Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:11 AM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 468
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:48 AM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 468
Re: 39 rear shock problem
it is clear from pic that perch has to be above spring shackle but mine is below. center section is correct leading me to believe the axle bells with the perchs are switched. the left and right have...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2024, 02:17 PM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 468
Re: 39 rear shock problem
The problem is the perch is below the shackle and it should be on top. I think when I had everything apart 40 years ago I installed the bells on the wrong side. I am studying this to see if switching...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2024, 07:04 AM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 468
Re: 39 rear shock problem
the perch on mine is below the spring thus the interference and the 9" between shock arm and perch. i too thought it should be the other way but is not the perch part of the axle housing? i am sorry...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 02:34 PM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 468
Re: 39 rear shock problem
I think so but it was 40 years ago when I got the car and rebuilt the rear end and installed new axles. My shackles point down, if they were reversed it looks like they wouldn’t interfere.
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 08:09 AM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 468
39 rear shock problem
Trying to install my rebuilt ( Andy’s Shox) and there’s no way the links will fit. Shocks appear correct but I have about 9” between shock arm and mount. The shackle is also interfering with link...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 07:54 AM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 405
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2024, 07:01 AM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 544
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 12:46 PM
|
Replies: 31
Views: 1,557
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 01:30 PM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 639
Re: Hand Opersted Tachometer ??
Even though they are old tech, and we were given digital and later photo tachs, I always carried an old one as I trusted them over the “ modern “ type. Saved my ass more than once when doing a job in...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 06:57 AM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 639
Re: Hand Opersted Tachometer ??
we used these as HVAC techs. until the digital ones came out. had to rpm all the fans on the job and many times in less than ideal conditions.
|
Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-27-2024, 07:22 AM
|
Replies: 4
Views: 281
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 11:59 AM
|
Replies: 8
Views: 391
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 10:52 AM
|
Replies: 18
Views: 864
Re: Overheating 1946 V8
I use 180 degrees original style in my 39. With original style hoses they don’t move and are in the stock location.
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 06:57 AM
|
Replies: 8
Views: 502
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 12:34 PM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio
I took my 39 radio to a local audio repair shop, had all caps replaced and a new vibrator. Cost was about 100.00 plus 40.00 for the vibrator. All tubes were good. First shop wanted 750.00 to “...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 06:56 AM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 724
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 10:05 AM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 313
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:30 AM
|
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Re: Car quit working
Could be a few things but start by checking your grounds. If they are good start troubleshooting from starter and work towards ignition switch. Apply power directly to starter to see if it cranks,...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 12:42 PM
|
Replies: 22
Views: 1,346
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 07:03 AM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Re: oil pump gear
i use a short piece of chain bolted to opposit corners of intake man., carb must be off. this way you can choose where to attach lift chain for different angles.
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 06:54 AM
|
Replies: 91
Views: 3,792
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:33 AM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 596
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 10:38 AM
|
Replies: 21
Views: 896
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 08:43 AM
|
Replies: 21
Views: 896
|