Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2014, 12:46 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2014, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Re: front fenders
I have a decent pair of '40 steel front fenders with inner panels. They are out west near Seattle.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2014, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,817
Re: 12 volt batteries
Newer Optima batteries are now apparently made in Mexico. You might check Amazon and read poster's feedback there to get an idea of satisfaction.
I changed my mind on Optimas and bought an Exide...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2014, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,439
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2014, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,867
Re: Paint help please
Why not go to your local auto paint dealer-supply source, rather than depend on potentially receiving ?? info.
The paint dealer might also offer a suggestion of using single stage rather than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2014, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,945
Re: 8ba crank black rear seal--neads oil soak?
Walt, the engine is a '52 Merc--all is original. Maybe I did not properly describe the retainer in using the words "V-style" for the retainer. the retainer fits into a V-slot in the block, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2014, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 6
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8ba crank black rear seal--neads oil soak?
My gasket kit has two fiber rope seals and also the black ones which I believe is impregnated with graphite. It appears softer & more easily pressed into the V-shaped retainer. I assume that the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2014, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,269
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2014, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,269
Sleeve on front of crankshaft??
The original sleeve looked a bit pitted so I ordered a new smooth sleeve (w/o grooves) and the full circle seal for the front of the 8ba crank.
Turns out that the new sleeve slides on rather...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2014, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,561
What Crab distributor do I have here?
From having collected spare parts here & there from old junker motors, i am in the process of cleaning up and getting rid of some items.
So, can you help to identify what year this distributor is?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2014, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,321
Re: Cost shipping to Austrailia?
Just last month I was swayed to sell to a fellow in Perth. A one pound item cost $25.+ which included tracking only in the USA and no insurance. I sweat it out but after two weeks the item arrived....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2014, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,811
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2014, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,251
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2014, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,251
Pulley & parts assembly @ crank front??
First:
The new 8ba crank is in, checked out plastiguaged @ .015, so all is A-OK so far & turns freely with assembly lube.
The crank gear is installed with the proper small key.
So the oil...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2013, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,408
Re: Wirefeed welders
First bought a cheapo Silver Beauty, not too bad. Picked up a Century=better, then bought a Miller=very impressive & superior machine.
Another point I was told is that the larger machines...
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Forum: Early V8
12-27-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,647
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Forum: Model-A
12-27-2013, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,687
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2013, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,804
Evaluate these cracks!!
Have a block marked C8BA, so I assume "C" indicates that it is a Canadian vintage. It has sleeves and hard seats. The only cracks are similar to those in the images--no others visible around the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2013, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,179
Re: Help removing front oil galley plug--8BA!!
THANKS & THANKS again for the helpful suggestions.
Followup;
1. Heated, applied the wax a couple times--no luck.
2. Drilled out the center and again repeated the heat/wax
3. Voila! I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2013, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,179
Help removing front oil galley plug--8BA!!
That front plug just above the cam is frozen, like welded in. I tried to remove it with an allen wrench but it sort of eggated out & did not budge.
I have always soaked rusted bolts in Kroil...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2013, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,569
Newly prepped 8ba assembly questions
Now that the block is ready there are a few questions that my flathead book does not cover.
This block had new hard three angle seats installed. Using chevy SS 1.5" valves with and Isky Max 1...
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