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carcrazy

11-02-2016 @ 12:02 PM

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The V8-60 is going into a 1947 Crosley CC Sedan. No photos at this time.

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11-02-2016 @ 4:05 AM

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Carcrazy, I may have missed it but what are you using the "60" engine to power?
Any pictures?
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11-01-2016 @ 11:28 AM

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48TCV860,

The bellhousing adapters available from Speedway for this swap were missdrilled and rejected by my machine shop.
I wound up using an adapter from Cornhusker's but they would not sell me just the adapter so I had to buy a hydraulic clutch setup and some other items from them - expensive!
Speedway now offers a Flathead 9" clutch disc with Chevy S-10 splines for this swap.
Most of the parts I used to rebuild the V8-60 came from Little Dearborn - expensive!
I wound up using a "Driver's Helmet" distributor from 1937 to 1941 Ford V8s with the original points setup and an aftermarket coil adapter, available from the many Early Ford V-8 vendors.
The 12V coil I used is a new Bosch unit for a 12V VW Beetle.

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11-01-2016 @ 7:47 AM

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48TCV860,

I would start a new discussion on your car as this one is too long already and does not offer any up to date information.

You should also visit the HAMB. That site is devoted to modified cars and engines, so there is more experience in your type of vehicle over there.

I cannot give you any help on adapters for the T5 transmission.

Tom

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11-01-2016 @ 7:04 AM

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MTLott, Bob(supereal) is a real gentleman who has given great advice on here for numerous years. He's helped the "newbie' and the "oldie". His comments about the V-8 60 were spot on regarding the difficulty of finding parts and finding people to rebuild them. Little Dearborn parts was mentioned as a source of parts for these motors, but they recently downsized and rid themselves of most all of their NOS parts. Probably got rid of the 60 stuff as most people do not rebuild them. Supereal's post was a simple warning that rebuilding a 60 could be a real challenge. I think your post was off base with it's criticism of him.
In your post I did not see you give any advice to carcrazy as to where he could get parts, where he could get a transmission adapter, where he could find a machine shop, and what distributor would fit. Answering those questions would have been much more appropriate and made you look more like a real V-8er than attacking someone who was trying to tell someone the pitfalls of rebuilding a certain motor.
Every person on this forum is here to help each other. In the future you might consider offering help than criticism.

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10-31-2016 @ 11:25 PM

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I just got my '37 tin side 60 back from the machine shop. Took over my dads restoration of a 48 TC fitted with this motor. Been in pieces for over 40 years. Will post as I go.

Painting engine now, have complete, but worries about dist. Have original (parts are easy), but also have a HC 1400 complete but looks worn. Any ideas on parts.

Also, your pic is the exact set up my dad ran, I have edelbrock heads with Edelbrock intake and dual Stromberg 81's

I know this is an old thread, but I too have a couple of T-5's to run with this and am looking for how Who's turned out

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11-04-2009 @ 7:39 AM

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MTLott, I don't know what you have against Supereal, but if you are a regular user of this Forum, you should recognize that people do make offhand remarks occasionally and that should not result in a tirade against that person.

Carcrazy received the information that he was looking for and that should end the discussion.

Tom

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11-04-2009 @ 4:17 AM

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One more time, and without getting sidetracked into issues like big drawbacks of the internet.

Read what I wrote.

"This is a hobby for most of us, and a good many of us waste our time (and money) pursuing interests that may not make sense to someone who makes a business out of this hobby like you seem to be doing."

That means you obviously have a different perspective on time and money than those who are pure hobbyists. Personal gain? I hope your business IS profitable. God bless anyone who works for a buck.

I'm puzzled at why all the defense about, "I'm not sure why you want to spend time and money on a 60."

That simply was not good advice. This is the discussion forum for the Early Ford V8 Club of America where "we are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of all Ford Motor Company vehicles built between 1932 and 1953."

So, if I have a '38 Ford with a V8-60 ... it's a waste of time and money to restore or perserve it?

There are plenty of old cars with engines that "are very hard to work on, and parts for them are very pricey." Some are also VERY unpowered and the parts are not just pricey but impossible to find and must be fabricated.

The V8-60 is a worthwhile project for anyone interested, if that's the issue. "I'm not sure why you want to spend time and money on a 60" is not straight forward, it is harsh and does not reflect the current high interest in the engine.

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11-03-2009 @ 5:59 PM

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So Bill.... What was it about the '48 Fords that made you take so long?

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11-03-2009 @ 4:18 PM

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This internet thing has one very big drawback. People can sit behind the anonymity of their computer, taking pot shots at others, who might not agree with their thinking, then evaporate into the shadows of the cyber world.
In defense of Super... In all the years I have been on the EFV8 Forum I have never read any of his postings that were anything other than an attempt to provide information about the repair and/or maintenance of the EFV8... Sure he has some favorite brands of oil and coolants, don't we all.
The debate to use, or not use thermostats, mechanical brakes vs. hydraulics, will never end because all of the above fall into the same category as women. Everyone has a idea as to what works best for them.
I think Super responded to the question about V8 60's in a very straight forward manner.... from his experience they are very hard to work on, and parts for them are very pricey.
Actually my response was not very close to the question (s)... true, I did touch on the '42 style crab distr on a V8-60, but I drifted off onto engines that were built for performance,and installed into non Ford vehicles, in lieu of stock.....SHAME ON ME!!!
I guess when it comes right down to it, guys like Super and I have most likely forgotten more about old Fords than most of the contributors to this forum ever knew.
There was a time, many years ago, when I could remove, repair, re-install, a transmission in a pre '48 Ford in less than two hours without the benefit of a hoist, using nothing but bumper/axle jacks and hand tools.....Air tools??? they are for wimps.

OK, I'll get off my soap box now.

Bill
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