Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2020, 11:44 AM
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Re: V8- Times
Yes , September/October 2 weeks ago in Ontario , Canada
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2019, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,646
Re: Engine block thread clean up
Thanks for everyone's input & advice.
Tinkers links to some other threads were very helpful as well.
My takeaway from the three threads are , test the thread first with a good used bolt or stud to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2019, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,646
Re: Engine block thread clean up
Studs & bolts , 1 motor has 2 broken bolts , that's how I got it , already have penetrating oil on the bolt heads .... hoping the rest will come out with out breaking.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2019, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,646
Re: Engine block thread clean up
I only have normal taps , was going to get only the chase taps I needed.
Are there different types of chase taps?
Tinker , I have complete motors , partial blocks & want to determine which are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2019, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,646
Engine block thread clean up
Getting ready to inspect and cleanup my spare flatheads ..... I understand the head bolt / stud threads are to be cleaned using a thread chaser or modified bolt due to a friction fit.
What about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2019, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2019, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2019, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2018, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2018, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2018, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2018, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,076
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2018, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,076
Re: Tire size with Columbia rear end
Thanks for all the comments above , what I can summarize is: 15" rims , maximum rear tire with is 235/75 & front 205/75. Rim withs to use is 5 to 5.5" wide.
Tj - what years do you consider " late...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2018, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Tire size with Columbia rear end
Vintage & Blucar , thanks for the input , how wide of a tire do you think would fit on the 15" F100 rim & still be easy to get in/out of the front & rear wheel openings
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2018, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 13
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Tire size with Columbia rear end
I have a Columbia rear end to install in my 1947 Ford convertible & want to put radial tires on the car when I do the install. It has a 3.78 main gear. The car currently has the stock 6.00 x 16 inch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2018, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 51
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2017, 08:26 AM
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Re: 46 - 48 bumper wing tips
Thanks Mercman ,
The contour looked like they would bolt onto the Ford bumper okay.
The proper Ford tips are very different ..... wonder how hard they are to find.
Regards ... Flathead47
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2017, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2017, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: banjo rear Q...
JSeery , what magazine , year & month did that article come from .... thanks flathead47
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2016, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Fuel pump
For those interested Vic's fuel pump modification starts on page 78 , line 1543
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2016, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Fuel pump , glass bowl on top , what year?
Charlie ,
Are rebuild parts available for this pump.
If I was to get a new pump , would the stock 47 fuel pump work on my 3 x 2 intake.
What fuel pump are others using on mulitple carb intakes
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2016, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 3
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Fuel pump , glass bowl on top , what year?
When I got my 47 I noticed it did not have the stock fuel pump. It is in the stock location , but the fuel pump has the glass bowl on top of the pump. Wondering if anyone is familiar with these &...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2016, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: I.D. this trans
He had it installed in a 48 , wonder what modifications were required to the X frame. Has any one installed one in 46 - 48 ford convertible & have some pictures of the install.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2016, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Firewall heater for 35 - 36 coupe
Jacob . JM , I reviewed the floorboard section (pg 11) again. The car is a 36.
I've been collecting parts for several years for it. The metal toe board was an extra I bought & put in the car ,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2016, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,606
Re: Firewall heater for 35 - 36 coupe
Jm , anything for a girlfriend , I was thinking target shooter who didn't like old fords , was a pretty good shot.
Were the floor boards in that area metal , wood or was there a choice. The floor...
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