Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:51 PM
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Re: Borg Warner overdrive question
The rail switch opens the circuit to the ground action of the governor so the main solenoid can't operate electrically. The rail also blocks the pawl so that it can't move mechanically. This is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 216
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
A 1.2 to 1.5 Ohm ballast resistor will work for a 1.5 Ohm primary type coil. A person can use a 3 Ohm primary type coil and not need a ballast for 12-volt conversion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 447
Re: Borg Warner overdrive question
The firewall relay powers the system up when the key is turned on. The system uses the governor ground to complete the circuit at the moment it reaches on speed. The downshift switch under the gas...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 546
Re: Houdaille oil.
Some were mineral oil and some were glycerin. That ones an oldy but it still could go either way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 352
Re: Removing the dash
If the wire harness is sourced from Bauer Electronics through one of the mid century Ford sources, they come with an excellent wiring diagram for each harness assembly in the set. Mac VanPelt has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 684
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
It might not be very practical to do a set up like that for the Ford wide 5. It could be done with adapters but it would change back spacing on the wheels. The adapters would have to clear the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 567
Re: 37 coupe RTS T-170 swap!
This alteration has been done a fair amount for folks that want an overdrive with a top shift. The Tremec T170 RTS-TOD has now been out of production since 1987 and they really only had a three year...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 540
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 540
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 486
Re: Horn
There is a kit available from model A sources to repair for deteriorated horn rod internals. A volt/Ohm meter is the best way to test the horn rod assembly.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 509
Re: NGK Anti - Seize?
Where most problems come from is when the mechanic gets a little too liberal with the compound and gets some between the threads and the electrodes. If it gets on the electrodes it will fowl the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 709
Re: Exhaust manifold intake bolts broke
Alexiskai mentioned the first thing I always check. If a manifold has excessive droop then it's not worth trying to repair it. I had a drooped manifold and a cracked intake so I tried out a new set...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 406
Re: Ammeter showed a discharge
A high amp discharge indicates a complete loss of generator output. If it has a short to ground somewhere then it will blow a fuse if so equipped. Something may be getting hot due to a loose...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 831
Re: Removing stuck distributor and lower shaft
The one piece was an early item and there would be no sign of the coupling that the two piece fits. The area that the distributor shaft rides in is problematic with corrosion being caused by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 540
Re: Old brazed repairs on a 21 stud
One thing I learned about brazing cast iron is that it will stay more structurally sound in the joint if the brass overlaps the crack. It needs a blanket coating to help it stay attached. I've none...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,172
Re: Henry and Edsel
One of the things Edsel fought for during the 1930s was a longer plan form to be able to design in more pleasing to the eye changes. Henry wouldn't let him do it. He wanted to keep the cars as short...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 1929 roadster rumble cushion fasteners
My 29 Sport Coupe has it's original back cushion and it fits close on the bottom but I can still get my fingers in there to start the threads. I'm not sure if they used hex head screw fasteners...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,172
Re: Henry and Edsel
There is plenty of evidence that Henry was hard on Edsel but Edsel knew how to get what he wanted. He would have been the type to defend his father even though he wasn't always treated all that well....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 555
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 353
Re: 1931 coupe Rear corner repair
Having done my own metal shaping, it is safe to say that parts can be hand formed if a person has the knowledge, tooling, and a lot of practice using all that. Finding the proper materials to form...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 489
Re: Motor Mount/Yolk
Ford originally had no yoke at all since the motor bolted directly to the front cross member. The spring set up was developed to keep the front cross member from cracking. The illustrated diagram is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,371
Re: getting into the Rumble Seat
The rumble seat was likely better for kids to set in. I know I don't fit well into mine. A lot of folks put the top props for roadsters on the side rails so that folks will have a handle but they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,169
Re: The Old Motor
Budd contracted to manufacture all the 82 series cabs so they were all made by Budd but finished by Ford. Most folks refer to that last production cab as a Budd cab since they were well known for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 936
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