Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 08:31 PM
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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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 05:30 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 03:06 PM
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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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:27 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:29 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:24 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:21 AM
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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.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 5
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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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 15
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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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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 02:56 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 791
Re: 80 years ago today
Gene: Millions of folks today don't realize "what you've got 'till it's gone." Then it's too late.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 791
Re: 80 years ago today
I think this pretty much summarizes the teaching of where we are re: our June 6,1944 WWII history....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Here’s a whole ‘nother question
Here's a fuel pump push rod thread worth reading.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/8ba-fuel-pump-question.1128119/
Plus, more info. on this topic....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 791
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 791
Re: 80 years ago today
tubman makes a very valid point. Sadly, it seems that each generation must learn the hard way as history fades away and is forgotten - only to be repeated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 10:20 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: 80 years ago today
So true. I hope this is being taught and passed on (not passed over) in today's high school history classes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Do I fit in
Welcome to the Fordbarn. It's great your discovered a new hobby. Feel free to ask lots of questions. Lots of smart folks in the barn.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 657
Re: Long Reach Plug
I also use NGK GR4 #2635. Length of threads is 3/4 in.
Length from bottom of washer to tip of electrode is 1 in.
They came with the heads I bought in 1999 from Mark Kirby (RIP).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,241
Re: 1940 Fords
Bruce: Will this help?
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/search/539242179/?q=1940+ford+brake+shoes&o=relevance&c[node]=47
and ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,241
Re: 1940 Fords
Very nice looking pair of '40's.
Amazing there are so many that have survived or been restored.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,276
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Where do these go ???
The one on the left is distributor hold down clamp for 1949-53 flathead Ford/ Merc. V-8.
Not sure about the clamp on the right.
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