Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:39 PM
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Just for informational fun, here is some information that I captured from Barney Navarro in the early 2000's - specifically related to pop-ups and his then experimental "High-Dome" heads.
He and I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:53 PM
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Re: 32 press on cam gear
From my perspective, I just don't rust any of the fiber gears at this point. Maybe they'll work fine (given the limited spring pressure of a 32 engine), but why take a chance. I'd find an aluminum...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 294
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
I think your method is just fine. Maybe not as dimensionally accurate as a big doming tool in a big milling machine, but good enough. Also, one needs multiple doming tools - for the two quite...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:20 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 294
Views: 18,570
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
The block has been decked - as having the piston a bit above the deck is not a bad thing - as it helps tighten up the quench without having to mill the heads a bunch. If you think about it, you have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 09:29 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 860
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: 1932 Ford shock absorbers taking them apart
I knew there had to be some sort of "band-clamp" tool to pull the covers . . . thanks for sharing the whole set of tools. I could make most of them - but I have to decide if this is more important...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 294
Views: 18,570
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 294
Views: 18,570
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Great News! Is it good that you have a bunch of parts to choose from and that you're taking the time to get this all figured out. You definitely don't want .025 over the crown as once that fills...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Odd Frame Repair?
Think about how different the roads of today are as compared to the past -- these cars took a beating as compared to what we're all used to now.
If that was my frame, I would cut/remove that ugly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 294
Views: 18,570
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
It "appears" as if the clearance is getting closer toward the crown of the piston . . . so as Mart noted, make sure you measure the clearance on the crown area as well.
This is why I like the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 91
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Re: My next flathead build?
From looking at the lettering in the casting . . . sure looks like a C59A moniker to me?
Given that this is a Canadian block, the "rules" that IronTrap noted do not apply. The block also has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
I'd get a 24" Starret . . . you should be able to find a good used on eBay. Make sure you get the thicken one (that isn't flexible). Another option is McMaster-Carr - and a precision ground and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 05:07 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Cam Gear Alignment?
The cam gear can only bolt on the cam in a single index/location - due to how the bolt holes are configured. It should have a marking on the outside edge to denote the indexing to the crankshaft...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 294
Views: 18,570
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Any sort of cheap modeling clay works fine --> just make a couple 1/4" round "snakes" and place two of them on a piston crown (or in the chamber) -- one horizontally and one vertically. Putting a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:37 PM
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Views: 860
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 294
Views: 18,570
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
You'll not have too much compression - just make sure you have enough piston to head clearance (squish).
You want about .040 to .045 with the gasket in place (above the piston). As long as you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: High RPM problem, thoughts?
Curious as to what you called "re pops" . . . are they the ones from Speedway, or are they the ones that Clive makes from England? (These are the ones you'd want).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 294
Views: 18,570
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 3,028
Re: My next flathead build?
Yeah, the deck surface of that block is a bit strange . . . like a Merc 'Keystone" block from 39 - 42. Hopefully you end up with a good block - you're certainly putting the work into it!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,197
Re: Oil leak
I'm with Kube - it surely won't hurt the situation. Another potential is for there to be an issue on the rear cover that bolts to the block behind the flywheel -- it has a thin gasket and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 248
Re: 59-AB engine components
You've been given a good list of solid vendors. My suggestion is to figure out the complete package that you'll be needing and then shop the entire package with 3rd Gen, VanPelt and Reds. Then...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,197
Re: Oil leak
That sounds like a good "next steps" plan to me. If that doesn't work out, then you'll have to pull the engine and get into it deeper.
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