Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2021, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 704
Re: Are these EAB heads OK?
I have several 8BA and some RT kicking around, some must be good. I can look around see what there is when I get back up to Pa. next month
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Forum: Early V8
04-15-2021, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 123
39 Tonner
Too many things to do and no time/space so cannot leave it to wait for a few months extra to finish. Originally a 60 hp, has a 53 8BA and later trans, rear end.
Wheels were converted to 16”...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 436
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2021, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 364
Re: shifts hard
OR...find another and overhaul it, by then will be an expert and easy swap
I had a valiant that was wore out, recall it a PITA always locking up, manipulating it under the hood to free up. If I knew...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2021, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 936
Re: 3 Speed Trans Open Drive to Close Drive?
My jalopy has a 39 ish rear with 3.78’s, about the same year truck trans. I also had leftover 46 parts and put the later gears in the early case, good shape. Wish I didn’t, 1st seems tall and with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2021, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 867
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 543
Re: Machine shops in upstate NY
Other end of the state, I had my LB done at a shop in Mayville that does local dirt track motors but dad had flathead experience. Boiled clean, line hone and bore + 3 sleeves
Johnson race engines...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 816
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,698
Re: Where to buy 21 stud repro alu heads
I just want them to work.
I sand & polish, coat with clear engine paint. Look decent for a long time. Get a yellowish tint after awhile but like it even better.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2021, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,698
Re: Where to buy 21 stud repro alu heads
I talked to Don early last year and got his last pair of Eddy Meyer heads in May, they are for flat top. I wasn’t paying attention and used dome top on my LB so I planned on getting something from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,698
Re: Where to buy 21 stud repro alu heads
I talked to Don early last year and got his last pair of Eddy Meyer heads in May, they are for flat top. I wasn’t paying attention and used dome top on my LB so I planned on getting something from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2021, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,002
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2021, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,412
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,045
Re: Water Pump
DidnÂ’t know that about model A, recently acquired one (A) motor and
May see what parts I can throw together to use it for a flivver. If it fits
Cool use it
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,045
Re: Water Pump
Didn’t know that about model A, recently acquired one (A) motor and
May see what parts I can throw together to use it for a flivver
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,045
Re: Water Pump
I like to use temp gauges on both sides so I save any head mounted pumps. I am using one now that I drilled and brazed on a collar to get a sender in. Cooler to use 2 right side, greasable
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2021, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 578
Re: Banjo rearend rebuild
I am in the panhandle now will be going to Ft Myers later. I had come with parts to put together a project, not going to get to this season. I have put them together in a fixture on table top. Have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 708
Re: Rear End- Is it worth saving ?
Model A I think by wishbones. Looks like it was a kit, hardware may be repurposed somewhere. Maybe a bench top stand to use when rebuilding a banjo rear end.
Wheels are keepers
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,920
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 763
Re: oil pressure tank
I would look at a big truck junkyard for a lubefiner auxiliary filter.I had to pre-lube my reman 855 Cummins and the constructor had the filter setup and I filled it after I re-routed it with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,194
Re: 1936 Ford Pickup - New Engine and transmission
Sorry for my rash response, been there myself. I have also been scolded for my use of model A parts at cruise-in. Proper response is to show pics of the material I start with, and no restorer would...
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