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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2026, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By Brian
Re: Kudos to Krylon

Yes indeed, super helpful in facilitating the purchase of repo Lincoln [Bendix] brakes with a 10% discount all the way down to New Zealand. Thanks Gary!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2026, 11:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By Brian
Re: Installing the Hood

inside
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2026, 04:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By Brian
Re: Transmission guidance

if you look at the thrust washers each side of the 2nd gear, particularly where they fit on the splines of the mainshaft, you will notice a 'key' in one of the splines. That key is what holds those...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2026, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 523
Posted By Brian
Re: Mallory crab distributor, pros and cons on a 276 street engine?

The thickstun should have a vacuum port on top, midway between the two risers
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2026, 02:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 598
Posted By Brian
Re: What Water Pumps fpr 59A engine in 1932

Yeah tubman, now you mention it, I too recall seeing that photo...so, those drilled and tapped holes had more than one purpose!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2026, 12:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 598
Posted By Brian
Re: What Water Pumps fpr 59A engine in 1932

I guess all flatheads have the tapped mounting holes for the '32 mounts. The last '51 Merc I tore down did.


yes! isn't it great...everyone talks about old Henry being frugal, but he made his...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2026, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 715
Posted By Brian
Re: Best Filler to use over Leadwork

Chuck, Can you elaborate a bit please? Is this old, original factory lead, or recently applied? When leading, I've always used 'Fluxite' paste, it is non acidic, and doesn't have the inherent...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2026, 06:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,247
Posted By Brian
Re: 59 AB in 35 ford maxing out oil pressure gauge

'5 lbs with the key on not running'


This should read zero...I'd suspect the sender unit
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2026, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By Brian
Re: Fender skirt identification

I dunno...I once had some 36 skirts and they didn't fit my 35 rear fenders...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2026, 11:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,926
Posted By Brian
Re: Crab distrubtor ignition advance

I don't know anything about this electronic crap, but surely this module only picks up a pulse at a certain point , which must dictate the firing point, and the regular advance weights etc take care...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2026, 11:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,443
Posted By Brian
Re: Help Needed - 15” x 6” Kelsey Hayes Wide Five Rim Repair

back in the 70's, here in New Zealand, hotrodders wanted wide wheels for their cars. there were companies that would spin the supplied rim[s] in their lathes, part off the outer part of the rim on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2026, 12:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,323
Posted By Brian
Re: This is how you sell a Ford …

This is the way I sell a Ford; I've had my 35 for ever; got it in 1971 driven a million miles; it just gets better and better. Not for sale ever, whilst I'm alive!'


So, I've always liked the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2026, 12:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,570
Posted By Brian
Re: .030"-.004 rod bearings

Thanks Dale
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2026, 10:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,570
Posted By Brian
Re: .030"-.004 rod bearings

Us guys down under are fortunate in many respects inasmuch as our early Fords were sourced from Canada. Canadian engines from 45 onwards, used lock in shell bearings and had double drilled journals...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2026, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,570
Posted By Brian
.030"-.004 rod bearings

Did ford or any aftermarket manufacturer, ever make .030" -.004" 81A 6211 full floating rod bearings? I know Ford made .030"-.008", but I'm looking for something a bit smaller on the o/d.
Long...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2026, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By Brian
Re: I think the “must have” in your road tool bag

on the other hand
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2026, 03:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By Brian
Re: '35 arm rest location

Yeah, Rich, That is the slot I meant. You have the 'hook thing'? that screws through the door panel into the armrest. If you place the hook, by itself, into the slot, you'll be able to measure where...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2026, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By Brian
Re: '35 arm rest location

Have you an armrest and the bracket? there is a bracket that affixes to the armrest, and that bracket hooks through a slot in the inner door frame. If you fit this assembly up to the door without the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2026, 06:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 946
Posted By Brian
Re: Oil for Columbia rear end

the Lincoln/Columbia I have has hypoid gears so I use a GL1 hypoid oil in it sold by Penrite. My other columbia I use a GL1 85-140 oil, also sold by Penrite. I dunno if you Americans can get...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2026, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By Brian
Re: Difference with two banjo rear spider gear housing/ring gear bolts

Yes, the earlier style used the castle nuts and safety wire, post war they went to the self locking nuts and eliminated the holes in the bolts for the wire. Like you, I prefer the earlier version,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2026, 12:59 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 53,423
Posted By Brian
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery

Craig, you said; Vacuum test was quite low and bouncy suggesting late valve timing.
that statement is somewhat vague....late valve timing does not make the needle fluctuate....please study this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2026, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 551
Posted By Brian
Re: Water pump temperature bulb sealant

And just nip up the nut sufficient to prevent weeping at the nut; don't go gorilla!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2026, 03:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 551
Posted By Brian
Re: Water pump temperature bulb sealant

i always use a generous amount of anti seize compound on the seat of the bulb and the nut, and just 'nip' up the nut sufficient to stop coolant from weeping out. Next time you got to remove the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2026, 12:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,595
Posted By Brian
Re: Why a Resistor?

Good question Henry...I think it's actually to prolong life of the coil.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-03-2026, 04:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,792
Posted By Brian
Re: Speedo cable with Columbia overdrive

Auburn two speed rear ends also had the speedo drive off of the lh side of the diff housing....
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