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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 04:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 622
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: 1937 V860 carb issue (i think)

Float valve? I agree with Terry. I have has this before on a 1969 Opel GT. Also on a 1965 Buick Skylark. Obstruction in the float valve or just plain stuck closed is what i expect will be your issue....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Aluminum head or radiator & use of sacrificial Zinc Anode

Magnesium seems to be the best over zinc from the article :) and there it was attached to the radiator cap. Sounds like a good plan & Thanks! :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 06:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Aluminum head or radiator & use of sacrificial Zinc Anode

Where is your anode installed?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 05:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By ScubaChief60
Aluminum head or radiator & use of sacrificial Zinc Anode

Good morning, I am interested in learning who out there is using a sacrificial zinc anode. With aluminum heads that I am about to install, I read it's very good to use the zinc anode. So, who is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,827
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Opinion needed on fuel pumps

After a few bouts of vapor lock, I installed a 6v electric pump on the fuel line just before the mechanical pump ( between the tank and the mechanical fuel pump). It is a 'flow thru' design electric...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 04:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,335
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

Thanks all! They are on the way :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 04:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,621
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: V8 Engine

Not sure where the "hello" came from but Hello anyway :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 04:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,621
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: V8 Engine

Hello Ed, I am willing to bet it is a bad ground... especially when you said "This problem also occurs when i get the car started and run it then shut it down i can not restart it again with out the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 04:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,335
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

I appreciate the reply. All good information. I rebuilt my engine almost two years back and it has flat top pistons so I feel good about these heads. They also have the same Ford part numbers on them...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,335
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

One more ? on Aluminum Heads. I have found two sets that look good and appear to be original. Any reason I should not purchase one of these sets instead of a more recent head?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 04:36 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,231
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Insulated the fuel line from the pump to the carb on my '35 V8. Also plan to place the Phenolic carb spacer between intake manifold and carb for further cooling. I was on a drive last week and came...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,335
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

Mine has a small crack from base of a plug port down towards the bottom about two inches... all external... only way i see it is a rust line... and a bit wet after driving.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,335
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

I appreciate the information more than you know. I may have a source for original aluminum heads for the 21 stud V8... price seems reasonable too. If they are in decent shape i may pull them in and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,335
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

Just found this thread from 2015: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=165514

Any other thoughts?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,335
Posted By ScubaChief60
Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?

Hello. My 21 stud 1935 V8 has Iron Cylinder Heads. I see I have developed a water seep from a hairline crack in the passenger side head. I am considering now replacing the heads and want advice on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,398
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: 12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

Last time this happened to me i put a wrench on the crankshaft pulley and turned it and the Bendix gear released. Then worked fine again.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Bowers Ceramite 18mm plugs

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Bowers Ceramite 18mm plugs

The roots of General Battery can be traced to 1921, when Bowers Battery & Spark Plug Co. was founded in Reading by Clarence P. Bowers. Bowers sold it in 1956 and it was renamed General Battery and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,729
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: 35 Mechanical Brake Adjustment Help

I know it was not your question... but... 33 years ago, my old dad... a tough WW2 vet told in this... 'you replace those mechanical with hydraulic or your gonna bust your @$$'. :)

Then about two...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By ScubaChief60
Bowers Ceramite 18mm plugs

Hello all and a Happy Easter. My old 1935 21 stud V8 had Bowers Ceramite 18mm plugs when I began the restoration.

It had not been run since 1955 from what I know.

The plugs look surprisingly...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 05:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,185
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Trip away in the33

Hey Lawrie... thanks for the "Cooling system stock, t/stats in the top hoses" ...

Take care brother!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,185
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: Trip away in the33

Hey... great post! You obviously have yours in great running condition. Talk to me about what you have done with your cooling system. Radiator new or old... what thermostats... a pressurized...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: master cylinder

Actually Early V8 Garage (not Early Ford Store) helped me immensely on my project. Good folks!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2024, 05:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: master cylinder

Hello... I have the Early Ford Store single master cylinder on my '35 Fordor (after my conversion to hydraulics) and with the Bolling brothers rear backing plate setup and the E-brake activated by...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 330
Posted By ScubaChief60
Re: late model Heyer Tune up machine

If I was looking for information like you described, I'd contact Charlie in Buffalo, NY. He has helped me to get my old '35 85HP running as fine as frog's hair... and may be a source to help with...
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