05-27-2012, 08:22 AM | #1 |
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1949 Ford F3
I got my new 49 Ford F3 home yesterday. I have a couple of questions about the new truck.
1. The Serial# is 462504. Does anyone have an idea if it a 49, 50 or 51 ? 2. What should be the top speed of an F3 ? When I got it home, I found it no compression in #2 & 3 and #5 & 6 cylinders. I'll pull the heads Monday to see what I have. I hope its just stuck valves or blown head gasket. |
05-27-2012, 08:30 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1949 Ford F3
The front sheet metal changed in 1951. There have been some good discusions on here and one of Ford truck forums about the 49 & 50 models since it's a little harder to tell where the divining line is on them.
My Dad had a 52 F3 with the old nonsynchronized 4-speed stump puller. It wasn't a high speed machine for sure. It was pretty well wound out at 65 MPH but it would go more if you could stand the noise. Here's one thread on the subject: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ht=1949+F1+VIN Last edited by rotorwrench; 05-27-2012 at 08:40 AM. |
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05-27-2012, 11:01 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1949 Ford F3
Thanks for the info !! Looking over the info on this forum, I believe I have the info on this truck:
Serial #: 98RY 462504 AT Model#: 9RY Firewall Code: A12K324 Serial# 9 = '49 or '50 8R = 239ci V8 462505 = over 300,000 = 1950 model AT = Atlanta Ga Firewall code: A = Black 12 = Day of Month built K = Built in Oct 324 = Unit # assembled Thanks again for your help. |
05-29-2012, 11:34 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1949 Ford F3
Good luck on the F-3. Maybe I'm biased, but I love to see these things on the road.
I downloaded a speedometer App on my phone and used it to see if my speedometer on the truck was accuarate. I hit 73 mph and could not get it to go any faster. I have changed the rear axle to a DANA 60 with 4:10 gears though. Other than that, I'm pretty much original. Awesome Truck! |
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Have fun with your project! If you get a chance, check in with the guys at the new and growing bonusbuilt truck forum http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/index.php |
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06-21-2012, 10:23 PM | #6 |
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06-21-2012, 10:47 PM | #7 |
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Congratulations!! they're pretty tough engines - enjoy!
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06-24-2012, 09:22 PM | #8 |
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I got all the hoses connected and filled it with water. Looks like I have some work to do. The radiator is leaking, the right water pump is also leaking and #3 cylinders is pumping water. Got to love it !!
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06-25-2012, 06:31 PM | #9 |
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My '49 F-2 is happy cruising at 40-45 m.p.h. The rear axle ratio of 4.86 to 1 really gears these trucks down. If you want to go faster there are two good options: 1) do what pauldborr did and install a higher ratio Dana 60, either 4.10 or 3.54 ratio, or 2) contact Chuck at Chucks Trucks and purchase the 4.11 ratio conversion for your stock rear axle.
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06-26-2012, 12:55 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the info. I might check out Chucks Trucks. I will need to do something to get the speed up. I'd like to keep it as original as I can and also use it as a weekend drive. I'd hate to back up traffic like a log truck on a two lane road.
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06-26-2012, 01:22 PM | #11 |
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When I get home I'll check a book I have on serial numbers. It will tell everything about it.
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06-26-2012, 01:23 PM | #12 |
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PS - I had one and I did 80 mph in it
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06-26-2012, 08:57 PM | #13 |
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80 MPH !! That flathead must have been singing.
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06-26-2012, 09:19 PM | #14 |
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Re: 1949 Ford F3
Put alittle MMo in the gas for a while 1oz per gal.
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06-28-2012, 08:47 PM | #15 |
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i've never used MMO. Dad always used Sea Foam in the gas and STP in the oil. Once I get her running again, I'll give it a try. I just want tell Dad !!
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