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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: Correct spray paint for 33/34 steering wheel

My recommend is an epoxy paint, rattle can, satin black. hard as nails. The satin hides hand prints better.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,668
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: The perfect "street engine"

A flatty blower like fromTom Roberts with a mild 6 lb boost(pricey but nice).
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By ken-r-mer
american speed 33

Anybody buy a 33 steel bodied roadster from American Speed33 in Detroit? I drove up to see the place and was impressed with a finished car they had on the floor. They didn't have any bodies to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 591
Posted By ken-r-mer
looking for a cd player (not changer)

Looking for a 12v dc stand alone multi disc cd player with remote. Not interested a radio hookup type. Is there even a type like what I described?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2022, 11:12 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,865
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: Let's start a junkyard fuel injection discussion

Currently running 2 - 1988 Ford Escort 2.0 TBI's mounted on an adapter plate on a Stromberg base and Megasquirt II software. The TBI's can be found on Ebay from $32 (used) to $150 (OEM) each, the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,865
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: Let's start a junkyard fuel injection discussion

Since 2015 I've been running 2 - 1988 Ford Escort 2.0 liter TBI's on my flathead V8 with mega squirt II software. I used 3/8" thick aluminum plate adapters mounted to 2 Stromberg 97 bases on an...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,561
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: Flatattack racing efi

http:///Users/kenrmer/Desktop/2FordEscortTBIs.jpg
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,561
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: Flatattack racing efi

http:///Users/kenrmer/Desktop/2FordEscortTBIs.jpegTBI's I have are from 2 - 1988 Ford Escort 2 liter 4 cylinders. A stock 239 flathead is 3.9 liters. Spent $100 for each on Ebay.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-31-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,561
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: Flatattack racing efi

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My inquiry is based upon my current setup. Currently i'm running 2 - 1988 Ford Escort TBI's (only $100 each on Ebay) mounted to an Offenhauser super...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,561
Posted By ken-r-mer
Flatattack racing efi

http:///Users/kenrmer/Desktop/2FordEscortTBIs.jpg

Anybody have any 1st hand experience with the E97 EFI system by Flatattack Racing in AUS?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-23-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By ken-r-mer
Lakester headers

Looking for install lakester headers on my 51 flathead in a '35 Ford 5 window coupe with no hood or engine side panels.

Speedway on their website says the patriot headers will not fit. Is that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,526
Posted By ken-r-mer
Flathead speed and machine

About 3-4 yrs ago I read where the owner of a side business called Flathead Speed and Machine was working on installing fuel injection into old Stromberg 97's. I tried multiple times to contact the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-25-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,307
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: ultimate flathead

I want what he's smoking.
Forum: Early V8 08-04-2019, 09:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 741
Posted By ken-r-mer
S-10 T-5 tail housing support

I have a S-10 T-5 in a 1935 Ford with a flathead V-8. Looking for a Chevy S-10 T-5 tail housing support connector between the tail housing and the aftermarket frame mounted steel plate . The...
Forum: Early V8 06-24-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,087
Posted By ken-r-mer
Mooneyes EFI

Looking for a pair of Mooneyes EFI units. They look like traditional Stromberg 2 barrel carbs.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-19-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,223
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: A stumble problem

But the EFI's ($100 each, out of a parts yard) have been leak free, and trouble free for over 4 years, unlike the old Strombergs I had. Just got tired of constantly cleaning the carb bodies and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-19-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,223
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: A stumble problem

Oh, the cam in the '35 is an Isky 77B, and Edelbrock aluminum heads (slightly higher compression than the stock heads) and the block was bored out to 254 cu.in w/ a stock 3 3/4" stroke. Was thinking...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-19-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,223
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: A stumble problem

Yes, I did, got them thru MSD.
One thing I looked at this morning were the advance springs. The one Bubba did for me for a stock flathead V8 in my F1 were a blue (medium gauge and a fine gauge...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-19-2017, 05:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,223
Posted By ken-r-mer
A stumble problem

I'm experiencing a stumble by what appears to be an intermittent electrical short when accelerating between the rpm ranges of 1800 and 2000. My theory: as I accelerate I occasionally hear the radio...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-19-2017, 05:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 764
Posted By ken-r-mer
A stumble problem

delete this post
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-10-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,077
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: A stumble that is elusive

It occurs less noticably by ear, but visibly when the laptop is hooked up and I'm watching the graphics when reving NOT under load.
My canister coil from MDS arrived today, I'll put it and take the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-10-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,077
Posted By ken-r-mer
A stumble that is elusive

8BA flathead:
12 volt system
Tuff Stuff alternator
Edelbrock heads
Mallory Unilite distributor
Pertronix old style coil
2 - 1988 Ford Escort TBI's on an Offenhauser super duel
Mega Squirt II...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,325
Posted By ken-r-mer
'35 Ford roof replacement

Does anybody know of a kit to replace the fixed roof covering of a 1935 Ford with a manual retractable roof? I've seen them on older VW's and other cars and was curious if there is a similar kit for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,939
Posted By ken-r-mer
Re: Flathead efi issue

In the case of the '88 Escort EFI bodies, the return lines are in the throttle body. So I do have the return lines, its just that they return from the throttle body and not a fitting just after the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,939
Posted By ken-r-mer
Flathead efi issue

I'm running a 49-53 Flathead w/ 2 - 1988 Ford Escort EFI throttle bodies controlled by Megasquirt II software. The Ford fuel specs for the Escort throttle bodies is between 35-45 psi. The existing...
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