Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 10:36 AM
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Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris, I'm with the others in saying it's good to see you back in the 'hood. I'm sure that little red comet could be a fun distraction if you happen to like keeping up with traffic and being...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
It'll buff out. That must be why it was suggested I hit those areas with some fine emery. Consider it done. Here's some of what got done yesterday. I'll shoot for getting the crank in today. The pump...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 173
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I have had a lot of flathead era ford trucks but the vast majority got here the hard way. My first flat V8 came from the island. Once the hook was set, I had haul them from the mainland. Oregon,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I'm no expert on the 8ba for sure, but I know I installed one in my '47 2 ton in 2014. I don't recall anything tricky or unusual. But wait, I may have used the forward set of crossmember holes for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Thank you once again Pete. The bottom photo shows a couple more parts I picked up from my friend that sold me his father in law's block collection. He had mentioned he had some more bellhousings and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
More very useable info here! This morning I cleaned and primered the truck pan as I wanted to know about the shiney bearings before it set the crank. Then I mowed about half of my gigantic lawn....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Dang, you guys are killin' me. All the stuff I need to know to be happy on a Saturday morning. I have had a longtime love of #2 permatex, sounds perfect for head bolts, on the graphtite rope I used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Thank you. From my search, many good engine builders here like the early timing gears in an 8ba. My nos aluminum cam gear is early type, so leaning in that direction. For now I will hold off on gear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Just the kind of info I need! I'm an early riser so consider that crank going in tomorrow morning. Should I install the crank gear with a hammer and pipe sleeve or draw it on with a stud and sleeve...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I guess I have always known the rear main runs under the crank, but it was that 8" long triangular die cast part that I thought had something to do with the seal, like somehow it was external. Been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Running ford king seeley gauges on 12 v
So Duecemac, If you were to run an old 6v ford vehicle on 12v today, what would YOU buy to adapt the instruments and get them reliable and accurate? Source? Part #? Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I now have all the valves installed and adjusted. Everything went well. After I cracked the lifter all the bolt squishing was lighter and at 40 in/lb they adjust firmly and none felt at all loose. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,812
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,503
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 11,513
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
'Adventures in used parts' The saga continues. I found I had a few guides that while they fit the valve nicely, the guide was somewhat loose in the block. 12 were a push through with hard thumb...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 06:50 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 1937 - changing gear advice
You should not have to double clutch this transmission with the exception of downshifting from 2nd gear into first. It sounds to me like your syncros may be worn out. There are others here that know...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 679
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 679
Re: Don't be afraid of shipping -Deals exist!!
I had a diesel engine shipped from Texas to Washington. Yellow Freight quoted me 1600.00. I found 'weshipengines.com' who charged me 400.00 and it arrived in of all things, a UPS semi. They find an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,598
Re: Running ford king seeley gauges on 12 v
I envision a little test station. Let's used compressed air. Starting with a good mechanical gauge and a good KS sender plumbed inline with your compressor at, say 30 psi. With a 6/12 battery...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 465
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 465
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 08:27 PM
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