Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2023, 05:59 PM
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Views: 1,736
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2022, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,924
Re: Windage tray yes or no
I think I have come up with a plan "A" (least used plan in the world).
Fabricate a tray closely resembling that used on the 50s Mercury. I think that it will improve oil control and should be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2022, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,924
Re: Windage tray yes or no
A little investigating has yielded a few pictures of the 49-53 Merc pan and windage tray. It seems that with some modification the tray portion could be fitted to the 59A pan. Might even be simpler...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2022, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,924
Re: Windage tray yes or no
I did notice the design features of the Milodon windage tray and thought I might incorporate something similar. I will hold minimal clearance on the crank and rods and use 14or 16Ga.for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2022, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,924
Re: Windage tray yes or no
Thanks for the input. It looks like I will have to fabricate my own. It doesn't look too difficult (famous last words). I do wonder about the clearance between the tray and the crank/rod rotating...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2022, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,924
Re: Windage tray yes or no
I have looked at several designs from simple screens to elaborate designs that incorporate hinged doors etc. I intend to use the car as a street rod and I want it to be the best it can be. There is ,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2022, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,924
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2022, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 9,229
Re: 89 today
Happy birthday, I'm 5 years behind you. I have enjoyed your posts and learned a lot from a fellow who has actually done it!
Keith
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2021, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 853
Re: 97 internal leak
Thanks for the tip. I pulled the bowl portion of the carbs off leaving the bases in place, I found that very little adjustment was required to sync the butterflies. I replaced the emulsion tube from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2021, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 853
97 internal leak
I fired up the engine today for the first time in a long time. I have dual 97's on it. I noticed the rear carb was dripping gas in the right venturi at fast idle. The source of the leak seemed to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2021, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,478
S.co.t question
What is the correct gear oil to use in a s.co.t supercharger?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2021, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
You can bet I'll use grease going back. I just finished up soldering up the hole in the gallery plug and I noticed a little hole (1/4" ) located just above the gallery plug 2" +- what is its...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2021, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
Well I did a fine job putting the front cover on.I had hard time getting it off. Lots of gasket scraping to do. I will have to drop the pan as I messed up the front of the pan gasket. I am going back...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2021, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
I will be starting disassembly tomorrow. The plan is to replace the gallery plug, check the thrust of the cam gear and seal the repair sleeve. If necessary I will drop the pan and start from square...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
Good morning, as I recall, it's been 4years since I last buttoned up the newly rebuilt engine, I sealed the pan/timing cover just as you described. I am reasonably sure I installed the oil galley...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
The crank does not have an integral sealing surface and I have a little "seal sleeve" installed . The current seal is a Speedway one piece and it is assembled with a repair sleeve. Re: the water...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
Re: big leak. Probably 1 pt. during 10minutes running time.
Crank pully: 59A
Oil slinger: installed
Cam: 49-53
Way too big a leak to ignore!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
I do have a post distributor on my engine
Keith
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
It should be noted that I have a 59A pan and a 8CM timing cover. That shouldn't be a problem should it?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
W Brown: Yes I did use a speedy sleeve
tubman: I soaked the seal and used all the care I could muster.
I must be doing something wrong. This isn't rocket surgery.
Keith
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Re: Oil leak
I am wondering if there are any other options, or are the rope seal and the Speedway one piece the only two choices?
Keith
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2021, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,999
Oil leak
Fired up the the duce today and much to my chagrin I had an oil leak. Again. It is at the front main seal. Again. First time I used the rope seal, big leak! Tried the one piece seal next same result....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2021, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,170
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2020, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Re: Going back together
Thanks to all who have responded,I appreciate your input. It would appear that latex paint on the heads doesn't have much of a following. I will stick to the aluminum paint for the gaskets. Thanks...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2020, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Going back together
I'm putting the engine back together and it is time to get the heads installed. The heads are Edelbrock and the engine is a 59A. I am using bolts as the fasteners and I am using copper head gaskets....
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