Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 02:45 PM
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Re: Machine shops in upstate NY
Hmmm....Mark Moriarty builds all my flathead short blocks...just finished a 286 8BA.
I know he has a couple trusted guys for crank grinding.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 01:18 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:39 PM
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Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
Jason,
I know MAX and I know he'll do you right. By the way do not submerge the float
in hot water....luke warm is sufficient....hats off to '51 MERC -CT
J B Weld is good stuff but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 842
Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
Regarding #11....a V8 60 does not have a separate f/p stand....the stand is integral with the intake. Terry has good ideas as always but my offer works best if I can put
the patient on the table...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 33
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Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
Jason,
Let's do this....send me the pump and carb, I'll install both on my test motor
and get back to you on the Barn with an assessment. No charge. I'll cover return
shipping....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 33
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 05:41 PM
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Re: 1932 1933 1934 truck restoration or hot rod
Dave's truck is a railroad color and as a commercial vehicle, if bought in quantities,
could be the color/s the purchasing agent spec'd.
.......OK I had a sneak peek awhile back.......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 05:31 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2021, 11:51 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2021, 11:49 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 510
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 871
Re: Chevy/8BA distributors
Ham,
It's a typo. As long as the Chevy dist core is not HEI and has a the window cap
we're good to go. I think my mistake was Delco went to alum from iron in '65 or there
abouts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 510
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 871
Re: Chevy/8BA distributors
Deming,
Ship the Pert at your convenience. Be sure you get the Pert that reads the breaker cam, that does away with the reluctor ring. Take the time to discuss the correct coil to use...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 254
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 254
Re: Model 94 carb question
This is the other Charlie...from NY.
My rule of thumb regarding excessive clearance between the throttle shaft and it's
bore in the base is to remove the shaft and check the bore at both ends...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 08:07 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 407
Re: ported vacuum
Jack,
Thanks for that. The ball park is a long way from home plate.
Charlie ny
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 871
Chevy/8BA distributors
The demand for sbc distributors converted for use in 8BA flatheads
remains surprisingly strong. For anyone contemplating one of mine I wanted
to refresh where I'm at......I'll need a good core...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 407
Re: ported vacuum
The 8BA distributor is 100% vacuum controlled, no mechanical adv at all. It's design
is for use with venturii vac from above the throttle plates of a single 94 style carb.
Change the carb away...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,091
Re: Why not a new casting
Tune in to IRON TRAP GARAGE....you tube....Matt just rescued 30 flatheads....not
scarce IMHO.
Charlie ny
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 516
Re: E85 fuel with a holley 94
So I took a minute and googled E85.....could be as high as 105. That E makes a big difference ,not to be confused with 85 or 87 oct.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,350
Re: A little eye surgery
Gene,
Google Dave and Ed's auto events. They hold a SWAP MEET 3x / year at
the Canfield Ohio Fairgrounds. If you dial back Hershey 45 years you get Canfield. It's
a good time and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 516
Re: E85 fuel with a holley 94
Art,
Thanks for the info on e 85........our reg here (New York State) is 87 octane
unleaded which is I guess way different than e 85. What is the significance of the e
preceding the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 516
Re: E85 fuel with a holley 94
Hmmm,
I build a few 94's each year and all are quite happy with e 85 or e 87.
I'm probably wrong but I thought the number was the octane not % of alky. It seems
to me (4) 94's will...
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