Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 03:55 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 5
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crank bolt
to replace pulley and balancer on a 59AB, do I remove the crank bolt clockwise or counter?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2023, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 511
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2023, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 511
intake manifold
help please. What is torque sequence for 20 bolt intake? 41 flathead
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2023, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: adjustable lifters
Thanx I'll try kurts method. I put a pointer against the pulley so I can mark it exactly
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 879
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 879
adjustable lifters
1941flathead ford 85hp: adjustng [email protected]" intake, .016'exhaust. Should I measure just as opposing valve is starting to close, as in exhaust just starting to descend, check/ adjust intake and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: fuel pump push rod
leveled off the car as i was defying gravity before. removed the spark plugs to get a stronger spin, and demonstrated patience before the fuel bowl filled. ok now. thanx to all!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2023, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,363
Re: fuel pump push rod
thanks to all. I will post my results after yet another fuel pump rebuild and a new push rod as mine shows indication of wear.:)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2023, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,363
Re: fuel pump push rod
i've tried 2 different fuel pumps (rebuilt), one with glass bowl sealed good, one original style w/ no glass bowl. I,ve tried leather spacers too with no suction. i have original intake, new block...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2023, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,363
fuel pump push rod
I was thinking about drilling and tapping a hole on top of my fuel pump push rod for an adjustment screw that will make contact with my fuel pump as it no longer does since my stock 41 flathead has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2023, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 41 Ford engine green
thank you. would i add reducer as required so as not to clog the spray gun or is there a formula?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2023, 01:16 PM
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41 Ford engine green
my engine rebuilder wants to know if the qt. can of RSP6Q that I shipped to him from third gen auto can be applied with spray gun directly or needs to be thinned. Any comments?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2022, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 3
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81A vs 59A
Other than the obvious raised intake and exhaust ports on the 81A block and the "59" on the bell housing casting on the 59A, will the crank and cam interchange between the two?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2022, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Re: recommendations
Thanx fifty -one f-1and all of u! Ronny Roadster recommends ernie @ A&M Auto Machine in Meriden. Ct. because his racing schedule is too tight. He won't be able to do machining till about Sept. Can I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2022, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2022, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2022, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
recommendations
hi I'm looking for recommendations as to where to bring my 59 block flathead for machining and rebuilding in the New england area. I don't want to travel more than a few hundred miles outside of New...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2022, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,791
Re: Clutch issue?
Ive pulled my engine 2 times, replaced the clutch multiple times over 40 years with my 41 coupe. ive learned that if you use a slightly longer brake hose, you can pull back the torque tube without...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2022, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,791
Re: Clutch issue?
Why would you pull the engine to replace the clutch when all you need to do is pull the rear back several inches and drop the tranny. ( its easier)
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