vs. Woven linings

thought this would be of interest straight from the gospel according to Henry
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,104
Posted By aussie merc
Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion

just a heads up electronics dont like voltage spikes and any car with a generator and reg has more than enough to kill any modern electronics yes it can be done but its not a simple buy and bolt....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,780
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

its certainly odd but check the driving gear within the pump itself and make sure its positively locked to the shaft [keyway, dimple, weld, spline it doesn't matter ] but interference fit wont work...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,144
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Molded vs. Woven linings

well here's one according to spec sheets issued by ford mixed linings started with the use of cables in 37 and continued thru 1940 and beyond for passenger cars with Lincolns beginning their use in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Vacuum Leak

that plugs days are numbered
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Head identity

Hell NO but its been entertaining
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Vacuum Leak

being edelbrock it will be N.P.T. but what size cant say without seeing it but 1/4 or 3/8 would be an "edifacted " Guess
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Head identity

wish the flathead fairy would pay me a visit
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,438
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?

seen em before 4 wheel holding brake used for hillstarts etc with heavy load 4 wheels will hold where the band brake wont
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,159
Posted By aussie merc
Re: New Eaton Spring or re-arch existing

take the spring to a reputable spring works, get them to strip it down and check each leaf it may not be worth repairing then get a quote to repair/remake [price a replacement spring so you know...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 04:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 987
Posted By aussie merc
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.

could be one or multiple issues so lets keep it simple and start with a general tuneup new plugs, points, timing etc and possibly a new coil [this is general maintenance and could well cure it ]...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 03:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 859
Posted By aussie merc
Re: New clutch - what does "disengaged" mean?

practice there aint no substitute
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,403
Posted By aussie merc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2024, 02:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 763
Posted By aussie merc
Re: Fuel filter best location

leave that filter where it is that crud that blocked the filter could well have wrecked the pump $5.00@ well spent
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2024, 02:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,403
Posted By aussie merc
Re: 1937 distributor quizz question........

yeh there are some that just dont get it WE ARE IN AUSTRALIA dollar conversion + freight is just a killer But Damon theres hope yet try Dave Slater in Albury Wodonga or John Kerr in Sydney ....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 859
Posted By aussie merc
Re: New clutch - what does "disengaged" mean?

sounds like youve done well on your 1st attempt with the trans in gear and foot on pedal you should be able to turn the uni [clutch disengaged] lift your foot the clutch begins to grip and lock...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2024, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By aussie merc
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