Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2022, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 1940 Ford tunk lock
This was on my 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan. Everything was new, latch, license plate bevel and handle. Closed the trunk. Wouldn't open. Handle would only turn 30 degrees.
Gently lifted the lower...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,440
Re: Model A starting issue
OK reset the timing per Mike. I reset the idle screw to 1 turn and was able to get it to fire occasionally with the gas rod up all the way, so some progress. If I put my hand over the carburetor air...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2021, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,440
Model A starting issue
I'm trying to rebuild a '28 that has been sitting a long time. I rebuilt the Tillotson square bowl carburetor. I had to take .030 off the top float flange to get it flat. I adjusted the float so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2019, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
3speed side loader cluster gear plate
I'm rebuilding an 889A 3 speed side loader. It needs a cluster gear rear plate, but the only one available is 32-16823-1 which is "thick" at 0.180 inches. I need one at 0.120 inches. Is one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,379
Re: engine won't turn over
Is this an 8BA or 59AB engine. The 8BA crankshaft has oil plugs. These have to be removed and the galleys cleaned out during a rebuild. If this is not done, some oil may get through, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2018, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,174
Re: Road trip with an overheat
Take a thermal gun ( the red dot laser gun that cats love and also gives temperature). Measure the temperature difference between the top and bottom of the radiator. On my 1941 3 1/2 ton I had 30...
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Forum: Early V8
03-08-2018, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 875
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Forum: Early V8
02-16-2018, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 875
Running 81A
This 81A is running on a test stand (test stand not included). Bore is 3 1/16th. Initial oil pressure cold is 40 psi. Compression is about 100 psi except cylinder 5 which is 75. Adding oil to the #5...
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Forum: Early V8
02-11-2018, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 0
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81A Remanufactured Block
81A bare block. Been magnifluxed, no cracks. Cylinders machined 0.040 over (ready for 239 pistons), no liners. Valve seats machined. Original main caps. Will ship Fastenal at additional actual cost.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2018, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,518
Re: fuel pump push rod bushing removal
Just for the record, I recently removed the fuel pump bushing in an 8BA. This was caused by an unusual set of circumstances. The cam would only move 1/8 inch axially and rotate 30 degrees. On...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2017, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,195
Re: 1941 Ford Big Truck Brake Bleed
Problem solved and it just goes to show when you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Not all soft pedal issues are caused by air in the brake line. In my case, the wheel cylinder cups were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2017, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,195
Re: 1941 Ford Big Truck Brake Bleed
I put a residual valve on the line going to the rear. I bled the master cylinder, but was concerned that air might have gotten back in when I blocked/unblocked the front cylinders. I put pressure on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2017, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,195
1941 Ford Big Truck Brake Bleed
I've converted my 3 1/2 ton to dual master. One line goes from the back reservoir to the rear and splits on the rear end housing. The front reservoir goes down to a dual tee for the brake light...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2017, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Re: 94 Carb Model H
Looks like the power valve was the culpret. Tightened it and no more stray gas.
Thanks for all the help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2017, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Re: 94 Carb Model H
There are no numbers acst in the bowl opposite the pump well!
I'll have to do more research to identify where the gas is going.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2017, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Re: 94 Carb Model H
I've got an Airtex E8011 going through a Gator pressure regulator and it's taking over 2 minutes for the pump to switch to bypass mode. Therefore, I concluded that the float wasn't closing the float...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2017, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
94 Carb Model H
Can anyone help identify this 94 carb? It has the Ford script, but the only identification is an "H" on the throttle pump column. Is this a Holley replacement? This picture is the middle section. ...
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Forum: Early V8
03-28-2017, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,047
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Forum: Early V8
03-14-2017, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,047
41 ford 1 1/2 ton front bumper brackets
Looking for a set of front bumper brackets for my '41 1 1/2 ton. This is the three hole bumper. I have the bumper, just need the brackets. I believe the same brackets were used for several years.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2017, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,804
Re: Ford Truck weight
This is great information. The truck isn't quite mobile yet. I thought my 16 x 32 garage would be big enough and it's not! I'll post pictures soon.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2017, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,804
Re: Ford Truck weight
Thanks for the quick response. It's a conventional cab with stake body, but has the Eaton two speed rear end.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2017, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,804
Ford Truck weight
I am new to this forum. I have a 1941 Ford 1 1/2 ton and need the vehicle weight and gross vehicle weight for registration purposes. I'm sure someone out there knows this info.
Thanks for your help
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