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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 07:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,799
Posted By flatford8
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Gary,
Should the springs be painted?.......how do you prevent the paint from pealing and plugging up an oil passage?.......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,799
Posted By flatford8
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

The crown on the bottom is so that they rotate in the bore.....right??.......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 02:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,111
Posted By flatford8
Re: FlatheadCoupe John McClure

R I P....John.......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,799
Posted By flatford8
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

It don’t matter where you live……..I’m calling that Yankee Ingenuity! …….Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 801
Posted By flatford8
Re: 255 Merucry Dyno Pull

Nice!!......thanks for posting......sounds great!!.......I understood every word....people say I talk funny too!!........Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,054
Posted By flatford8
Re: Still sober

Well done!……. all of you!!…….Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By flatford8
Re: Lake pipes

Hold a tape measure from where you want them to start to where you want them to end. That will be your length. I’ve never used them but I would think 6”-12” would be a big deal in personal...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,591
Posted By flatford8
Re: Trip away in the33

I’m happy to see you on another trip!.....great pictures!......I can’t imagine the amount of work in painting those silos.....good stuff!.....Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By flatford8
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.

I’d start with a clean fuel filter and make sure the tank and fuel lines aren’t full of rusty crap. If there’s debris in any of those places, I’d take the carb apart and clean it also. When it dies,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,086
Posted By flatford8
Re: Installing a wiring harness

Are you a member of the EFV8 club?....Someone (or a couple people) may be able to help with the physical part and have some wiring experience......taking it to a shop may get quite expensive and they...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 483
Posted By flatford8
Re: Complicated Compression Ratio

If the heads are off the motor now, it’s the perfect time to check piston to head clearance with clay or aluminum foil balls.......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 685
Posted By flatford8
Re: Steering box mystery

When you’re driving, you have to remember to take as many left turns as you do rights!!.......No really, I have a ‘50 and a ‘51 with the horn wire that is routed down the steering shaft and it’s...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,234
Views: 359,166
Posted By flatford8
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck

Hey there Chris.....most of our snow is gone....rain today is washing the salt off the roads....but our half mile of dirt road is a muddy mess....it’s gonna be awhile before my car sees the paved...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,114
Posted By flatford8
Re: Find out more about my '37 fordor

I like it Tom.....and congrats on mastering posting pics.....videos usually go to YouTube with a link posted here.....Nice car!.....Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,114
Posted By flatford8
Re: Find out more about my '37 fordor

Sounds like an “old guy” is still taking really good care of your car.....LOL....some pics would be nice.....Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,188
Posted By flatford8
Re: Any value in a 21 stud flattie?

I have most of a ‘32 engine.....block, crank, cam, rods and pistons, oil pump, generator. Missing heads and intake. Somebody that has a use for it needs to own it....what’s something like that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 880
Posted By flatford8
Re: What have we got here?

I started driving in 1983.... I know I had it a lot easier in that Cabover Kenworth than the guys before me.........now you have a different license if the truck is an automatic or not.....Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 880
Posted By flatford8
Re: What have we got here?

Dave, thanks for the truck pics....you can see some similarities in the lines but it’s obvious they’re different trucks. I think a person could study these vehicles a great deal and still be...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 880
Posted By flatford8
Re: What have we got here?

I messaged Alan about the show.....I’ve seen all the old ones and read all the books.....I just picked up a book by the original authors son, about him.....We have BritBox at our house and frequently...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,040
Posted By flatford8
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,040
Posted By flatford8
Re: Troubleshooting Transmission '47 pickup

Gary.... here’s a pic of how I did my T-5 in a ‘51 Tudor. If you want a better one, I’ll get it today. I don’t know what your cross member looks like, but this might give you an idea of what you’re...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,050
Posted By flatford8
Re: NP435 to flathead?

Glad to see you’re keeping busy and staying out of mischief......LOL......Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,415
Posted By flatford8
Re: Pressure Testing a Block

I think he’s talking a 100# to pressure test the block Bud.....radiator is not involved....I’d be interested in Jacks answer........Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,415
Posted By flatford8
Re: Pressure Testing a Block

I do this same procedure, but I only wait a couple hours before I start my happy dance........Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,040
Posted By flatford8
Re: Troubleshooting Transmission '47 pickup

Gary.....turn the wheel one revolution and count the turns of the driveshaft......about 3 3/4 turns is 3.78.....a little more than 4 is 4.11.......3 1/2 is 3.54.......Mark
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