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Technical ***January 2021 Banger Meet Thread - Good Riddance 2020!***

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Jiminy, Jan 1, 2021.

  1. Stovebolt
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    The pictures show the car before leaving for the run, at the starting point , and arriving at he first check-point
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  2. Crazydaddyo
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    The coupe cleaned up nicely. Good work.

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  3. Stovebolt
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    Sorry to ask such a simple question, but I am rather new to bangers.

    Is the bolt pattern from transmission side of a B flywheel cover the same as that of an A model?

    I tend to think that an 'A' transmission will not bolt to a 'B' flywheel cover - am I correct?
     
  4. Simple answer is you are correct, the A and B trans/flywheel housings are different.

    What exactly are you thinking of doing? There is a ton of info here on this forum with transmission swaps.

    BTW, the Coupe is beautiful, Good on Ya!!
     
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  5. Stovebolt
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    Just wondering if a Clings/PSI V8 transmission adapter will bolt to a B flywheel cover.

    Thanks for the compliments on the coupe. I have to say "I bought well", and the credit for it lies with the previous owners. I will only accept credit for the way I maintain it going forward.
     
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  6. modelacrazy
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  7. Stovebolt If you have a B transmission V8 gears from 32 to 48 fit. You will need to change shifter tops if you use the 39 to 48 gears.
     
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  8. I am pretty sure that it will not, if you have a "B" trans, follow the '39 conversion tips.
    There is a guy in Australia or NZ who makes a "B" to T5 conversion.

    Best, John
     
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  9. Stovebolt
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    As you can see my coupe has a trimmed B oilpan, and an A flywheel cover and trans.

    I have purchased another b oilpan, and a flywheel cover, and a B transmission. Still need to collect a few other parts before I set out and do the conversion. I am trying to keep the car as true as possible to the way Harold built it, just make it easier to drive in today's traffic
     
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  10. brjnelson
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    If you have a B transmission housing you just got to get the helical cut gears and a shifter top with the wider fork. When I did my tranny I could not find a complete shifter top but I did find a NOS fork so I just put that on a , a ?1935 shifter.


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  11. In addition, you will need a pedal mount and wishbone mount as the "B" did not incorporate.
    Be careful of these, some are better than others.
    Another option is this;
    http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/mitchellsynchrotrans.htm

    I like the T5 option with open driveline personally, with "A" flywheel housing for wishbone.

    J
     
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  12. railcarmover
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    Who needs dual detent shift towers?78 Cases? wide forks for late syncros? Ill be your huckleberry..
     
  13. railcarmover
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    Just picked up a 33-34 upper half of a bell housing and a B flywheel..
     
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  14. Liberty Garage
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    John: Are you going to run a dampener on the Donovan's??

    thx steve
     
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  15. uh........no, mama said if you don't have anything nice to say don't.
     
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  16. Stovebolt
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  17. brjnelson
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    My manifold gaskets work their way towards the center then the last exhaust port leaks and starts ticking. [​IMG] The gasket worked for 4 years. When I Mike the thickness of the gasket where its been crushed they’re all within .003 of each other. [​IMG] manifold looks good with a straight edge no light gap, but on a surface plate I can just barely slide .003 feeler under the middle, a .002 will slide freely.


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  18. Did you check the surface of the cylinder head where the ports meet the manifold?
     
  19. 4bangerbob
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    Do you have installed the exhaust manifold seal rings? I think they may prevent the gasket from migrating toward the centre.

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    https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A9440.html
     
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  20. wheeltramp brian
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    I've had great results with remflex gaskets on my a headers. 20200913_100647.jpg
     
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  21. hardtimesainit
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    Do you use exhaust ‘glands’ ?
    They will help ...push/crimp against the main gasket to keep it properly located, preventing exhaust leaks.
    ok for four years.... how many times have you reset/checked torque on those brass nuts ?
    Heat/cold cycles make an occasional re-torque necessary.
     
  22. As strange as it sounds my A exhaust manifold appears to have shrunk/narrowed compared to the head ports.
    I machined up 2 offset rings as the 2 inner ports would line up but the outers kept chuffing on the outside edge. That and some copper rtv/ silastic and problem solved.
    I see some headers in my future though.
     
  23. That headers looking good!
     
  24. brjnelson
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    Thank you Guys for the input. I have not retorqued and will next time.
    I have some gland rings and will fit them.
    The Remflex looks like what I should go with next time, I will order a set.
    Thanks again.
     
  25. I had my son Owen helping out in the shop today tearing down motors and finishing up some parts.
    Upon opening up this motor, he asked me if wooden spacers were a standard............
    It had been in there for quite some time.
    John
    unknown spacer.jpeg
     
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  26. REALLY?
     
  27. hardtimesainit
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    Hey John,
    You’d think that anyone who could afford to own a Donovan, wouldn’t have to resort to wood parts, eh !
    I say the wood was used to hold something/part in place while transport to you/whomever is doing build.
     
  28. hardtimesainit
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    I am careful NOT to over torque...all at one time.
    I dont use glands anymore, because I remove gland areas... to port match. In my head every little bit helps... whether it does or not..ha ?
    Makes retorqueing /rechecking all the more important, eh.
     
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  29. Mikko_
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    When installing head studs in the block, should I put some sealant of some kind on the threads?
    Or just make sure the threads are clean and install them "dry"?
     
  30. V4F
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    from middle ca.

    i clean mine & block ........ i use "never seize" . no problems ......
     
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