Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2013, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,785
Re: How to prime the flatty
After replacing carb and fuel pump, I place my hand on top of the carb and crank the engine. The vacuum generated simply pulls the gas up to the pump. I watch and see the bowl filling and know then...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2013, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Re: Just bought a '52 Vicky....
Gotta hand it to Sam. He did a great job on your '52 Vic. Beautiful car and do hope you get many years of driving and showing pleasure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2013, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,799
Re: flathead overheating/maybe
Are you sure you're getting an accurate temp reading? I was concerned about mine based on the "old" gauge, so I got an infrared gun type and took readings in different places under the hood and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2013, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
Re: Green Bible question
I have the "Green Bible" also. It covers as shop manual 1949, 1950, and 1951 Fords and is not a parts listing book. Mine is dated November 1950 and is an original, not reprint. It got used a lot by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2013, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,887
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2012, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,030
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2012, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,121
Re: Totally Rouge '51 Custom??
I've seen one other Fordomatic with the red indicator light on the left end of the dash. Was told it was a reminder for the emergency brake, coulda been an aftermarket add-on. Beautiful car.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2012, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,795
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2011, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,157
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Forum: Early V8
11-23-2011, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,138
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Forum: Early V8
08-03-2011, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,416
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2011, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 500
Views: 116,056
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2011, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,712
Re: Need gauge help...
Lots of great info, guys!! Thanx so much. I disconnect the wire to sender and gauge still maxes out. I can play around with the jumper bar connection and it will max out and then it won't. As much as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2011, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,712
Need gauge help...
This is on Shoebox also...
I recently replaced the instument cluster on my '51 Ford. I reused my gauges and reset the odometer to match the existing reading. I took photos of the back side to be...
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Forum: Early V8
03-05-2011, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
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Forum: Early V8
03-05-2011, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
Spare tire hold down parts...
Need for a '51 Ford. It used a 3-4" dia disc with bolt thru to hold spare tire in place. Any possibilities out there?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2011, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,913
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2011, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,012
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2010, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2010, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2010, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2010, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,329
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Forum: Early V8
11-28-2010, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,343
Re: 8BA Heads
zip is 27616. I plan to replace the 8CM heads on the engine in my 51 Ford. I've been told I have a Merc engine. I want it to look correct Ford. Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8
11-27-2010, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,343
8BA Heads
I'm looking for a pair of functional 8BA heads.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2010, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,994
Re: 8RT vs 8BA
Speaking of heads....any 8BA heads lying around anywhere? I could use a pair.
I'll post this on the SWAP PAGE.
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