Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:54 PM
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Re: 8BA Bell housing
So, to go the other way using the Mercury bell housing I can use the truck starter plate and use the seal . I have both starter plates but only have a Mercury bell housing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 3
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8BA Bell housing
When using the 8BA truck bell housing with the large round bolt circle for the transmission does it matter weather or not if you use the stamped steel Mercury bell housing as long as you use the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 01:55 PM
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Views: 381
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 336
Re: Lincoln pinion backlash
I have it written down with other notes and bearing and pinion seal number from when I rebuilt my 39 Zephyr rear axle. . I’m away from the shop now but maybe later this afternoon.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 395
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 546
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,377
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 4,108
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 690
Re: Helmet Distributor Issues
If you block off the passenger side points the driver side should be set at 22 1/2 degrees dwell. Then remove the block and set the passenger side to obtain 36 degrees total.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 467
Re: Cam Specs Again
That’s what I’m thinking also. Based on the looks of the top of the lobes it has a lot of duration.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 467
Re: Cam Specs Again
It’s an old regrind but never run. It’s in an Isky box but not sure it’s an Isky cam.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 467
Cam Specs Again
Picked up this 8BA cam yesterday. Has no card in the box. Anyone have any information about it ? Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 952
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 792
Re: Navarro aftermarket heads
Pete, got any preferences? I’ve got a pair of Navarro heads on my 59 A and they’re good. I did have them machined to achieve.040 clearance above the piston . I bought these heads back in the 1990’s...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 96
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Re: Break-in gone wrong!
I’d change the pump since you have it out. Sounds like everything else has checked out but the pump is an easy change.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 879
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 879
Re: Radio repair
This guy has repaired and converted three radios for me. Quick turnaround.
https://www.car-radio-conversions.com/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 359
Re: 1940 ford deluxe light switch
The switch housing has a tiny hole in the side opposite the wire connections . Stick a small wire like a paper clip in the hole and push on it while pulling the knob out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 4,108
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 04:35 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,378
Re: New build overheating
There’s your problem. I bought one to put in my 40 sedan and my new stock 221 would not cool. I concluded that the block must have a crack somewhere and pushing exhaust gases into the water jackets....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,378
Re: New build overheating
Keep advancing the timing until the engine pings under load then back it off a tad. What kinda radiator you have ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 690
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