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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 411
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Mallory ignition 12 volt coil.

flathead4rd: In Dec. 1919 I was having the same problem as you. I called Mallory Tech in ElPasso, TX and spoke with Bret Kugler. My engine is an 8ba on 12V.

He told me the following: "I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: They're Still Out There...

Looks like some cars were already "picked for parts".
Wonder if the Mecum buyers restored them and what they look like today?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 218
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Stromberg e fire fitment in later timing covers

tubmanm makes an excellent point. If it doesn't fit the cover, don't use it. The 8BA Surefire distributor add claims they fit all styles of 8BA front covers. However, from your experience, this seems...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 901
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford

Mike, This wiring thread will help you re: tailight wiring.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159000&highlight=1940+FORD+WIRING+DIAGRAM
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-16-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Torque tube seal #4245 removal

Thanks Pete.
Glenn, glad you made good progress.
Great minds think alike. Ha, ha.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-16-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Torque tube seal #4245 removal

Here's a cheap and easy to make tool for removing axle seal using a toggle bolt (cut to size), a long 3/8-16 threaded rod or bolt, a flat metal strap with a flat washer and a 3/8 nut that lays on top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-15-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Torque tube seal #4245 removal

Glenn: Here's an idea to remove that seal using a slide hammer to pull it out like you suggested on the front. I have a slide hammer that has a Jacob chuck jaw on the front and have used this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-15-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Torque tube seal #4245 removal

This shows how to remove that axle seal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwloJphoQPw
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-15-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 308
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Help - 47 Ford manual transmission repair needed

If possible, you could remove the transmission yourself and save a ton of $$. It's really not that difficult. look here....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: banjo rear wheel bearing grease suggestions

Read this thread.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263583
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 223
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: 1950 shoebox - wheel covers and hub dust covers

If the dust covers have a little metal raised bead near the bottom, use that surface and a flat blade screwdriver to gently tap on the dust cover.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,272
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: arm rest / door panel installation 1940 coupe

Post photos of what you have. There must be a better way than using JB Weld.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2024, 03:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 742
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: KRW hub puller question

The Winfield puller is a reproduction version. Perhaps the original had threads and Winfield modified it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2024, 03:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: 40 Ford arm rest

A Fordbarn search provides the answer.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=210085
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2024, 03:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Spindle pin bore

Well done. Great to have a really good lathe like yours.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 742
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: KRW hub puller question

This KRW hub puller was bought March 24, 2008 for $150. No longer being made. These are the parts that came with it. The little end cap that slides over the axle has no threads but does have a dimple...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 742
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: KRW hub puller question

On my KRW style puller there is a cap that just slides over the threads on the end of the axle.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,602
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Sta-Lube 3131 bearing grease question.

6/13/24 As a follow up to corvette8n post below, I emailed the CRC tech this morning about possible alternative to SL3131 and he courteously replied via the following email:

"Hi Jim,
Thank you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,602
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Sta-Lube 3131 bearing grease question.

Gosh, it's surprising that CRC decided to stop making such a good product. Wonder why?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,266
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: 1933 V8: Troubleshooting...suggestions welcome

This is just a wild guess but, could the little flexible fuel line on the firewall between the gas line and the carb be faulty?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Hot start

Pete: Thanks for posting that info. and diagram.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Banjo rear end hub, axle bearings and seals

Here's the rear Ford script rear bearing with hub minus grease seal and snap ring.
Be sure and read this:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234677
and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,301
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: 4 Barrel Carb?

I use #51 jets on my Holley 390, List 8007 carb. Engine is stock 239 cu. in.
As I recall 390's come stock from Holley with #51 jets.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-10-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 209
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Faulty temp gauge, sending unit, or...?

Was the 3rd Generation temp. sending unit a genuine OEM unit or a reproduction?
I have read that the repro. units are not really dependable. NOS genuine units are quite expensive but are available...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 646
Posted By 19Fordy
Re: Thoughts on plastic fuel tanks

I installed a polypropylene tank made by TANKS Inc. in my 40 Ford about 10 years ago. I think it holds 2 more gallons. The biggest problem was that the stock 40 gas tank sending unit could not be...
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