Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 02:04 PM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Re: Brake stud repair tool
Thanks, Bob, for the link. I mistakenly thought the swedge worked like a pop rivet, just providing a fattened end to hold the stud in place. Instead I see it compresses the stud in the hole almost...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 08:45 AM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Brake stud repair tool
One of the studs for my 35 Ford drum is missing I have a new stud and have to fix it in place (swage it?). How does this tool look? i have a half inch pipe that I would think could be used if I...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 07:37 PM
|
Replies: 16
Views: 1,281
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 06:00 PM
|
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Re: 40 gearset in a 46 pu case
You don't have to bother Mac, most of the info is in his web site. It shows two mainshafts for the closed driveshaft 3 speeds. The 81A-7061 has a pin hole to capture the thrust washer, and as...
|
Forum: Early V8
04-25-2024, 08:15 AM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 697
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 07:58 AM
|
Replies: 22
Views: 1,250
Re: 1937 ford jack
I tried to post this earlier but it didn't seem to take. So here goes again. According to the early Ford V8 Club restoration manual, in addition to bumper jacks, the 37 Ford could also come with...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 07:48 AM
|
Replies: 22
Views: 1,250
Re: 1937 ford jack
In response to the original question, the early Ford V8 restoper jacks and 3 were axle jacks (also known as flip top).
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 12:54 PM
|
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Re: Lake Pipe insalation
What are you using the for? Some custom jobs used them for looks only so mounted them directly to the body/running boards/frame and hid the input under the frame. I attached them to the exhaust...
|
Forum: Early V8
02-23-2024, 07:04 PM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 697
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 11:27 AM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Re: 1935 sedan delivery rear door latch
Great looking delivery and glad you found a lock. Mine is a 39 delivery and looked just like your body. It was in a junk yard with the frame cut off in the front and back just before the rear end. ...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2024, 10:24 AM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 648
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 10:45 AM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 892
Re: Strange metal welded to torque tube
If a previous owner converted to juice brakes, he needed a bracket for the parking brake cable. . Ford had a bracket attachment where the radius rods attach to the torque tube. This one looks way...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2024, 11:11 AM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 654
Re: what size resistor ????
My Ford heater switch measures between 1-1.5 ohms. Even though it is NOS, the switch is put together by compressing the connections which makes the actual resistance fluctuate by the contact...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2024, 09:44 AM
|
Replies: 7
Views: 914
Re: Remove Trans from 21 stud 36 flattie
If you have a pilot bearing instead of a bushing, the input shaft could be frozen on the bearing. Get two longer bolts (or studs) to support the trans but allow the trans to move back out. See if...
|
Forum: Early V8
12-30-2023, 10:23 AM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Rebuilt 1939 Ford transmission
Nice tight rebuilt 1939 Ford style transmission. Standard gear set with 28 tooth cluster. All parts hot tank cleaned and shot peened for final cleaning and stress relief. Good gears with usual...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2023, 07:26 PM
|
Replies: 11
Views: 790
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 08:58 AM
|
Replies: 7
Views: 670
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 04:12 PM
|
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Valve removal slide hammer?
I bought this at a swap meet and the fellow thought his dad used it on flatheads to remove valves. The feet have what look like the ends of the flathead spring compressors. When the slide is pulled...
|
Forum: Early V8
11-26-2023, 01:03 PM
|
Replies: 1
Views: 411
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 09:42 AM
|
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query
The inductive ammeter is failure proof in the sense if it goes bad, nothing bad will happen. Most (all?) add on ammeters are directly in the circuit and if they open, the generator/alternator can...
|
Forum: Early V8
11-04-2023, 08:52 AM
|
Replies: 0
Views: 278
1940 Ford Deluxe grille
Nice 1940 Ford Deluxe grille with no breaks. Die cast is in nice shape and has great "patina". Outer stamped pieces include the stainless moldings. The chin and hood latch are also there
Will...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2023, 08:00 AM
|
Replies: 10
Views: 708
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2023, 08:00 AM
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,547
Re: 40 Ford Ignition Woes
You can eliminate the cap/rotor by checking the output of the coil. No spark there (along with no spark at a plug) says it is not a cap/rotor problem.
You have 6.2 volts at the coil. What do...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2023, 10:10 AM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Re: 38 Ford Deluxe Fenders on a 40 Ford Half Ton?
38 deluxe fenders use 37-38 and 39 standard running boards which are significantly different than 40 running boards so the fender mounts are different. I believe 39 deluxe fenders may fit a 40 but...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2023, 01:08 PM
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,547
Re: 40 Ford Ignition Woes
The first thing I check when a car just stops as check if an ignition or gas problem. Take off the air cleaner and work the throttle to see if the accelerator pump squirts out gas. If so fuel is...
|