Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2013, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,214
Re: 8ba engine going in '40 sedan problems
Gentlemen, again. Turns out that the flywheel that was installed on my 8ba engine was not an early flywheel as I had mentioned earlier. I was lead to believe that it was a 59ab which in fact it is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2013, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,214
Re: 8ba engine going in '40 sedan problems
Thank you gentlemen. After I pull the engine and see what my engine builder did to use the early flywheel, I'll report back to you. And when I've taken your advice and got my '50 flywheel resurfaced...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2013, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,214
Re: 8ba engine going in '40 sedan problems
Let me get this straight.I failed to mention that the crank is a Merc 4". Does that have the same bolt pattern as my 8ba flywheel ? I'm assuming that you guys will tell me that it does. Anyway, I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,214
8ba engine going in '40 sedan problems
Greetings; I have installed a warmed over '50 truck, 8ba into my '40 sedan and am having problems with clutch and pressure plate. Engine is in the car and starts and runs great. Went to drive to the...
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Forum: Early V8
02-20-2013, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,428
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Forum: Early V8
01-14-2013, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,891
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2012, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,781
Re: Flathead distributor "service"
Bubba, I received your dist. last week, it looks great ! I'm taking your advice and buying a Bosch Blue coil. My question is kinda simple for some but can I paint it black ? Don't want a blue coil,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2012, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,598
Re: cleaning sludge from inside engine
Thanks a heap ! It might be next weekend before I get a chance to work on it again. I'll take a big breath and enjoy it and learn from it. Wish I knew how to post pictures, oh well thats another days...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2012, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,598
Re: cleaning sludge from inside engine
@46ford, my engine is bolted to an engine test stand that I built this winter, so its accessability is not an issue.I will mount it on an engine stand so I can roll it over. I believe it to be 1950 ?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2012, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,598
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2012, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,598
Re: cleaning sludge from inside engine
What is the best place or book on installing the rear main and pan gasket? I've had no experience on any of this,but I'm willing to learn.Please explain it in laymans terms as if you were maybe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,598
Re: cleaning sludge from inside engine
Ok, sounds like i'll drop the pan. Whats the best way to reinstall pan when I'm done.I'm a rookie, and don't want to cause a leak or open a can of worms in duing this.Also what solvent would you use,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2012, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,598
cleaning sludge from inside engine
Good morning, I am now ready to install my alum. heads and 2x2 intake that I learned to polish here on the site. Uncle Max did his magic on a couple of carbs for me also. Yesterday I pulled off the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2012, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2012, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Acoupla questions
Greetings folks, I have 2 questions to ask. 1st: why are the exhaust manifold bolts different sizes on my 8ba? The front ports are 7/16", the middle & rear are 3/8". Got to be a reason for this. 2nd:...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2012, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,299
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2012, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,595
Re: 40 radiator top hose to 53 water neck
I just purchased 2 new water necks from Flathead Jack. He has the 1 3/4" in stock. Now, who sells the bigger hose to fit, I was thinking of buying the early hose and just cutting to fit. Will that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,343
Re: JWL Book
Thanks for all your responses, The checks are in the mail, so to speak !
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,343
JWL Book
Good morning,I keep hearing of this book by JWL, and how everyone should read it, as one that doesn't know any better, could you shed some light on the name of the book and where to purchase it ? The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2011, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 208
Views: 44,002
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2011, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,746
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2011, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,746
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2011, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,746
Beginners guide to polishing Alum. heads & intake
Greetings, I would like to try my hand at polishing a pair of Edelbrock heads and an Offy 2x2 intake.They are all new and I don't want to mess them up. I don't know if I have the proper tools to do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2011, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,935
Pulling engine in '40 sedan
Greetings, What are the proper steps in pulling the engine in my '40 sedan. I guess I mean that I do not want to invent the wheel when it comes to pulling it out.I would like to leave the trans in.I...
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