Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 03:44 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 05:02 PM
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Engine block weight
What is the weight of a pre 48 24 stud bare block and a complete engine-?
Mike
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2024, 03:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2023, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 9
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Relocate the condenser
i have a stock 59AB in my 35 sedan, I an thinking about relocating the condenser from the distributor to the coil mounting bracket where it would be easier to change on the road. Anyone see a problem...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2023, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re torqueing heads
Put my 59-AB together re torqued the heads 3 times run to operating temp and torque the third time no more movement, should I do one more check after some miles are put on before the acorn caps are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2023, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2023, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re Torqueing heads
Torqueing the heads on a stock 59-A cast iron heads, do it when hot or after cool down ???
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2023, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 4
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Rear Main Oil Seals
What is the advantage of using a Graphtite rear seal over the one supplied in my Felpro gasket set. Does it provide a better seal-?
THANKS Mike
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Forum: Early V8
06-19-2023, 09:11 PM
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1938 24 stud engine for rebuild
1938 engine good core for rebuild, heads and valves removed no visible cracks
I ran this engine in my 35 sedan for 8 or 9 years with no issues. pulled it out due to low oil pressure. Block is bore...
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Forum: Early V8
06-06-2023, 11:43 AM
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99A steel sleve block & 9T heads
99A thin sleeve block & 9T heads. The block has a crack repair in #7 cylinder
I ran the engine for 10 years no issues found the repair when I tore it down for very low oil pressure and leaks.
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Forum: Early V8
05-21-2023, 10:44 PM
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4 in Merc Crankshaft
4 in Mercury Crankshaft, fresh 020 regrind with new bearings. 29A main bearings and 8BA rod bearings. $475 prefer local pick up but can ship for expenses.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2023, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 4
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1935 Brake linings
Doing the brakes on the 35 with mechanical brakes, lining material molded or
woven or a combination of one of each. Removing the rear drums I have puller that attaches to the wheel studs is it OK to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2023, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 6
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1935 cast brake shoes
I have a number cast 35 brake shoes are the OK to reline or should I use the after market steel shoes
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Forum: Early V8
04-13-2023, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 0
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46-48 Distributor
1946-48 distributor new points set up on a Sun Machine have new NOS inner cap (brass contacts) and rotor, no longer need it use as is or keep for a spare.
$175.00 + shipping.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2023, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 9
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59A cylinder taper
Building a 59A for street use, the block is currently .030 over. How much cylinder taper can I allow, this will be going in to a cruise night and weekend back road drive car.
Thanks Mike
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Forum: Early V8
02-10-2023, 02:53 PM
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Forum: Early V8
01-06-2023, 05:05 PM
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35-48 Fuel Pump Stand
1935 to 48 fuel pump stand appears to be NOS with used oil baffle tube for cast iron intake. $45.00 + shipping.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2022, 08:26 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2022, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 4
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Removing steel sleeves
What is the easiest way to remove steel sleeves from a 99-T block, I recall reading .080 pistons can be installed once the sleeves are removed-?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2022, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2022, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 2
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29 A connecting rods big end
In looking thru my parts collection for a future 59A build I have 2 sets of 29 A rods. How much beyond the standard big end Dis. of 2.360 can I go with out having the rods reconditioned or look for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2022, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2022, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Pistons for a steel sleeve engine
I am using a 42-48 59A crank and 29 A rods, the crank is .010 under and I have a NOS set of rod bearings to use up my parts stock just need the mains. I have a 8BA crank and rods that I am saving for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2022, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 4
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Pistons for a steel sleeve engine
I recall reading that 39-40 99A steel sleeve engines came with steel pistons. When I took mine apart it had aluminum pistons, I know it had been apart some time in the past as the crank was .040...
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Forum: Early V8
09-28-2021, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 0
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Brass Radiator Drain Valves
Pair of original brass radiator drain valves from a 36 Ford I hot rodded in the 1970s. $25.00 + shipping sale pending
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