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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 03:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 681
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Left ignition switch on

I put my battery cutout switch under the battery tray on my 41.

You can't see it, and it has put me into a routine of a quick visual on the engine bay before and after taking her out.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-18-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Rebuilt flathead tight - too tight?

I'll take the good advice on dedicated battery leads as well.


Much appreciated all. Many thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-18-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Rebuilt flathead tight - too tight?

Many thanks all. I suspect I may not have lubricated the rope seals enough....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By fortyonerag
Rebuilt flathead tight - too tight?

I'm in the final throes of rebuilding a 59A flathead. I'll be the first to say I'm an electrical guy, so I have been relying on manuals etc and advice from friends on this journey.

Nothing...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 01:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,306
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Trip to the nationals in the 34

Thanks for sharing. Impressive reliability.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,206
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford bumper end pieces

You'll need a longer bumper bolt as well. I have a set I'm not using, but the shipping from Australia will make your eyes water.....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2024, 03:49 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,789
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

Pardon me for what might be a dumb comment.

I'm putting a 59A together at the moment - my first engine and not yet ready to run. I fitted 'new' Mellings oil pump that was a different configuration...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2024, 03:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 862
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: seat belts 40 coupe

Not wishing to hijack the thread, but does anyone have an idea on how to stop the belts falling behind the seat when it's folded forward?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Dipstick Length

I'm not restoring the vehicle, it's a replacement engine for driver.

So, with the open pan on flat ground, 5 quarts of liquid should give me in the neighbourhood of the full mark?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By fortyonerag
Dipstick Length

I can recall reading that there are different flathead dipstick/tube combinations that could result in wrong oil level readings.

I'm currently putting a 59A flathead together. I don't know it's...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,093
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Motor/Lift Lower Mounting

I'd love to see a wiring diagram also.....Anyone holding?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,771
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead

I have a 41 SD convert and going down the path of building a 59 motor for it. The idea of a modest rebuild can become a rabbit hole real quick.

Check out the 1948 movie 'Mr Blandings builds his...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 04:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,093
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Motor/Lift Lower Mounting

On the 41 the mechanism can be a little 'grabby' if the two motor screw lift adjustment gets out of line. So by the time you have stopped to help it along and such, a manual top is a faster and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,093
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Motor/Lift Lower Mounting

That single stiff wire seem to be some attempt at an earth wire by the previous owner.


The top was very slow to operate (take about 4 -5 min) so eventually I disconnected the actuators and I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,093
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Motor/Lift Lower Mounting

Not sure this helps (darn if it isn't messy under there), but here we go....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,219
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Transmission Gearset Tricks?

Wait, what, the 41 supposed to be faster than the 40 !!!???

Who knew?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Rear Seat

There is a wood brace that runs across the width of the car. I recall hearing someplace that it is a structural member - not sure.

The rear seat is located and held in place by the brace. I can...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-30-2023, 04:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,017
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Good Morning Nice Car conversation

"Have you had it since new?"
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2023, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Oil Pressure & Temp Gauge from Sweden

^^^^^Interesting. Not the look I'm after, but this has potential. Thermocouple probes as well.....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 02:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Oil Pressure & Temp Gauge from Sweden

Whenever I see the twin Smiths unit I wonder why no one made a twin water heat unit for flatheads.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

Thanks gents. Good idea, but I don't have the option of a shunt with the hall effect/inductive meter movement.

I will replace the stock ammeter. The reduced current of a 12V system might be a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2023, 01:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

Thanks for the leads gents, much appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

I reversed the wire in the ammeter when I did the conversion. When I checked the other day the headlamps came on fine brakes too, with only a small wiggle in the needle.

Thinking perhaps a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2023, 12:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

I haven't had a chance to get my ammeter out yet. I use the guage as a general indication that the system is charging.

Now that the battery (Optima) is charged I pulled on the headlights. The...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By fortyonerag
Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

I recently had a charging system problem on my 41. Car is stock except for a 12V negative earth conversion.


The stock ammeter has the inductive loops on the back of the gauge that the main power...
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