Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2020, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 377
Re: Roof rack
My roof rack would be for hockey equipment and such so a rear luggage rack would make it smell like exhaust.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 377
Roof rack
Is there any bolt on style roof rack available for a 35 sedan? I wouldnt mind modifying the rack to fit but definitly dont want to drill into my car. Ive seen those drip rail clamp-on type but my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2020, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 323
Intake gasket failure
Ive noticed now on 2 seperate engines that im having an issue of the outside of the heat riser holes tearing away from the intake gasket. Is this a common issue or should I be looking for a cause? ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2020, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 968
Re: Model A Ford Trunks
I was able to make mone by cutting kerfswhere the bend was and forming over the sides. I tried to soak/steam and just wasted money on firewood. Looks tacky from the underside but its usually closed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2020, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 294
Re: 1935 coupe-transmission removal
Ive taken it out the inside several times now. Actually pretty quick if everything goes the way it should. Maybe 2 hours or so. If you pulled the tranny mount off and obviously the shift tower im...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2020, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 519
Re: Rough spot
The 41t is on the heads. Nothing cast on the bellhousing. The vibrations happens in neutral or on the road. Had the flywheel balanced with the clutch cover before install. This happened wth both...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2020, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 519
Rough spot
Ive got my rebuilt 41T motor swapped into my 35 sedan. It seems as though there is a rough spot right around 2100 -2400 rpm. Is this standard on these flatheads? The original motor had a little...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2020, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 732
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2020, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 732
Crab distributor initial setup
Im trying to install an electronic crab distributor -speedway 910-8353 in my 39 motor. The engine starts and runs but id like to get some more info on adjustments. Is this thing adjusted by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2020, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 340
Reverse eyed spring with Mitchell OD?
Has anyone done this? I am working on a 35 sedan and would like it to sit just a bit lower. However the Mitchell OD doesnt look like it has too much more room over it. Just curious if I need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2020, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 781
Re: Flywheel/clutch suggestions?
No problems with chatter. Just kind of cheap insurance to not pull this motor back out. Definitly replacing the disc tho! I know there is a million shops out there but i’ve gotten ahold of 1 that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2020, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 781
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2020, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 781
Re: Flywheel/clutch suggestions?
Ok so looks like I’ll go with the earlier flywheel with the 9” seeing as I can barely find a machine shop around here that will resurface/balance a flathead flywheel and thought I was crazy about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2020, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 781
Re: Flywheel/clutch suggestions?
Ok so use the current 11” flywheel and get a 9” pp and clutch? What is the downside of the 36 setup? Is it heavier or somethin? Also what would be the downside of the 11” clutch? Thanks for all the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2020, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 781
Flywheel/clutch suggestions?
Ive started swapping my tired 35/36 motor trans combo for a rebuilt 39 combo. Currently the 39 setup has what appears to be a flywheel and pressure plate for an 11” clutch. The original is setup...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2020, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Re: 38 heads
Im positive this is a 24 stud engine with center outlets. I just wanted to make sure there was no issue with waterways or clearance for some wierd reason since it is a 38 and all those heads called...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2020, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Re: 38 heads
Thanks. I was looking at the finned aftermarket like the edelbrock or offy heads but they all say 39-48.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2020, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
38 heads
Anyone know if all the 24 stud center outlet heads are interchangeable? I have a 38 24 stud that im toying with some aftermarket heads on. However when browsing everything says 39 or later but im...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2020, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,203
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2020, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,698
Re: Copper in oil?
Im 90 percent sure this is copper. Unfortunately i did t spot it oluntil i dumped the pan into a larger jug of other used oils.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2019, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,698
Copper in oil?
I changed the oil on my 35 with what I believe to be the original motor. Just a tad bit of gray sludge on the cap which seems like good news but when inspecting the catch pan there are several...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2019, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 535
29 right tail light
Is there a source for the right drum style tail-light without the license plate frame? ive found the light post and drum light but without the backing that is integrated into the license plate frame
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2019, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,205
Re: Rebuilt engine
Thanks for the info. I have rebuilt a few engines but not flatheads. Definitly was going to pull the intake and oil pan and go from there. Oiling through the gauge port seems like my best bet is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2019, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,205
Rebuilt engine
What would be necessary if acquiring an older rebuilt engine? This particular engine would be a 24 stud engine rebuilt 6 years ago and stored indoors. The rebuild has been verified by reciepts as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2019, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 895
Re: 39 or 40 truck motor
So will this motor bolt right in with the 39 water pumps? Or do i need spacers? What else should i be looking at like exhaust or anything? I plan on running an alternator and an electric fan as thats...
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