Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:46 PM
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Re: Mallory ignition 12 volt coil.
flathead4rd: In Dec. 1919 I was having the same problem as you. I called Mallory Tech in ElPasso, TX and spoke with Bret Kugler. My engine is an 8ba on 12V.
He told me the following: "I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: They're Still Out There...
Looks like some cars were already "picked for parts".
Wonder if the Mecum buyers restored them and what they look like today?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:04 AM
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Views: 218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 901
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Mike, This wiring thread will help you re: tailight wiring.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159000&highlight=1940+FORD+WIRING+DIAGRAM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2024, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 335
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2024, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 335
Re: Torque tube seal #4245 removal
Here's a cheap and easy to make tool for removing axle seal using a toggle bolt (cut to size), a long 3/8-16 threaded rod or bolt, a flat metal strap with a flat washer and a 3/8 nut that lays on top...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 335
Re: Torque tube seal #4245 removal
Glenn: Here's an idea to remove that seal using a slide hammer to pull it out like you suggested on the front. I have a slide hammer that has a Jacob chuck jaw on the front and have used this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 335
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 308
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 192
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 223
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,272
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 742
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 200
Re: 40 Ford arm rest
A Fordbarn search provides the answer.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=210085
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 284
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 742
Re: KRW hub puller question
This KRW hub puller was bought March 24, 2008 for $150. No longer being made. These are the parts that came with it. The little end cap that slides over the axle has no threads but does have a dimple...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 742
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,602
Re: Sta-Lube 3131 bearing grease question.
6/13/24 As a follow up to corvette8n post below, I emailed the CRC tech this morning about possible alternative to SL3131 and he courteously replied via the following email:
"Hi Jim,
Thank you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,602
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2024, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,266
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2024, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 210
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2024, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 956
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2024, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Re: 4 Barrel Carb?
I use #51 jets on my Holley 390, List 8007 carb. Engine is stock 239 cu. in.
As I recall 390's come stock from Holley with #51 jets.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 209
Re: Faulty temp gauge, sending unit, or...?
Was the 3rd Generation temp. sending unit a genuine OEM unit or a reproduction?
I have read that the repro. units are not really dependable. NOS genuine units are quite expensive but are available...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 646
Re: Thoughts on plastic fuel tanks
I installed a polypropylene tank made by TANKS Inc. in my 40 Ford about 10 years ago. I think it holds 2 more gallons. The biggest problem was that the stock 40 gas tank sending unit could not be...
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