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PCV considerations
tbird, that's a beautiful setup. love the eddie meyer stuff.- JohnReb23
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- Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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PCV considerations
bumping this up for interest. i'm considering running a pcv to the exhaust and was wondering if there are anymore opinions about this out there. Any possible drawbacks? Would vacuum from the header be too much / not enough? any input appreciated.- JohnReb23
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- Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Cam Question
I think i'll try to put a dial gauge into one of the spark plug holes. Removing a spark plug definitely fits my "no major dissasembly" request. If it turns out to be a non-stocker, maybe i'll check for a stamp like Terry suggested. Thanks, and i'll let you know what I find after i get back...- JohnReb23
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- Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Cam Question
This may be a dumb question but I'lll ask anyway... I have an 8BA in my car that was rebuilt by a previous owner. It's bored .60 over and has adjustable lifters. This got me thinking that maybe the cam was also altered or replaced during the rebuild. So my question is this: how do I know...- JohnReb23
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- Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Need Help - First Flat Head Build/8BA 1951
congrats on getting your shoebox, i'm in the middle of putting a 49 coupe back together. there isnt anyplace better for ford flathead info than the ford barn. i just finished putting my first flathead together with the help of this site, a few books, and my dad. for questions specific to your...- JohnReb23
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- Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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My Sons First Car
Thanks everyone, just got back from the barn, taking parts off the car and getting ready to primer it. I already have more questions than i can remember so I'm trying to take it one day at a time and I'll be sure to ask for help on here when i need it. hopefully i'll be able to get the engine...- JohnReb23
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- Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Help - Where to buy body panels
Hi, I'm working on my first car (49 coupe) and I'll be needing a couple of new quarter panels. As I haven't bought any of this before i was wondering what the best (and cheapest) place to buy these would be. I've looked on ebay and Mac's, anywhere else i should be looking? I live in upstate NY...- JohnReb23
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1935 Ford 5 Window Coupe - Barn Fresh
nice 35 coupe for sale on ebay for a god price, check it out, not mine http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220642822151&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT