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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2015, 10:27 PM
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Posted By 34fordfan
Re: Valve lifter noise question

Hey guys: Been working on other parts of body and paint. Hoping to get it started again next week and see how it runs. I will keep you posted.
Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2014, 05:56 PM
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Posted By 34fordfan
Re: Valve lifter noise question

Lonnie:
Thanks - best detailed explanation yet. I've found specifications sometimes leave a bit to be desired. Know that only two cylinders are noisy, what would you look for?
Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,719
Posted By 34fordfan
Re: Valve lifter noise question

Using EAB heads - showed 60 ths. clearance when I put putty on top of piston and turned motor over. Neither head or valves showed any sign of metal to metal when inspected. Everything clean with no...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2014, 03:23 PM
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Posted By 34fordfan
Re: Valve lifter noise question

Sorry for the error - they are 90# at 2"
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
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Posted By 34fordfan
Re: Valve lifter noise question

Installed height is 65#
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 28
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Posted By 34fordfan
Re: Valve lifter noise question

Hey Guys - thanks for the suggestions. The motor is 52-53 with EAB heads. The motor mounts are on the water pumps so probably a truck block. Good solid block checked out before we bored out to 187...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2014, 11:21 PM
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Posted By 34fordfan
Valve lifter noise question

Hey Guys: I'm new to the Barn and saw the notice about what we could post so if this is off base, please advise me and I won't post any more questions. I have been building a 53 Ford flathead to put...
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