Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 4
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Oil Filter canister - 1950 shoebox
We have an oil filter canister that was on when the car was purchased, but it is not plumbed - so it is just on there for show at the moment. I know there needs to be an .060 restrictor on the inlet...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 523
Re: Spotlights on a 1950 Ford
Ok, got the thing completely disassembled and spend an hour or two cleaning out the old hardened, gunky grease. Went down the rabbit hole learning more about old grease and how to clean it out than I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 523
Spotlights on a 1950 Ford
We were having problems with the spotlights. 1) very difficult to operate/turn/move them around; and 2) not turning on.
We have the electrical part figured out and will be able to get them to turn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 986
Re: Directionals switch
Well Son of a B...! It turns out the fuse block has two spots for a flasher unit. Moved the flasher unit to the other spot and it all works.
We blame an ex-boyfriend. Apparently he had been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 986
Re: Directionals switch
probably not the flasher unit at this point ... "We replaced the flasher unit with the same part, and still nothing." We are heading out to check the switch body to ground, and then the switch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 986
Re: Directionals switch
I guess this wasn't clear enough: "At one point they were working, but are not working now. So, assume the switch is wired correctly. All the other lights function correctly - parking lights (front...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 986
Re: Directionals switch
Would that make sense even though all the lights function otherwise if the directional switch is not activated? Could it be that something in the switch itself is shorting to ground when activated?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 986
Re: Directionals switch
If the wiring is wrong, how is it that it worked last year. Nothing has changed. So, if the brake light is supposed to flash - it currently is just turning off, and never comes back on. The front...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 986
Directionals switch
1950 Ford Custom - We are having an issue with the directional signals or switch.
At one point they were working, but are not working now. So, assume the switch is wired correctly. All the other...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 498
Re: Intake Manifold gasket material - 1950 V8
I just started pulling off the old gasket and it is definitely metal. Seems to be a paper-metal-paper sandwich, and it looks pretty old. The indications on the gasket were "MADE-IN-USA", "FEL-PRO",...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 498
Intake Manifold gasket material - 1950 V8
We just had to remove the intake manifold and want to replace the gasket. What was on there looks like it was metal(?), but I am finding paper gasket replacements. What should I be looking for?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,866
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,866
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,866
Re: Electric - "Alt Exciter" switch and light
Well, here's news... That wire labeled alt exciter doesn't even run to firewall forward - it runs somewhere to the back and we haven't ripped enough apart to find it yet but it terminates somewhere...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2023, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,866
Re: Electric - "Alt Exciter" switch and light
Ok, so I might have been completely off base with "LED"... it is a regular bulb. But with a quick examination during a visit to where it is stored - it is a one wire alternator. When we have more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2023, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,866
Re: Electric - "Alt Exciter" switch and light
ok - finding a lot more info searching for "alt exciter" wire... But still I see no reason why there is a toggle switch on that wire. And something is going on why the light stays on when the car is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2023, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,866
Re: Electric - "Alt Exciter" switch and light
I found this:
"The exciter wire tells the alternator that the ignition is on and is the "turn-on" lead for the alternator. Power comes to that terminal from the battery, through the ignition...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2023, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,866
Electric - "Alt Exciter" switch and light
'50 Ford sedan - previous owner converted to 12v and installed wiring harness kit. The is a toggle switch and little LED light at the bottom of the dash. As long as the ignition switch is on, car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2023, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 424
Newbe question on clutch pedal travel
'50 Ford - I know the free travel should be set to 1 to 1-1/2 inches, but our clutch doesn't start grabbing until very close to the top of the pedal travel. Like your foot and leg is way up high. Is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,812
Re: adding electric fuel pump
"what if" what? ... The momentary switch gets stuck on? Or if the inertia switch fails?... LOL.
How would one test the current functionality of the inertia switch - how do I know it is actually...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,812
Re: adding electric fuel pump
Flow through meaning the mechanical will still be able to such fuel through the electric pump when it is off - not all electric pumps will do/allow that.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,812
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,812
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,812
Re: adding electric fuel pump
@Ken/Alabama - Good idea.
@Pat/Ohio - Thanks for the tip on the hose size - and I hope our experience is similar to your's - it is encouraging.
@marco39 - I don't think a ferral will work -...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2023, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,812
adding electric fuel pump
1950 Ford. We are planning to add an electric fuel pump - will be putting in line just in front of the rear leaf spring on the frame rail. Questions: The fuel line is currently secured to the frame...
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