Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: Leaking waterpump 60hp
So I installed the overhauled water pump , only to find that it leaks even more at the weeping hole behind the pulley. The repair kit was plug and play and I am pretty sure I did that fine . But...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 585
Re: Petcock
Thank you for all your response and tips, you are the best😊 I guess I just leave them alone , and just unhook the radiator hose . I am having trouble getting my newly overhauled water pump tight so I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 585
Petcock
Hello.
When I drain the coolant of my 1937 v8-60, i just pull one of the lower radiator hoses. I have 2 petcocks on the engine block but they seems to be stucked and I have not dared to use force...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,831
Re: Leaking waterpump 60hp
Yes, it could be that the one seal in the repair kit replaces both the copper and the old gasket , but I am really not sure here…. The new seal is thicker than the old leather seal , but it is not as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,831
Re: Leaking waterpump 60hp
I finally got the pump off�� But I have a question about the gasket , see pictures. There seems to be a double gasket (one leather and one cobber) where the pump seal to the timing cover ? Is this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2024, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,831
Re: Leaking waterpump 60hp
Thanks all! Water pump rebuild kit and spanner wrench are now ordered so I guess I give it a shot. Wish me luck��
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,831
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2024, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,831
Re: Leaking waterpump 60hp
When I grab the pulley at the end of the waterpump and try to move it sideways (up and down), I can feel its kind of loose. The other waterpump does not have these sideways movement. I guess this is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,831
Leaking waterpump 60hp
Hello
I have this 1937 v860 and I noticed that there is som water coming out of the little hole (se arrow on picture) from my left water pump. The car has been sitting for a couple of months. Is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 736
Re: Fuelline nuts
Thank you for kind response, guess I will have to order a new compression fitting nut
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2023, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 736
Fuelline nuts
Hello
So I am planning to change my carburator on my 1937 Ford v860, and to do this I need to first remove the fuelline. But what has happened to the nut that connects the fuel line to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2023, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,072
Re: Identify carburetor v8-60
Thank you again!
I think I will try first to locate a 81model here in Norway. The hunt for parts are a fun part of the game:-)
But I have one more question. What about the fuel pump, do I need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2023, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,072
Re: Identify carburetor v8-60
Thank you for kind help :-)
I have not tried to adjust my carb leaner. Is it possible to use a 97 on the 60 hp or will it always "drown" the engine and make it go rich like mine?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2023, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,072
Identify carburetor v8-60
Hello
I have a 1937 v8-60 and I am trying to identify my carburetor. The car is a 60 hp 1937 model but the engine could be a 1938 as far as I know. I want to do a service on the carburetor this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2022, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 565
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2022, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 565
Oildrop on distributor
Hello!
I have a 1937 flathead with the divers helmet distributor. Can someone please explain me where you drop the needed oil drops for lubrication? I have read it should be on the passenger side....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2021, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,802
Re: how to check rear wheel bearings
Thank you all!
I guess I just leave the rear bearing as they are since I dont have the right puller. Hopefully they still have som grease inside... The car does not see many miles in the seasons...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2021, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,802
how to check rear wheel bearings
Hello!
I have a 1937 Ford and today I raised the car to check for end play in the wheel bearings. I am familiar with the front bearing adjustment thanks too great info on this forum, but how about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2020, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,063
Re: air cleaner
Thanks Kurt!
But I also wonder a little bit about the oil level in the cleaner. I cant find any fill line for the oil.The picture show the bottom of the cleaner and there is stamped a "U" on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2020, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,063
air cleaner
Hello
Attached photo shows my air cleaner on my 1937 60 hp. I would like to clean the filter element but I dont know how to open it? Is it not supposed to be dismantled more than the picture shows?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2019, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 792
trico wiper engine
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412366Hello
I am restoring my Trico wiper motor on my 1937 Ford and I have a question about how the wiper shaft is supposed to be attached to the paddle? If you look at the attached...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2019, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2019, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,996
jacking points
I need to lift the car (1937 Ford) of the ground to do adjust my brakes. Where are the correct lifting points? The frame seems to be a little soft to me, I can clearly see it bends a little when I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2019, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,542
Re: inner front bearing
Wow. What a great description, Flathead fever. I am impressed and thankful
for all the great help on Fordbarn. I visit different forum on the internet, but I
always come back to Fordbarn. Me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2019, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,542
Re: inner front bearing
Thanks! The drum and bearings are now back on the car.
This operation was new to me and it made me a little scared
when I relized that this little cotton pin is all that keeps the drum and wheel ...
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