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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Woodruff Key for Mercury Crankshaft

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/engine-partsprices-pg2.htm


This should do it


Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-01-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 982
Posted By Ronnie
Re: 8ba question

Isn't that be Berry Cam



Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-03-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-31-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Posted By Ronnie
Re: 59A adjustable lifters having wear problem

^^^^^^ I agree



Otherwise it could become an expensive venture.



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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-21-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 958
Posted By Ronnie
Re: off-topic

They are known to have battery of defenses to prevent theft.


Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,242
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Con rod pin bushing

I think it is tub "lol"



Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-03-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,090
Posted By Ronnie
Re: King bearings 8ba rebuild

They are a player in the bearing business.


Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-09-2022, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,890
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Do I have a mercury crank?

You will find your answer here



https://myflatheadford.com/identify-4-mercury-crankshaft/




Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,476
Posted By Ronnie
Re: What's I got? 8ab Merc

Follow Tubs info it really doesn't matter it is an 8ba.


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By Ronnie
Re: 40 valve removal

This should get you going not really a fun job. (32 to 48)

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_valveremoval_tools-1.htm


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-01-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 814
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Ring gap

https://www.hastingspistonrings.com/tech_tip/checking-compression-ring-gaps/


Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-27-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By Ronnie
Re: 51 Merc into 1940 fordor flywheel clutch questiond

You can only use an 8ba flywheel. Others will chime in about your other questions.


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-14-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,179
Posted By Ronnie
Re: 8BA cam position

Just use small block chevy rod nuts they work fine many on the barn have used them.There is no difference in how you use them and don't require anything else just install and torque them,45/50 ft lbs...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-30-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,183
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Welding supply truck explodes

Yup that works no problem

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-30-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,183
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Welding supply truck explodes

What do you weld with oxy,with a tig welder?


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By Ronnie
Re: 8BA piston

Post a picture of the hole as tig welding may be out of the question. That welding option is easier said than done especially in the car. By the sounds of it the hole size needs to be determined....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Piston ring advice needed

https://egge.com/product/piston-ring-set-11/ also here



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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Piston ring advice needed

Is this a 3 ring piston? 32 to 45 with an aluminum ford 3 ring piston 85 90 hp. 121 Hastings


Also a 3 ring piston steel and a alum replacement piston 85 90 hp 122 Hastings set .


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-07-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Need piston ring information

524S-030 is a single set of rings for one piston.


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By Ronnie
Re: An alternator discussion

https://www.youtube.com/c/alternatorman/videos


You will find lots of info here

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,160
Posted By Ronnie
Re: LED brake lights update

https://www.ledlight.com/6-volt-positive-ground-automotive-led-lights.aspx


These guy's have you covered
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2022, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By Ronnie
Re: New valve guides

You can also use green retaining compound an lock them in. Install bronze guides before you install them. That requires some bronze tooling but works good.


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By Ronnie
Re: New valve guides

SBI or Qualcast will work fine. What does your local machine shop sell?


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,495
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Flathead Spark plug Thread Repair

Yes they do a good job


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,961
Posted By Ronnie
Re: Walt Dupont

He will be missed


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