Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable
This has always been a fear of mine as well. I got a length of appropriately sized cable and hooked it to the latch and put a loop on the end. I then routed it to a place behind the grille where it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 95
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA
Get an Optima Red Top 6 volt. 800 CCA and all of mine have lasted well over ten years. Kind of expensive (about $200) and funny looking as well. If that bothers you, you can get a Faux case and top...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 602
Re: Where’s my water going?
I believe you have a fresh engine. The last one I had built (a 327 SBC) must have been built on the tight side of tolerances, because it would overheat if I let it idle for more than a couple of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 598
Re: Dome head 3 1/16 +005 anyone
While I wouldn't go so far as recommending it, I can't see the harm if the weights are substantially the same and they had the same head configuration (domed vs. flat top).
As a matter of fact, I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,131
Re: V8 Engine
Don't the V860's use a special starter? I don't really know, but most other components are different. If so, it could be a problem. just a heads up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 976
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Re: Compression and flow
I like your way of thinking; especially the last paragraph. Lately, I have found that if you can get the quench right, everything else follows and little extra work is required. There are exceptions,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,131
Re: V8 Engine
I ran a marginal starter for years on my '51. it always started (sometimes just barely) so the old "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mindset prevailed. In 2016, I pt a new engine in the car and in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,131
Re: V8 Engine
Make sure all of the factory grounds (battery to block, block to frame, frame to body) are present and working while you're at it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 859
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 859
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 404
Re: 53 convert
A couple of sources I have had success with for odd-ball stuff like this are Southside Obsolete ("barndfind08" on this forum) and Shoebox Central, who seem to have a bunch of used parts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 697
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.
I'm curious; what is your reasoning behind this statement?
A good running flathead makes plenty of vacuum (>20 inches). Is there a difference between 6 volt vacuum and 12 volt vacuum?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 607
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 923
Re: Seen on Facebook
That's a pretty accurate representation of an early fifties Ford Pickup. I'm impressed, as they usually end up as a generic lump.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,058
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,812
Re: 91 birthday today
Happy Birthday as well, Ron. It's always a pleasure reading your posts. (I think the 258 ci flathead is a good combination too!)
I wish you many more!:)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 542
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 542
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 542
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Re: Change from 16 inch wheels to 15 inch wheels
Check the date codes on the tires. Radials (from the sizes you provided) get kind of "iffy" after 10 years. Who knows how old they were when installed 11 years ago?
It's probably time for new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 542
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 346
Re: Oil Pressure Sender... 6v & 12v
Ford senders DO NOT work by "resistance". They operate on the "King-Seeley" principle that uses bi-metal strips and points that open and close at changing frequencies. Thus is why folks get weird...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 3,599
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,746
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