Go Back   The Ford Barn > Search Forums

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.07 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Ken/Alabama
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-09-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 851
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-09-2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 851
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: I inherited a true to original restoration 1935 Ford Deluxe. Help me out here.

That’s the oil filter on the driver side of the engine. There should be a restrictor fitting on the inlet side of the filter with a .060 hole in it. Without it it will cause low oil pressure. That...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Temperature gage for 1934 Flathead V8

Originally there was a fitting placed in the upper radiator hose . But if you’re not worried about what’s correct then use the later pump with the port for the temp gauge.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 372
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: ideas welcome for 6v unobtrusive license plate lamp

I use these 6 volt LED bulbs in my 40 parking lights. Bright and small.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,301
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Third brake light suggestions for 6 volt '40 Ford Tudo

I bought these LED 6 volt bulbs off Amazon. Have them in the parking lights of my 40. Plenty bright and small.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,230
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,762
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Oil leak

What oil pump do you have in there ? With the engines with a slinger at the rear I like a stock pump and a rather tight clearance on the rear main crankshaft journal.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 693
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio

I’ve sent three 40 radios to this guy. Reasonable and quick turnaround. https://www.car-radio-conversions.com/
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Optima battery replacement

The top will come off. You’ll need to trim the plastic away from the post .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 790
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: 1947 Rear Axle Worn Down

Remove the drivers side axle housing and the passenger side hub and drum along with the key and the whole unit with the differential , ring gear and axels will slide out.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2024, 11:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 790
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: 1947 Rear Axle Worn Down

I have a stash of 42-48 axles. I’m in Alabama
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2024, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 588
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Front Brake Hose

40 passenger car.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 588
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Front Brake Hose

No, just looking for a replacement hose without having to wait a week to get it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Pully came off generator shaft

Keep in mind that armature threads are a little different than regular threads. I have a set of special armature dies.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 588
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Front Brake Hose

Anyone have a modern replacement number for the 91A-2079 front wheel brake hoses? Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 884
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

There’s your problem!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 627
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Lincoln pinion backlash

I finally found the information I was looking for.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 643
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: 8BA Bell housing

So, to go the other way using the Mercury bell housing I can use the truck starter plate and use the seal . I have both starter plates but only have a Mercury bell housing.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 643
Posted By Ken/Alabama
8BA Bell housing

When using the 8BA truck bell housing with the large round bolt circle for the transmission does it matter weather or not if you use the stamped steel Mercury bell housing as long as you use the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,242
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Does this look to be enough clearance? OR too much?

Here’s the issue I see with the new pickup tubes.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 627
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Lincoln pinion backlash

I have it written down with other notes and bearing and pinion seal number from when I rebuilt my 39 Zephyr rear axle. . I’m away from the shop now but maybe later this afternoon.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Cleaning a Hydrostatic fuel gauge

I’ve found that a thin wire like a guitar string works well for cleaning the passages in them.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: connecting rods

I have a mandrel that swedges the bushing into the eye of the rod.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,635
Posted By Ken/Alabama
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over

Check vacuum diaphragm on the distributor.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500

 
Forum Jump
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15 AM.