Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Today, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 155
Re: Whatisit?
If a person plays around with this stuff long enough, they can looks at those numbers and tell a lot about what it was meant to fit. With Ford's first digit being a decade code and the second being a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Today, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 457
Re: steering box
That was common with the Ford parts procedures. If something was superseded, only the available part was listed in later catalogs. It's nice to have the 1959 version since it was the latest revision...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 168
Re: removing a gauge cluster
Some of he old Mercury cars are easier to remove the whole dash than to try and get under it. I don't know about the jail bar trucks. Most Ford dashes have the steering column support and the screws...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 529
Re: Overvoltage
What meter were you getting the lower voltage readings on? Does your 41 have an Amp meter or a Battery meter in the dash. If it's an Amp meter then it may have a short some place. That would play...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 220
Re: 1930 Sport Coupe Panel Above Deck Lid
The roadster panel appears to be longer from front to back like the 28 & 29 panel differences between coupe and roadster. That makes sense due to the shorter belt line and the way the deck lid fits...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 220
Re: 1930 Sport Coupe Panel Above Deck Lid
I won't swear to it but some sources indicate that that panel is interchangeable with the roadster of that year. Brookville makes those but I don't know about accuracy. The front section of drip...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-29-2024, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 201
Re: Rear end squealing/whining
I think they still had the Timken Detroit B-150 axle for 1-ton applications. The A-150 was a 3/4-ton application.
If the pinion bearings are worn, the gear set will make noise if there is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,345
Re: Condenser
The vertex magneto caps look to be home made and somewhat similar to the subject cap in the OPs first post. They plug the end with what appears to be an epoxy compound. I still use the Echlin brand...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 781
Re: Overheating 1946 V8
A sticky thermostat is one of the first things to check. Another thing to check is the distributor to make sure that the flyweights are working to advance the spark and that the vacuum brake is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,150
Re: model a engine
I wouldn't overhaul unless it's burning oil or losing compression. A good reason will be in order, otherwise run it for a while and see how it does.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 355
Re: Crank hole cover rivet
Tube rivet sets are available in different shank diameters but they require care in the bucking process.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 392
Re: Can't replace hub after replacing brake pads.
A lot of brake shoe linings are thicker than standard so that they will work with drums than have been turned to oversize. This can be a problem when a person puts new shoes on. Other things like the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,428
Re: 1930 Model A Coupe roof installation
The soot trick (blowing soot with a O/A torch) is about the only way to anneal aluminum with common tools. I haven't tried using a sharpie marker but then again I don't need to with an O/A torch rig.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 879
Re: Stupid question of the day. (maybe the year)
I apply sealant to one side only but I use a different sealant than most, I've used Threebond 1211 for many years now and I only use a very thin coat on the block side and some on the interface with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 498
Re: Voltage regulator, generator wiring (12 volt)
The early voltage regulators were mounted on rubber bushings so that the buzz of the VR pole wouldn't be detectable. This required a ground of the VR case to the system so they took it directly to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 320
Re: three brush regulator
The 2-stage unit was a cut out with an extra control relay. The control relay would allow the generator to charge until the battery was fully charged. With the battery charged, the system voltage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 620
Re: knowing when my car was made
Engines were stamped after they passed the operational test with the big electric motors that turned them. If they passed the amp load check of the big electric motor and there were no leaks then the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,150
Re: model a engine
Pull the head and see if it has original type valves and standard size pistons. Pull the valve chamber cover and see if it still has solid tappets and two piece guides. Pull the pan and look at a...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-26-2024, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 414
Re: Aluminum alloy model T wheels
One way that they could be aluminum would be if the individual spokes were cast from aluminum then assembled like OEM wood spokers would be. The spokes appear to be individual. I also wonder how wood...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 620
Re: knowing when my car was made
With so much water under the bridge, it is near impossible to get an exact day no matter what branch assembly plant may have been involved. Most major assemblies were sent in batches from the Rouge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 567
Re: Aaaa
The Soviets loved the Studebaker trucks we supplied them during WWII but they were still manufacturing the GAZ model AA pattern trucks as fast as they could. Ford Dearborn manufactured big twin V8...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 642
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 793
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
The green bible indicates that the 18-11005 armature was used in starters for the early 8BA (7RA). The number was likely changed later in the 8BA era but they are likely interchangeable. The ones for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,030
Re: Phaeton top rest question
In aviation we always referred to the metal ones as Willkie button plugs. They have a multitude of sizes. They are used to plug holes in instrument panels and sheet metal access holes. There are also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 786
Re: Fuse size
Henry had intelligent people designing his systems but the era that the model Ts and As were manufactured in left a lot to be desired on a safety standpoint. Fuses were not common until the early 30s...
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