Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 12:56 PM
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Re: Brake drum question
I will guess that the studs hold the drum on the hub as originally done with the drum behind style. I have one car with the early 40 style drum over the hub that I can run the drum loose as like a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 383
Re: Columbia two speed differentials
Dean333, when its manually controlled I can use overdrive in 1st also, so in essence split 3 gears, gives you 6. For example, when cruising at 25-30 on a gravel road, 2nd is wound up tight, and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 383
Re: Columbia two speed differentials
I have a columbia behind my 59 ab, single carb, merc crank and cam, not a fire breathing
monster, and I love it. 4.11 gear set, mine is manually shifted, you get 6 gears now, and I use em. They...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 744
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 433
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 433
Re: Shop to pour and machine mains
There is "herm" , whats his name...sorry I forget, but he is an older guy famous in the A&T crowd for doing babit work, and he's in Iowa. ask on the A& T forums
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 140
Views: 9,775
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 140
Views: 9,775
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I believe you can just flip the cover of the oil pump over, to get a new surface. Check it with some 320 grit on a flat surface, like your fancy grinder or table saw bed.
Next, use your new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 140
Views: 9,775
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
That is one man sized wrench! I'll see that, and raise you one man sized vice grip.
I know, its brand X, but its so big it actually works. Got it at an old friends garage sale as he was in his...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,271
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,389
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 140
Views: 9,775
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I can relate. Theres a Lilac planted in the wrong place here by the chief gardener, that is now a pain to mow around, and several others that have completely blocked the road for mowing. "Its Ok,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 753
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,271
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 960
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,912
Re: 91 birthday today
Happy birthday Ron! Always enjoy your wisdom on the barn, may there be many more BD's
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install
To lock up the motor, you could remove one shift rod from the tranny, and put it in two gears at once...it will not turn over then. For this job, may be easier to just put it in gear with a block...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,826
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
Save the swing set frame for the hillbilly paint booth like I got. Hang lots of parts!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 537
Re: 47 Tonner pickup Tranny 4speed
That slot holds the shift lever in place. It is supposed to slide into a 1/4" pin, that sits in a hole in the threaded portion of the shift tower...right side I think. Many times they are worn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Drove 30mi round trip burned 1qt oil
I would just drive the heck out of it. Who knows, it may improve. Some marvels magic oil mixed in may even loosen up some stuck rings. drive it, it can't get worse!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 964
Re: Oil capacity clarification
Totally agree with Ken, put 5 quarts in and then punch mark, chisel mark, hacksaw mark, drill tiny hole like the newfangled cars have, take your pick
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,525
Re: Back end of a T-5
More off topic rambling from cas3 here...A big farmer near me went to Brazil in the 80's to look at buying farm land. They wanted to rent a four wheel drive rig as they knew they would be in rough...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 7
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