Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 09:10 AM
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Re: 1937 Cad/LaSalle Trans
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/transmission-lasalle-transmission-gets-olds-tailshaft.185196/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 714
Re: 1937 Cad/LaSalle Trans
there was a good writeup on the hamb a guy did. had lots of pics too. it was a side shift but should help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Re: L100 cam
get a hold of pete on here. BUT idk if you can message him with only 1 post. welcome to the barn.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,790
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,774
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2023, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,790
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2023, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 492
Valve spring removal with heads on possible??
Have not tried yet figuring I would ask the pros before I try to wrestle them out. It’s a 59 block with mushroom stem valves and 185 isky springs.was wondering if I can get springs out of there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2023, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2023, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
Re: oil canister what am I missing?
Yes I have those gaskets the 3 big ones for the lid, not sure why I got 3 ?? Looks like there different thicknesses. And I did get the 2 small ones also. Something is missing have to check solvent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2023, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2023, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
oil canister what am I missing?
Seems I’m missing a bushing or something or I have wrong filter. It’s a motor craft fl-20. Way to much clearance. I tossed the old one now I am wondering if there was a reducer stuck on it. Oh it’s...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2023, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,977
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2023, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,977
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2023, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,977
Re: Fenton cast iron headers
Well I just got these a few weeks ago the dipstick tube just touched it no pressure on it so I think a slight bend is all it needs. Seems there is a indent in the casting but it is back farther....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,327
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,327
Re: 59 block questions
Must be some kinda phenomenon around here I looked at another block I had and it’s the same thing 59 block 3-1/16 bore and passes pencil test. Feels like it has a lot of meat in cylinder walls also....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 16,429
Re: Testing blocks in the home shop
GB looks real good what you got going on! Well I figured I should update my stuff here. So I had my plates on and soaked vinegar in block for a week and had a space heater in valley for about 6 hrs a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,327
Re: 59 block questions
Here’s my 59 block with 3-1/16 bores,and pencil test. I was told it was out of a40 which seems right on as all the parts on it were 40 ford. Also no factory relief. It did not have the rear main rope...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2023, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 887
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 431
will 8mm plug wires fit in 1942 crab cap???
I have a bunch of 8mm braided copper core spark plug wire i want to run. will it fit in a crab dizzy cap? The stock plug wires are 7mm correct? SO will the 8mm plug wires fit in distributor cap...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 954
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2023, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 954
Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve
I am looking for the same seal for mine. Pech33 mine looks exactly like yours with the brass washer on it. the seal was just crumbs when I took it out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2023, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 850
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2023, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 16,429
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