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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-06-2022, 01:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Please help identify 49-53 block

ihave that C1414 on the bel housing, and date stmped on the intake right side... but number had almost disapeared

Thank you all foryourhelp

The engine have a stamped rear idle gear cover so I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Please help identify 49-53 block

I know, I was curious, wanted to know more about that numbers..

thank you
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Please help identify 49-53 block

I try to know if it s a ford or mercury...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Cheaterpete
Please help identify 49-53 block

Dear Flathead addict

I have a 49-53 block in the shelves , number on belhousing are C1414

Any idea ?

Thank you

Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-31-2022, 02:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: 1950 Dana 44 Thrust washer

This is a rear axle from a 1951 F1, axle shaft broke... when openning the rear axle in order to change the shaft, the washers were there, next to the locker unit...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2022, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By Cheaterpete
1950 Dana 44 Thrust washer

Dear community

My friend Yuri broke an axle shaft on his 1950 f1, Dutchman sent us the correct axle shaft, but while checking it all, the 2 thrust washers are broken
Can someone sell me that part...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Flatty Friday: Shoving the new motor in the 33 coupe.

Super videos, thanks for sharing your work
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,989
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Stromberg eFire Dizzy

Just installed one on a 3.9l, with isky max 1, was running great for 10 min and died...
Stromberg still not respond to me. I use a 1.5 ohm pertronix coil, with carbon spark plug wires. wired from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,011
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Cam Timing question for the experts on Isky 1007B

I did have same issues with factory ISKY cams, I m now working with schneider, D&l, And Kiwil100 only.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Machining Valve Guides-Viton Stem Seals

Some French flathead got this modification from factory
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,807
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: flywheel weight removal ?

I reduce mine 35%, and it s all good in the roadster, make a significance difference
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,953
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: 3.25 gears in a deuce

I have a 32 roadster with 255 french flathead, full ported, literio l100 cam, milodon valves, lightweight flywheel, T5 and winters quick change, my car weight 980kg, my final gear is equivalent to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Main cap studs or bolts?

I use original army french flathead bolts, never had an issue
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,898
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: need advice on my cam choice for my shoe box

I know for the distributor, I already have a SBC distrib with pertronix.

For the cam, I didn t know about the duration, I should go with a 1007b in that case

Isky 1007b Duration : 256...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2017, 05:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,898
Posted By Cheaterpete
need advice on my cam choice for my shoe box

Hi everyone

I'm working on our familly car, a ford 1950 shoe box with original 8ba and 3 speed transmission

I have now upgraded the 3 speed to a 3 + OD, and I m now thinkin of installing the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,667
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Downside to mild cam?

Thanks, very nice article
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,520
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Flathead Cam recommendation

Literio L100, best choice ever
Forum: Early V8 10-26-2016, 04:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,260
Posted By Cheaterpete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2016, 02:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,148
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Block cleaning at home

Here is my procedure for block cleaning

1- hot water high pressure with different cleaner ( oven cleaner, or engine cleaner)
2- 3 dAYS in the tank with phosphoric acid
3- 2 days f Electrolytic...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Maybe another stupid question . shoebox door locker

Do you know how to do it for the trunk lock?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2016, 04:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: Maybe another stupid question . shoebox door locker

I found it! there is a screw behind the weatherstrip!

Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-30-2016, 02:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By Cheaterpete
Maybe another stupid question . shoebox door locker

I have to change the door lock system, by any chance any body have a clear explanation on how do I remove the old doors lock?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-23-2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: ford 1950 idler steering arm, need help

Done in 30 minutes, thanks again!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By Cheaterpete
Re: ford 1950 idler steering arm, need help

WOW, thank you!

I will do that tonite
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2016, 04:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By Cheaterpete
ford 1950 idler steering arm, need help

Hello

Could you help me, I have to change the idler arm on my 1950 ford, but how do you do it' I can t figure out how to take it off

Any explanation or pictures will be welcome

thanks
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