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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Worn steering box on '46 sedan

Tried that, didn't do much to remove the slop in steering wheel.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By ole_Bill
Worn steering box on '46 sedan

How big a deal is it to replace a worn out steering box on my '46? Where do I get a replacement? Can they be rebuilt and if so, by whom?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Enjoying the ride....until...

No, you can hear the electric duel pump running anytime the switch is on but the motor has not been started.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By ole_Bill
Enjoying the ride....until...

I love driving my '46 Tudor sedan, but the old girl left me on the side of the road last week. I was coasting down a small hill in third and when I tried to apply a little gas....nothing. I switched...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,782
Posted By ole_Bill
"slop" in steering wheel

I have several inches of play in the steering wheel of my '46 sedan. I understand there is an adjustment on the steering box that will take up some of this but it is not obvious to me how I do this....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,325
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Hooking up '46 dash clock

After 65+ years, I don't find it unusual that the wiring doesn't match the schematic. I have two snap-in light bulbs that come on when the light switch is pulled out. These lights work. They are...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,325
Posted By ole_Bill
Hooking up '46 dash clock

I just installed a rebuilt dash clock in my '46 tudor sedan. It has two wires, one green and one brown. Which one goes to ground?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By ole_Bill
Replacing '46 sedan speedometer cable

Imagine my surprise when I pulled the speedometer cable from my 1946 2-dr sedan and found it was only 22 inches long. No wonder the speedometer had not been working. So now I need a new cable and...
Forum: Early V8 12-19-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Speedometers for sale

Do you still have the '46 Ford speedometer? PM me with price and pictures if so.

Bill Spurgeon
Ooltewah, TN
Forum: Early V8 12-19-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,156
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: For Sale: Ford Parts

What condition is the '46 speedometer in? PM me. A picture would be nice.

Bill Spurgeon
Ooltewah, TN
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,850
Posted By ole_Bill
Restoring dash instruments

I need some dash instruments on my '46 Super Deluxe repaired and restored by a professional. Can you recommend someone?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-06-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,119
Posted By ole_Bill
Broken lens on '46 speedometer

The speedometer in my '46 tudor works fine but the lens is broken. I purchased a new lens aftermarket but it was of such poor quality I returned it. Can anyone recommend an instrument restorer I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-12-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Troubleshooting gas gauge problem

Thanks for the tip. I understand what you are saying but never heard of the term MT before. Must be a kiwi thing. Again, thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-12-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Troubleshooting gas gauge problem

OOPS - spoke too soon. I forgot to mention the gauge reads full all the time.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-12-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Troubleshooting gas gauge problem

Thanks - got all the info I need from this answer and a search of other posts. This seems to be a common problem.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-12-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By ole_Bill
Troubleshooting gas gauge problem

The fuel level gauge on my '46 Super Deluxe is not working. How do I go about troubleshooting and finding the problem? I don't want to "guess" that it is the float. The gauge has not worked since I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-10-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By ole_Bill
Clock no work

The clock in my '46 Super Deluxe has not run since I bought the car and now seems to be a good time to tackle the problem. The fuse is good, but the reset button on the bottom of the face does not do...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-23-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,600
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Lowering '46 Tudor Sedan

Thanks for the answer Ford. I was on HAMB for awhile but got tired of being flamed for asking stupid questions. Some real jerks over there. At least you were polite about it. Where is the forum...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-23-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,600
Posted By ole_Bill
Lowering '46 Tudor Sedan

I have a '46 Super Deluxe with all original running gear ('cept some minor mods under the hood) and I'm trying to decide if the car wouldn't look a little more hot-roddy if it were lowered an inch...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-14-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,232
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Removing rear brake hubs

The gear puller you see in this pic had been in my tool box for years without being used. The hub came off easily without using the BFH.

So now I got the hub off and various damaged/worn parts...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-14-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,232
Posted By ole_Bill
Smile Re: Removing rear brake hubs

I knew instinctively that Lawson was referring to the Big Ford Hammer (BFH)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-14-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,232
Posted By ole_Bill
Removing rear brake hubs

I have a '36 Tudor Sedan with what I believe are '39 juice brakes. The brake switch had been made before I bought the car. I have developed a strange noise at the right rear when the car is moving....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-09-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By ole_Bill
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-09-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,109
Posted By ole_Bill
Re: Clutch adjustment

Man, you described my problem I have to a T. If the clutch is adjusted so it will release completely, then I get a whurring noise that I assume is the throwout bearing spinning in neutral. If I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-07-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,787
Posted By ole_Bill
First drive of my '36

After 20 months of work, I took the '36 out today for the first extended drive. My wife followed in the pickup but no help was needed. We drove a total of 23 miles. Motor ran cool (190 degress) and...
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