Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 986
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Re: ‘40 2 door sedan
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 6,514
Re: Clutch Chatter
Congratulations on your perseverance. I'm glad you stuck with it. You will smile every time you start off with that smooth clutch.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 348
Re: '50 gear ratio
The "standard" rear gear ratio for overdrive in the V8 was 4.11. I don't remember seeing any other offerings for hilly, flat, station wagon, police, etc, although there could have been some. In the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,559
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 983
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 642
Re: Brake pedal travels too far
I agree with cadillac. It takes all the fluid from the first pump to push the shoes against the drum because the mis-adjustment requires the cylinder to extend more. The second pump restores the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-08-2024, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 636
Re: Under hood Insulation
My '55 originally had insulation under the hood over the exhaust manifolds. The person who painted the car before I got it didn't replace it. It has been several years and there is no damage to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2024, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 929
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 929
New '40 Deluxe grill quality
I have a friend building a '40 convertible who doesn't do internet forums. He is needing a grill and obviously wants the best bang for the buck. In the offerings from Speedway, Carpenter, Vintique,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2024, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,071
Re: T5 5 speed to 1935 Ford Pickup speedometer
If the speedometer head in the truck hasn't been observed working correctly previously, I would't rule out a worn/defective speedometer. I've seen them jump wildly from zero to 60 mph. Registering...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2023, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 2,853
Views: 880,438
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2023, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,498
Re: 1937 Halogen headlight conversion
My '38 came to me with the Drake halogen conversion (12V). Although not as bright as LED, they match the prism in the lenses and work fine for my limited night driving.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 636
Re: Ignition primary for 12v conversion
I understand your concern. Many here use the Bosch coil with success. There was a period that Amazon had them for about $25. I have heard complaints on the Pertronix coils. I think some of those...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2023, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,514
Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A
If the overdrive unit was allowed to run low on lubricant, the ring/sun gears will lock up with a bang. This will result in no free-wheeling and no overdrive. It sounds like a tear-down and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2023, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 500
Re: Aluminum radiator 1950 Ford Custom
When selecting an aluminum radiator, focus on tube size. The cooling fin contact on the side of the tube transfers the heat from the water. The larger the tube, the more fin contact. A number of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2023, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 703
Re: Aftermarket Temperature Guage
On my '38 I was able to get the temp bulbs for the mechanical gauges through the firewall by removing the rubber grommet where the wiring harness goes through, stretch it enough to get the bulbs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2023, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,091
Re: Stp.
I agree. This is one time that Google is no help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2023, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 406
Re: 8BA, 12v coil question
Assuming you have a 12V NEGATIVE grounded battery installation, the negative side of the coil should go to the distributor. The sensor wire from the tach should also be on the side going to the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-13-2023, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,416
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-13-2023, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,416
Re: 55 Ford Wagon Timing Question:
Initial timing has little to do with running hot except with prolonged idle. The distributor advances (or should) as engine speed increases. About 35 degrees should be close to max advance. A timing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2023, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,134
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2023, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 749
Re: '50 3 speed with overdrive question
The overdrive relay will click when the governor closes the relay and again when the relay disengages. I think these will be the only normal clicks you should hear.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-02-2023, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 362
Re: Use standard 12v relay for overdrive?
Although I've not used one, I have read that others have used the relay you refer to successfully. I think the original fuse for the relay on a Ford was 30 amps. I would use a 40 amp aftermarket...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2023, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 659
Re: Dixson Tach Dwell tester
If it works like mine, red on the distributor side of the coil and black to ground. If it is 6V positive ground system, you might have to reverse them. I've not used one on a positive ground system.
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