Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2021, 10:04 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2016, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,691
Cast vs Stamped bell housings
What is the functional difference between a "cast and stamped" bell housing? What makes one work and the other not on an 8BA install?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2016, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Oil pan clearance
Installing 8BA in 1937 pu will the oil pan clear? If not what will?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2013, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,578
Re: Hot engine
ford3, Thanks, you are right. To all others thanks for the info.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,578
Re: Hot engine
You guys are over thinking my question. My 37 pu has an overheating problem. I've done all the things recommended on The Ford Barn but, was thinking.........how hot can this flathead get. I have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2013, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,578
Hot engine
How hot can a flathead get before it will lock up?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2013, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,252
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2013, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,708
Re: 1936 Ford Pickup
I have a little 37 pu, love my truck.https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=141900&stc=1&d=1376746721
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2013, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,969
Re: Vinegar flush
Mike, Yes my radiator boiled over the first time, it took two days to clean up and polish my paint. I may try vinegar one more time, then use the baking soda. I removed a lot of rust but like you I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2013, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,969
Vinegar flush
Over the past few weeks I have flushed my radiator/engine three times with vinegar. Drained and flushed with water, refilled with vinegar, etc. etc.
Fresh vinegar has been in the radiator over 20...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2013, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,084
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2013, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,084
NAPA condenser
Is the NAPA condenser #IH-200 used for 6 or 12 volts, I have the 6 volt system. I'm new at this.
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2013, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,210
Head torque?
How much do I torque the 37 head bolts and what is the pattern?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2013, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,788
Re: Normal temperatures
G.M. Thanks for the info, I'm thinking of sending the distributor to Bubba's shop for a rebuild. My truck starts quickly and runs well, but I'm I have been told my timing may be off. How much effect...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2013, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,788
Re: Normal temperatures
That temp on the head below the hose is 203-208 taken with my infrared thermometer. Below that on the center of the exhaust manifold temp is 350+ is that too hot, could it be the cause for the head...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2013, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,788
Normal temperatures
I have a real problem with my 1937 pickup boiling over. What temperature is "NORMAL" at the top of the radiator at the hoses, at the center of the at the hoses and on the exhaust manifolds after a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2013, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 179
Views: 34,051
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2012, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,901
Re: Amp Gauge Wiring
Thanks to Bill and Lawson for the help on rewiring. Now if I had a working ammeter, well you know. Any one have a working 37 ammeter that you you could let go?
Thanks Jim, let me know info, price,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,901
Re: Amp Gauge Wiring
What is the "CORRECT DIRECTION" of the wire? Looking to replace mine as soon as I can find one that works. Can't remember how it was wired.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2012, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,199
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