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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 148
Posted By pistonbroke
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 489
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Ford intake with S

S , stationary engine ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By pistonbroke
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
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 482
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Early ford oil pump id

The first one Looks like the one In my 38 V12. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By pistonbroke
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
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 856
Posted By pistonbroke
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?...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 856
Posted By pistonbroke
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Voltage regulator, generator wiring (12 volt)

I can't say it's factory but I have always ran 10 gage. Most of those regulators have a ground screw in the side of the base but the cover screw would work in a pinch.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 556
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Latest acquisition 1936 3W.

Wherever there's a nice road, that car should be on it. very nice . Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-23-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 381
Posted By pistonbroke
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-23-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,274
Posted By pistonbroke
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-23-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By pistonbroke
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-22-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Voltage regulator, generator wiring (12 volt)

I don't know the regulator you are referring to but when I have done this in the past I used the 1956 ford regulator . It is a bolt on for earlier fords. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By pistonbroke
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,029
Posted By pistonbroke
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 1940 Ford Drag Link Adjustment

You would use the drag link adjuster to make the steering wheel straight when driving straight. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,307
Posted By pistonbroke
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 8BA Bell housing

Ken, I believe that's what I'm running in my 41 pickup and it works fine. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,031
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Early Ford Store

I believe they are a big time business with a small staff. The products I have purchased from the have all been top notch but a little on the slow side on delivery. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,243
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

Yup, what aussei said. The smaller holes should be at the front. This forces the water to flow evenly through the whole engine. Other wise it would just take the path of least resistance, in through...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,305
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe

If it's a one piece It should go on the door I would think. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,444
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?

I with you Mart. I hate to crossbreed stuff as some of you know, but the mechanical switch that GM used on all the old five window (47 - 54) pickups works very well on my 41 pickup under the floor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,805
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Where’s my water going?

Please don't be offended, have you retightened all your hoses since the install ? You may just have a couple of weepers where the coolant evaporates as it seeps out. Sometimes we over think things. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 936
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Removing perch bolt for repair

The car would be lifted by the frame with the axle on stands if I were doing it . Depending on your spring and shackle arrangement the spring may be under some tension when you remove the shackle. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 849
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise

Even in my 41 pickup we were amazed at how much more wind noise there was after we put in the Mitchell OD and started cruising the freeways. other then one rust hole the size of a quarter it is a...
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