Forum: Early V8
01-22-2016, 03:19 PM
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Flathead Engine Stand
This Engine Stand is for any Ford Flathead. It bolts to the exhaust ports, so you have access to any point on the engine. It is rated at 1250 lbs. and has heavy duty wheels.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2014, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 500
Views: 116,458
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2013, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,810
Re: Johnson lifters or not ?
Johnson lifters are much heavier than stock (unadjustable) FOMOCO lifters. Lighter is better. There is a significant difference in weight among the various Johnson-style lifters on the market. Shop...
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Forum: Early V8
01-04-2013, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,028
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2012, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 14,931
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2011, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,611
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2011, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,772
Re: Flathead V-8 Engine Stand/Adaptor
I bought one from Stumpy's, and was surprised to discover that the round shaft was EXACTLY the same diameter as the hole in my engine stand. No clearance.
I ended up cutting the shaft off Stumpy's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2011, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,148
Re: Flat head Motor Stuck
One slick method I read about was to jack up the front end, put a socket wrench with a long handle on the crank pulley bolt and lower the car such that the weight of the car rests on the socket...
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Forum: Model-A
01-09-2011, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,148
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Forum: Model-A
12-28-2010, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
'29 Coupe Seats
Free to Good Home
'29 Coupe seats including Rumble seat.
The seats are upholstered in beige cloth, the rumble seat is in black vinyl. Both are in good condition.
I'm building a street rod and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,306
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2010, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,306
Steering Wheel Restoration
I have a very rough steering wheel to be restored/recast.
The ads for Quality Restorations and Koch's both look impressive.
Has anyone out there used either one?
Any recommendations?
Thanks for...
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Forum: Early V8
11-03-2010, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,658
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Forum: Late V8
11-03-2010, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
4 Spoke Steering Wheel
Looking for a white plastic 4 spoke steering wheel from the mid '50's. This was sold at Ford dealers as an after market accessory. It has a horn ring with the Ford emblem in the center, as I recall.
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Forum: Early V8
11-03-2010, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
4 Spoke Steering Wheel
Looking for a white plastic 4 spoke steering wheel from the mid '50's. This was sold at Ford dealers as an after market accessory. It has a horn ring with the Ford emblem in the center, as I recall.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2010, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,749
Re: Flathead to c-4
I just completed the AOD to 8BA install, using Speedway's kit. This is my 2nd use of this kit, and it went well EXCEPT the instructions are not too clear and complete. For example, you need to use...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2010, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,489
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2010, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,489
'29 Rumble to Trunk
I have a '29 Coupe with a rumble seat that I want to convert to a trunk.
Is it true that I can just flip the lid around, or is there a different curvature to the rumble vs. trunk.
Another...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2010, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,111
Re: Spark Retard or ?
Thanks for the help.
This is a real adventure.
Who knew I would need to be so intimately involved with the ever-changing needs of an engine. The advances in technology over the past 81 years are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2010, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,111
Spark Retard or ?
I have a '29 Roadster that is an aging restoration, but looks original (stock). I'm new to the Model A and its quirks, so please be patient with my dumb questions..
Per instructions, I push the...
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Forum: Model-A
07-07-2010, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,589
1929 Roadster
1929 Roadster. Older restoration done well. This is an all steel, original, un-molested rust free car. The picture doesn't lie - it's really as good as it looks.
It starts right up and runs good....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2010, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,396
'29 Roadster Body Removal
I just got a '29 Roadster, and am about to start on a body-off restoration.
It looks like there's not a lot of rigidity there, like there is in a coupe, and my concern is in picking it up off the...
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Forum: Early V8
06-06-2010, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,874
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Forum: Early V8
06-04-2010, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,874
Free to Good Home
'46 Front Spring. Metal wrapped with grease fitting.
(2) 8BA starters w/Bendix springs
(2) 8BA Oil Pans w/ hole in side for Motor City Oil Pump that didn't work.
(2) 8BA Distributors
(1) 8BA...
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Forum: Early V8
05-30-2010, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,615
Flathead Engine Stand Piece
Looking for the engine stand part that bolts to the block at the exhaust ports. I have an engine stand, but it connects to the bell housing.
I've seen this piece on the old Fordbarn, but I can't...
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