Forum: Late V8
Today, 06:53 AM
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200 CID in line
I'm looking for a good running six for my buddy's 62 falcon. Some where within a 300 mile radius of Hannibal Mo. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Over Drive Transmission bushing
If your familiar with the warner overdrive don't take a chance on it . The transmission comes out easy (not like a mercomatic) and you can if you carful pull the tail housing while leaving most of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 387
Re: 1950 Mercury add factory OD
The kick down switch , relay and control cable from a ford will be he same although the handle on the cable may have been chrome of black for Mercury. Napa still sells the kick down switch and I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 41
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Re: Front Axle 1939 Ford pickup
Fech, One or more parts here are damaged or incorrect for this truck. As stated above , the photo post 22 shows the left front in a totally wrong position for a left turn. It appears to be grossly ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Gear lube
Probably is grease that was used for assembly purposes. Be glad it's grease and not metal. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 387
Re: 1950 Mercury add factory OD
The overdrive for your car is still fairly common at swap meets and on line like fleabay. Talk to mac Van pelt . He may be able to steer you in the right direction. I believe the one for your car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 904
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 447
Re: Over Drive Transmission bushing
The trick is getting the old one out. There are tools for this and I have used them successfully. They are a three flat hooked affair using a slide hammer type puller. If your tail shaft housing has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 515
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Steelpack placement
The farther back you put them the quieter it gets. If you looking for the brrappy sound put them on backwards . Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: '39 wire control dash knobs ??
Kube, could you give a brief description of what/how you did this. I've had this situation come along on several old car and truck resurrections . Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,677
Re: Front Axle 1939 Ford pickup
To my way of thinking, if the axle was on backwards the problem would be the same turning either way not just right. Therefor its something else. Have you checked to see if the camber is the same?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,677
Re: Front Axle 1939 Ford pickup
Thinking geometrically after seeing the video it would appear your steering arms do not match . I would take a measurement from the lower center of the kingpin the the center of the tie rod stud and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 550
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 565
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Oil filter emergency bypass
I understand your concern but have never had an issue with mine unless I didn't get the gasket in right. Once it's sealed it's a done deal until you open it again. What type of a canister do you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,286
Re: Electric Windshield Wiper Motor Needed
Steve, if your vacuum wipers are rebuilt correctly they should not even need to be turned up to full or they would beat themselves to death. Check you system something is amiss. You should have thick...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 550
Re: Voltage regulator, generator wiring (12 volt)
On the same note, did you guys know if you save the box O'reilly auto parts will give you a life time warrantee on their regulators? I have one for all my old rides. and have used the warrantee once...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 550
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: spring
Hi Tom, I had an old friend who was a wrench back in the 40s . He added a shim to the spring in my 36 dodge because after the complete rebuild I still had low oil pressure. If I remember right it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,058
Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter
As long as the filter seals around the tube and has some clearance on the outer wall of the canister it should be fine . there are slight differences between brands. As for the ruber washer, I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 452
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,429
Re: Columbia two speed differentials
I've run a Columbia in my 38 Zephyr and a Mitchell in my 41pickup . They are both dreams to drive on the open road. The Mitchell wins in the end though. Price , install work , and availability. On...
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