Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2020, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 65
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2020, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 65
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2020, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,856
Re: Greasing the Front U Joint
Oil also migrates from the open bearing at the back of the trans. If a uni runs completely dry the chances are the oil baffle is hard up against the bearing in the trans. I check this when...
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Forum: Early V8
06-15-2020, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 943
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2020, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2020, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
Conrod spec for floating bearings/ finish
Just a quick one guys the torque spec for a 37 engine with floating flanged bearings [pretty sure it 40 lbs of the top of my head] Also the type of finish that should be on the rods after sizing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,975
Re: Tyres are getting expensive.....
The only thing is they are small diameter Brian . they would be about 700mm compared to 800mm ..
Maybe I could reband the rims to suit a bigger radial tyre and still be in front? Damn I had some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2020, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,975
Tyres are getting expensive.....
Just got a quote to replace my 7.50 x 16 Firestone blackwalls on the rear ... $992 AUD . Yup thats two tyres...and doesn't include fitting :eek:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2020, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,279
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2020, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,818
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2020, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,818
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,818
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2020, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,565
Re: brake problem
Yes its happened to one of our Ford Barn members and a friend who just lives around the corner from me. I'll let him tell the story , but to add insult to injury he also received a fine, let me tell...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2020, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 11,918
Re: Drive shaft lock pin
Yes its just the last bit thats hollow in the pin. All I did was have a solid piece of steel on the other side and peened it over with a ball peen hammer. But you have to be careful not to hit it too...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2020, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,565
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,955
Re: Installing Starter motor
Just put gaffa tape around the outside of the assembly so it doesn't come apart, bolt it all up and then peel tape off. Usually I have no problems, I remember putting on a standard pan on the pilot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2020, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,618
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2020, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,137
Re: oil pan modification
Its all I do. Also there is an advantage of having the larger hole, you can stick your finger in there for a good feel around.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2020, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,411
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2020, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2020, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,580
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2020, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,259
Re: 34 ford Toe IN
I just made my own tool . Since setting it up no issues and no wear problems.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2020, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,884
Re: Corn head grease
Geez Dave how much did you put in? its not that big an area. I think people tend to go overboard. They are oiled from the trans too [its why you see oil leaking from the clam] If everything is as it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2020, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,884
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