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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 09:06 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,293
Posted By Mart
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Hi GB. The cam gear bolts should be fine thread. Just make sure they are the right ones. If too long they will stick out the back of the cam flange.

Mart.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,194
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Hi Vette. I remember seeing pics of those Shay Birds. There is at least one here in the UK.

This weeks offering:

Mart's 57 T-Bird Pt 10! Heater fixed after 20 years! Plus a Minor Accident!...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,067
Posted By Mart
Re: Does this look to be enough clearance? OR too much?

Just a hunch but if it were me I would take all the paint off it. If that paint breaks up or goes soft it will end up in the lubrication system.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 872
Posted By Mart
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Which year Mercs had the oddball one piece driveshaft/pinion?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,120
Posted By Mart
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Nice job, Rock.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 05:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 872
Posted By Mart
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Pete. I shared the torque tube and driveshaft lengths I used in my 32 build in one of my videos.
Here's a link: https://youtu.be/-mOo2eZX_2U?list=PLtwyFkFxie5jBo5tw37tv75lSAjWveT0o

If you read...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,194
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Mart's Old 57 T-Bird Pt9! Lots of little jobs! Let's Tinker! (Mart's Update 2423)

In this video I work my way through some small but essential jobs on my old 1957 Thunderbird. I change the air...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,067
Posted By Mart
Re: Does this look to be enough clearance? OR too much?

You can see it in this video.

https://youtu.be/aWLIYLaOXts?t=1401

Hope it helps!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 697
Posted By Mart
Re: Regarding 51 MERC-CT

Very sad to hear about this. I always liked what he did with the avatar. RIP.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,062
Posted By Mart
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?

I noticed that ford cortina about 1967 uses a 1/8 npt switch. Rockauto carry them. They have spade terminals rather than round but might represent something worth trying. One brand has a hex body...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,067
Posted By Mart
Re: Does this look to be enough clearance? OR too much?

Looks good to me. I do it the other way around. I made a piece of plate that represents the bit of block where the oil pump fits and bolt it and the pump to the oil pan. Then you can also check...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 05:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,248
Posted By Mart
Re: Brake drum question

Ecklers have the later drums but holy --- they are expensive.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,248
Posted By Mart
Re: Brake drum question

On earlier hubs and drums the drum fits over the hub. On later assemblies the drum fits on the inside of the hub. The drums are different. I think the early ones have the smaller ones and the later...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,120
Posted By Mart
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

I drove my 33 coupe for the first time in nearly 3 years. All went well. I have put new brake cylinders on the front and rebuilt the rears. A new master cylinder was fitted too.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,120
Posted By Mart
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

I put new wheel cylinders on my 33 coupe. Got it bled and hope for a road test soon.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 05:06 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,293
Posted By Mart
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Excellent progress, GB.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,194
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Here's the latest.

Mart's Old 57 T-Bird Pt8! Vac Advance hooked up! More Progress! (Mart's Update 2422)

In this video, I show reinstating the Vac Advance and replacing the points plate in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,473
Posted By Mart
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over

As the vehicle is new to you and unknown it is very difficult to say what the problem might be. A full description of the truck and further info on when the problem occurs would also help. is it bad...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By Mart
Re: Seen on Facebook

That's a pretty accurate representation of 90% of the videos I watch on youtube.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 04:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,025
Posted By Mart
Re: 91 birthday today

Happy Birthday Ron. All the best from Mart in England.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2024, 02:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By Mart
Re: Frame vin

Sometimes useful to hold a light at a very low angle to cast a shadow across the digits. Also use the camera in your phone to video the area from all angles and use macro mode. Then watch it on a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,120
Posted By Mart
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

I started my 33 coupe for the first time in a few years and identified a problem with the brakes. Today I fitted a new master cylinder and I just put an order into Rockauto for new wheel cylinders...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,194
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Mart's Old 57 T-Bird! Reinstating the choke and Four Barrel Road Test! (Mart's Update 2421)

When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to work in it's original...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By Mart
Re: 6V vs 12V condenser

Sometimes the rotor arm gets weak on the helmet distributors and allows the spark to short to the shaft the rotor sits on. A new rotor might help or pit some heat shrink on the shaft. This, like many...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,560
Posted By Mart
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

Is there any chance the block could have been modified at some point in the past for 90% full flow external filter? If so the horizontal passageway in the oil gallery might have a grub screw in it.
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