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    1940 V8-60 Engine & Trans.

    I have an original V8-60 in my 40 ford. It was parked for over 20 years . I changed the oil, bought a new coil and points, and added some gas. After a few minutes of tinkering it ran. Not only does it run it runs good. We added a couple Smithy mufflers and it sounds as good as it runs. I have...
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    Valve Seats?

    I am in the process of building an 8BA motor for my 40 ford. I have a real nice block that has been cleaned and is in great condition. My question is that it appears that only the exhaust valves have valve seat inserts. It looks as though the intake seat is the block? Is this how they were made...
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    Lighten Flywheel

    I have an 8BA Flywheel that currentlt weighs 32 pounds. I want to lighten it to about 22 -24 pounds. I have read a lot of good info on this subject but I dont know what is the preferd method of doing this? My flyhweel is 1 inch thick, could I just take a 1/4 inch off the face? Can I get...
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