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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 05:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,325
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Dash color

Fast54, I think that is a standard coupe, not a deluxe coupe. I personally prefer the look of 35 standard cars over 35 deluxe cars, but both are nice. Deluxe cars had chrome grills and windshield...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 451
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: What gears in a stock '48 F1 with 9" rearend?

Just want to make sure, are you aware that 3.54 gear set is available for the stock Dana 41 axle?...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,829
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Your measured lift numbers sounded familiar for some reason so I went searching. Sure enough, reported measured lift by a Barn member on a NOS EAB camshaft was similar to what you are finding on your...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 06:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,829
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

I suspect the 8RT cam is either the same as the 8BA cam, or is the older 37-48 grind. I would check the 8BA and the EAB cams for condition and if either are good use them first, with preference on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 316
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Clutch?

A 10" clutch should be fine for what you want. For a while someone was offering a diaphragm style clutch that fit the stock bolt batter and used the stock throw out bearing. I don't know if that is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,486
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Another V8 Identification Thread (1940 Ford)

I agree, that is a raised deck. It is a 41-42 motor.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,829
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

The EA cam is almost certainly an EAB cam. The BA cam is almost certainly an 8BA cam. The specifications for each are:
8BA intake - 0.305 gross lift; .013 / .015 lash; ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 05:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,829
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Any of the stock 8BA cams will work, the shorter duration versions will maximize low end torque at the expense of mid and upper range horsepower. I would look for the best condition camshaft rather...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,829
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Find a good stock 8BA era camshaft with no measurable wear on the lobe (measure lobe heights, all should be equal). You can't beat the stock cam for low end grunt and smooth idle.

I like the stock...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,051
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Troubleshooting Transmission '47 pickup

As mentioned once before in this thread, Ford made a set of gears for the three speed with a 3.52 first for use in pre-war 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. I thought someone early in this thread had one they...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,486
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Another V8 Identification Thread (1940 Ford)

Your engine block sounds like a 41A unit to me. Post war 221 replacement blocks with most but not all external features of the 59 blocks. No core plug in the oil pan rail, no raised intake, flush...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,595
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Trip away in the33

That kangaroo radiator cap is fun, I don't remember seeing one of those before. Seems appropriate for an Aussie 34.
Thanks for the pictures.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,779
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Canadian Flathead?

The long snout indicating large mains was my thoughts at the time (back in 2015), which was why I was thinking 39-40 motor.


The opposite happened though, Ford Germany produced a few short snout...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Banjo steering wheel differences......

The details are available in a thread we did last year, check it out here: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=330962&showall=1
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,514
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Clutch Chatter

I did first provide the advice that you eventually used to solve the problem as post #2 on this thread...
I don't think C&G is solely responsible for all your difficulties.

I get it, I've been...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 39 Ford Sedan Convertible Top Question

You need a reprint of the 1939 Ford Sedan Convertible Top Owner's Manual, available here: https://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1939-Ford-Sedan-Convertible-Top-Owners-Manual-Reprint-with-Envelope
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 11:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,525
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Replacement Rear Bearing Grease

I have used boat trail wheel bearing grease with acceptable results on the rear wheel bearings.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 11:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,514
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Clutch Chatter

Good to hear you finally got the problem solved.


Don't be too hard on C&G, I have purchased parts from them many times and expect I will purchase parts from them again in the future. Give them a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: ‘40 2 door sedan

What do you plan to do with the car? If you are driving around a small town and going to the burger stand the 60 may be ok. If you live in hilly area or want to drive long distance then 60 will be a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 738
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Towing Capacity?

That fire truck looks heavy to begin with. Adding a light trailer behind it probably will change the driving dynamics a bit, but not outside of reason. First get it driving nicely by itself and see...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 633
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 1936 ANTENNA-PLEASE HELP! Where can I find radio antenna for 1936Ford series 68 c

https://fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=537372&d=1709245631
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,952
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Stories from the past

My past isn't as long ago as many here. Twenty years ago I was in my early 20s making less than $10 an hour. I found a Mercury crank while I was walking the Rosanky swap meet. I couldn't afford a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 1952 Mercury Diff Question

52-53 Mercury used the same 5 on 4.5 that Ford used.
Since you have a standard 3 speed and flat ground you probably will like a ratio about 3.5 best. You can search for a NOS ring and pinion set for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,514
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Clutch Chatter

Will the 10" fit in the 9 1/2 pressure plate? I have done similar things with an 11" clutch and a 10 1/2 inch pressure plate and with a 9 1/2" disk with a 10" pressure plate. Definitely not what I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 767
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 94 Carb Question:

Yes, a quarter inch, and yes it is a lot. I run the cheap 87 octane gasoline available in Texas and expect to be able to hot start my cars during the summer.

Long story: I started doing this in...
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