Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2022, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 8,564
Re: Helmet Distributor Rebuild
How do you file the inner distributor cap contacts so they have the proper gap from the rotor? I assume its done through the opening where the coil mounts. But I haven't taken it apart yet.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2022, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,283
Re: Oil Filter Return
All Right! I found the bolt at Third Gen.
Where can I find 90 degree Female -4 JIC hose end and the straight hose end?
My Oil filter has a Brake line fitting. Can I go from -4 hose to a brake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2022, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,283
Re: Oil Filter Return
Tasty solution!
Where did you get the hollow bolt at distributor? Is that a brake line bolt?
Also: my '40 firetruck has the oil canister at the rear of head. Do I need to move it to the front to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2021, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 15,687
Re: PCV kits
Would a PCV affect a brake booster?
I understand gas fumes are bad for the booster.
Can I put a check valve in the booster's vacuum hose, which connects to the carb base?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2021, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,304
Re: '41 ford VIN question--help!
I have a firetruck with a 99T engine number on the registration. The "T" denotes truck of 1 ton or larger, according to Van Pelt. But the list of numbers is for Cars.
Is the frame number the same...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2021, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,541
Re: Dual chamber Master Cylinder conversion
IS there a thread with specs for a Dual master Cylinder conversion?
Working on a 1941 Firetruck.
Are the "New style" ebay 7" Dual Power Brake Booster Pedal Kit w/ Master Cylinder worth...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2021, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,943
Re: Resistor installation
What is the effect of not using a resistor?
What does a resistor do?
I heard that without a resistor the coil will overheat.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2021, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,943
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2021, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,943
Re: Resistor installation
The "first nut" on the resistor is on the left. Correct?
Is the fuse holder related to the resistor?
I'm working on a 1941 firetruck for a volunteer fire department.
Thank you.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2021, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,943
Re: Resistor installation
V8Coopman
It does not need to be grounded. [QUOTE]]It will be wired in SERIES in the wire from battery to coil.
Would that be true for a 1941 V8 Truck?
Are there two Ballast Resistors? It...
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