Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2018, 06:55 PM
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Views: 8,736
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2018, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,750
Re: Adjusting Flathead V8 Lifters
I have a 400jr and it is a pita to adjust. I have to measure the clearance then raise the lifter in the bore and adjust by trial and error. So drill the holes if it is not too late.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2017, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2017, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2017, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,887
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2017, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,035
Re: 8BA Crankshaft pulley problem
I have a 51 or 52 8rt engine and the pulley from it has an S stamped in it but no 8ba outer diameter at pointer is 6 3/4 inch. It has a support length of two inches. One solution would be cut your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2017, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,846
Re: Fuel pump stand which gaskets ?
I put one together that had been filed and a mix of parts. My fuel pressure was too high flooding my Stromberg carburetor. I added 2 extra gaskets to lower fuel pressure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2016, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,125
Re: blower on a 4bbl intake
I used a one inch plate with a fifth hole in the middle and have a pop off valve on the side of the manifold and I needed it on first drive due to magneto and carb problems. I run a max of 4 psi of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2016, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,125
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2016, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,969
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2016, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,969
Re: Using 12volts on 6 volt starter
The 12 volts works great on a 6 volt starter but do not crank very long without cooling time. My guess is no longer than 5 seconds. The tighter the engine the more current the starter will draw and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2016, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 19,093
Re: Torque tube seal-need a quick fix
I did not take out the center bearing when I shortened the torque tube and always thought I made a mistake until now. My lazy mistake may be my oil flow dam.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2016, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 9,236
Re: Vapor lock
People who have posted about problems were at altitude after pulling long grades. Even water boils at a lower temperature at high altitude. Ask any cook who has tried to cook in the mountains.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2016, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,665
Re: 12V Battery choices
I went to my local Costco with my tape measure and they had a large rack of many batteries for me to choose from. Also visited local auto parts stores but Costco was cheaper. It was not perfect but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2015, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,326
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2015, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,800
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2015, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2015, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,855
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,781
Re: Remote oil filter plumbing
I used 3/8 and my cold oil pressure is lower than hot pressure indicating to me that the hose should be a little bigger. Pressure is measured after oil is returned to block.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,004
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2015, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Re: Generator restoration and 12v conversion
There are complete rebuild kits for later 12v generators that include 12v armature field coils brushes and bearings. everything fits except the rear bearing is too large for the early rear plate and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2015, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,367
Re: Valve Adjustment on 49-53 V8
I have adjustable with a .400 high lift cam and they need adjustment too often. They loose their torque retention because the screw is out further with less thread engagement
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2015, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,782
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2015, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,782
front main seal
I have an 8ba flathead with about 1500 miles on rebuild I used the one piece lip seal and have a leak. I am old and have always used the rope seal I left the spiral groove in the crank. Is that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2014, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Re: Head studs
If you can find a large T handle it puts less side load on bolt or stud than a long breaker bar and lets you use two hands to apply even torque.
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