Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2021, 02:00 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 859
Re: What clutch would you use?
I have a 99a with 4 in and .040 over, stock cam and 97 carb, it would slip a 9in clutch no mater what springs I put in it.
go with a 10in and you wont have any problems
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,680
Re: Southside Obsolete
I buy lots of stuff from Fred , he is a great asset to our hobby.
who else would have NOS pedal bushes and shaft for our 33,
Thanks Fred
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 54
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 433
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,791
Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft
The only thing that I would like on my machine is some stuff ( software) that would map out the advance automatically ,rather than me physically do it ,
But as 35fordtn says ,it sure picks up ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,791
Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft
Great work,
I made my own distributor tester, brother in-law is an electrical guru who made his own electric motor bikes he is smart,
he made me the circuit board to drive the electric motor that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 433
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 4
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8ba adaptors
any one have a pic of the engine stay rods adaptors when fitting an 8ba into an early car.
Thanks Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 247
Re: 8BA noisy valve update
NO, you may be lucky enough to look in to the piston with one of those cameras on a stick thing, but head off is the best way.
Lawrie
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2021, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,154
Re: Stud removal; broken stud process Q.
I have just removed 96 studs from two V8 engines, all came out with no drama.
Step one, cut off all studs about 3/4 inch up from block with a 4 in angle grinder with a cutoff wheel,
step two, get a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,248
Re: Engine removal '38 deluxe
One thing I do on our 33 is to loosen the two rear trans engine mounting bolts so when you pivot up the front of the trans to get the. engine out you dont stress the mount.
and when you put the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 947
Re: Failing health
Mate had it, he is 65 ,changed his diet and lost a bit of weight and so far he is fine.
Take care ,
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 761
Re: Head gasket .Which way
I too use the best gaskets graphite ones,BUT if you have to remove the heads ,most times I need to factory puller, and to clean up the block surface is a pain, .I block all the water passages with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,495
Re: Aluminum heads
If you do swap out to the alloy heads, MAKE sure you check the piston to head clearance , do this over the whole top of the piston, I just been through this on my 99a engine, I removed the cast ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Selector fork minimum finger width?
Mart, I would weld it up with hard facing rod , BUT then you have to machine to the right thickness , and the right location, not all on one side.you can make a jig up and spin it in the lathe and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2021, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 576
Re: Brake knocking
I had a knocking every time I braked ,it was on the rear, was a loose shackle bush.
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,121
Re: Gosfast Gary from NY?
Gary was a real nice and helpful person,I got a set of valves and stuff from him just last week.
God speed Gary and know that the valve guides and seals you gave me did wonders for the 33, it did 5...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2021, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 401
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2021, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 723
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2021, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 723
French rods
Any one know where to get these from ,
Lawrie
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2021, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 5
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Main bearing supply
Can any one let me know what brands and where to get them for modern main bearings for the 39-48 blocks (clevite , King etc),other than NOS ones,I would like to get some for coming work in my shop....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 274
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2021, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 567
transmission case lube
Any one notice the subtle changes to the rear of the trans case to add more lube to the rear bearing.
I had a 35 case and a later one(pictured) on my bench together and the later one has a scollop...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 1,289
Re: Helmet Distributor Rebuild
and you need to set the points with the assembly installed in the housing, coil on and adjustment screw tightened
Lawrie
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