Forum: Early V8
05-25-2022, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 60hp Ford Flathead
The engine sold. It's going to Ohio to be put in a 37 Coupe. Thanks to all that looked at the engine.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2022, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 915
Re: Crankshaft bung plugs
The plugs should be in when balancing. Take the plugs and weigh them that is the amount that the balance will be off if left out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2022, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 996
Re: Valve seats
We just put a small bead with the TIG you do not need to weld all around the seat. Three spots normally will shrink them. I no longer can see good enough and keep my hands still so this job has been...
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Forum: Early V8
04-02-2022, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 527
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2022, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,162
Re: A disapointed customerr
Once it leaves your hands it is not your reasonably. I would cringe some times when i would hand a costumer a crankshaft and bearings knowing they did not have the knowledge to install it. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2022, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,282
Re: Water pump resurfacer tool
Love the old tools. It is nice to see the kit complete. When you get it to work show us some pictures or video we just might learn something.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2022, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,249
Re: Removing cleanout plugs-Merc Crank
I have ground lots of cranks in my life. You must remove the plugs to proper clean the sludge. Most old stuff that ran non detergent oil the plugs hid lots of sludge. 4.2 Jag engine hade a big plug...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2022, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,689
Re: 60HP water pump rubber nose cones.
I bought mine from Vanpelt sales. I had to buy the whole kit when I just needed the nipple then on the run stand one flew off and it would not stay on. I used silicon lube to assemble the water pump...
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Forum: Early V8
03-18-2022, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 527
Old Valve grinder from Wamego Ks. Ford dealer
Own a piece of history. May still have some finger prints of old long since gone Ford mechanics. For Sale Black/Decker valve grinder with cooling tank. Blue Point/ Snap On seat grinder with 4 stone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2022, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 836
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2022, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,148
Re: Thoughts/Opinions on Piston Rings
I would ask my self these questions.
1. How many miles a year driven. Most Classic cars see a limited miles you don't need to build it for 100K miles. Cast pistons and standard rings will work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2022, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,023
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Forum: Early V8
01-03-2022, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Re: 60hp Ford Flathead
I have lowered the price of the engine to 2050.00. The engine will be on the run stand for the next 2 weeks then it will go in storage. I need the run stand for a Jeep engine break in. Thanks Gary
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2021, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,103
Re: Distributor issues
The lobes on your distributor is worn you will have hard time setting and keeping them set. May be time for a good distributor shop to look at it or replace it. The roll [Speed up and slow down]of...
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Forum: Early V8
10-07-2021, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
60hp Ford Flathead
60hp Ford Engine for sale. Running engine on run stand. lots of spare parts.Run stand not included. This is a 1937 cast sided engine running on stand it holds at idle cold 30psi warm at idle 25psi...
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