Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2019, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 197
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Re: First Flathead Build
They didn’t photograph well but there was one in a port that was unrepairable and another that went from a port straight into the adjacent bore. And a bunch more besides
It was done by mag...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Got everything back
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190823/50a6dde348a7e039eeccfa295332cf76.jpg
Definitely some bad cracks...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2019, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
I did. Got some new tools, learned a thing or two. I really felt I was making progress towards the hot rod I’ve always wanted, but will just need to find something else.
I think I’ll clean up /...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2019, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Bad news. Machine shop called and says the block is unusable. Lots of cracks with some going into the bores...
Pretty disappointed
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2019, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Ready to get checked out
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2019, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Moving on!
Getting the pistons separated from the rods. Looks good so far.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190806/0da92af4c6c7f3695229ea8ae5fa25cd.jpg
Question; reuse the rods or get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2019, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Big day! Got the works dropped off at the shop. I’ll know next week what the actual condition is.
Billy (the son) owns it now, but Ted is still there and he cut his teeth on flatheads. Very happy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2019, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2019, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
The machine shop is going to bake the block so I’m not sure that leaving it in is ideal.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2019, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
I’m worried about punching it out as I’d hate to damage it. Is this a part that should be replaced every time?
I’m planning next to make a puller out of a piece of strapping with a few bolts,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2019, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
I’ll keep working on that nut.
In the meantime, time for liftoff!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190729/c5140835b0a4fa19a0c1552d049eed42.jpg
Got it on a temporary bench...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2019, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
What exactly is this but on the intake for? I’m having a hell of a time getting it off.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190729/0fc5de66dc171881d39186c0385f4e49.jpg
I’m aiming to drop...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2019, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
I’m kind of leaning towards an early s10 tranny, driveshaft and rear. Keep it as simple as possible.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2019, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
First Flathead Build
Not to hijack my own thread, but I’m planning ahead. When the engine is done I’m planning to get a T5, rebuild it, and mate them up. Then I’m thinking of rear end.
Question: should I do an s10...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2019, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
First Flathead Build
I might just run a strap through the bores and call it a day
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2019, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Finally got this bolt that was in the head to break loose. Turns out all it needed was a gallon of 50/50 and 200 hammer strikes. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2019, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
I know I know.... I’d already drilled the hole so thought I’d give it a try
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2019, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
What is this thing and why is it only in one head? One way valve?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2019, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Question; the machine shop I’m going to use does a back/shot blast process. I’m going to have them do the block, heads, etc. Should I break down the water pumps and have them do those too?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2019, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Oh and trying to extract the sheared bolts definitely didn’t work. Broke my extractor in two.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190713/983e174281f6ecb4f3dba70ebbdf5684.jpg
This is the kick in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2019, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Progress!
Did someone recommend a 12” x 3/16 drill bit? Because that made short work of drilling out the lifter bores!...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2019, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
Great tip, thanks! I’ll probably do just that.
For the record I’m from the colonies so am well aware of spammers, shifters, and the like
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2019, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
That is great thanks. I don’t have a mig so maybe time to get a little unit... I’ve got a big stick welder but the new garage isn’t wired for it yet.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
A little progress. Got the mushroom off
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Then got the two sheared bolts drilled out. Damned if I can find my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 197
Views: 38,554
Re: First Flathead Build
I was thinking pressure gauge. Sure doesn’t want to come off!
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