Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2017, 04:08 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2017, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: transmission slip yoke
Not certain what does fit, but the transmission is built by borg warner and is common to other brands. A Chev uses a different u-joint, but adapter u-joints are available. Ford standard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2016, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 1
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double inlet muffler?
On my 49 coupe, would like single rear exhaust, but not run crossover pipe into right side manifold. Thinking about double inlet, single outlet muffler. Any comments?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2016, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Light socket removal/replacement
Silly me, I took my Dremel and made a new slot in sockets and got new fiber disk and double contact/wire sets at NAPA. Worked OK now for 5 years.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2015, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Water Injection
Dad said the WWII fighters he armed had an extra 200 HP for take off over the standard 1000 HP with the water injection. Had a kit on his 40 Pontiac to better use AV gas.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2015, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Transmission tail shaft bushing remover
There is an oil return groove at the bottom, outside the bush, in the tail housing.
Pull the seal, warm up the housing-not glowing or real hot, hook at the bottom so you don't score the bore for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2014, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 40
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Forum: Early V8
02-05-2014, 11:25 AM
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1951 passenger shift link rods
I'm putting a '51 overdrive in a '49 coupe and am told link rods to transmission are different lengths. Could also use bracket to hold overdrive cable at transmission end.
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Forum: Early V8
10-18-2013, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2013, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,479
Re: Oil leaks 8BA>
Another mechanic I used to work with claimed, if something had oil in it, it would leak - the only question was - how fast? There are weepers, seepers, drippers, and gushers.
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Forum: Early V8
11-22-2011, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,138
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2011, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 11
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