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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 249
Posted By marko39
Re: Car quit working

Could be a few things but start by checking your grounds. If they are good start troubleshooting from starter and work towards ignition switch. Apply power directly to starter to see if it cranks,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By marko39
Re: Puttin a key in the drivers door

You might try a “knock out” tool , I have seen electrical workers using them, you need access from both sides.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By marko39
Re: oil pump gear

i use a short piece of chain bolted to opposit corners of intake man., carb must be off. this way you can choose where to attach lift chain for different angles.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,031
Posted By marko39
Re: My next flathead build?

that looks like a remote oiler for the clutch release bearing.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By marko39
Re: Truck for sale

try the swap meet section
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 661
Posted By marko39
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

Yes, use like a heavy wire or jumper cable.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 661
Posted By marko39
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

To eliminate the solenoid apply power directly to starter, if no go starter is problem.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By marko39
Re: Rubber stopper on window channel?

i believe Karl is correct as i did my 39 tudor rears last year. probaly the most pia job on the car.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,521
Posted By marko39
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over

Firing order is starting from front 1-4 on right bank 5-8 on left with right side being pass. side on lhd vehicles.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,416
Posted By marko39
Re: New build overheating

Do you have a mechanical temp gauge if not you need one to confirm that it is overheating. Filling the radiator too much can also result in excess fluid being expelled as it heats up. When cold,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By marko39
Re: '37 Body mounts / Door alignment

Just snug bolts up without crushing the mounts. After a while go back and check them as some will need to be tightened as body compresses mounts. For the sagging door try installing thinner mount in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 609
Posted By marko39
Re: Complicated Compression Ratio

have you done a compression test?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,172
Posted By marko39
Re: '35 gas tank yuck

Muratic acid will dissolve that rust followed by neutralizing. Then a good metal prep and then the sealer. Just make sure you do it outside (acid)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 876
Posted By marko39
Re: 160 or 180 degree thermostats?

Thermostats will regulate the min. temp your engine will run at not the max. In other words engine will not run cooler with 160 vs 180 when the stats are full open. With that in mind I prefer 180s as...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,179
Posted By marko39
Re: To use in hose thermostats or not? 1935 85 V8

they should be in the upper hoses where they connect to the head. drain some coolant from rad. and pull hose to check.
Forum: Early V8 02-02-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 190
Posted By marko39
8ba short block

Used 8ba short block std. bore, turns fine, no visible cracks . Selling as a short block but comes with most parts. 500.00 Binghamton.ny area Mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By marko39
Re: 1940 Ford 4 Door Sedan Deluxe

You need a 2cp bulb for clock light, a 50 cp for tail lamps.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,899
Posted By marko39
Re: Best chemicals/solutions/goops to clean off gear oil, etc. on a chassis

Oven cleaner-spray it on and hose it off.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 17,978
Posted By marko39
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery

The engine vacuum is very low and erratic, should be 18-20 and steady.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By marko39
Re: Capacitor Confusion

That should be fine, that’s what mine measures and so far it’s good.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By marko39
Re: 39/40 Ford Sedan Splash/Dust Pans

They look like the 91A pans for 39-40 cars, not sure about pickups.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By marko39
Re: Points Gap - Mallory

That is the initial setting but the one set will change when the dwell is set.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-03-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,400
Posted By marko39
Re: Are these “widow maker” wheels?

If they are the two piece rims then yes. If the have just the outer locking ring which yours look like from small picture I see, then they can safely be worked with. A safety cage or other methods to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,796
Posted By marko39
Re: adding electric fuel pump

instead of flaring couldnt you use a ferral?
Forum: Early V8 12-22-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 291
Posted By marko39
Shop manual

39-48 ford and mercury shop manual for cars and trucks. 457 pages in good condition. 35.00 plus shipping. Mark
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