Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2023, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,195
Re: Rare Wide Five Rim - 15 x 6?
No way Seth. 60hp wide 5 wheels are 3-1/2" wide where the tire locates on the rim. I have a bunch of those that came off 60hp, 37 Fords.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 15,828
Re: Torque Tube Seal
@Brendan17....In my humble opinion, you need to find out why that ring groove on the drive shaft is not accessible for properly mounting that ring. If you are using all stock/original parts on this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,195
Re: Rare Wide Five Rim - 15 x 6?
I had one like that years ago and sold it for good bucks, since I had no use for it then, and still wouldn't today. Now if it had been a 16"x 6" wide, 5 on 5-1/2 wire spoke, straight or bent spokes,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,372
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Re: Are these Ford doors?
Steve, if the glass is original FoMoCo there should be "bugs" as already mentioned in two posts. From what I can see in your pics, they look to be in good condition with the front doors probably...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,006
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,631
Re: Washers, yay or nay, on stock head studs
Yes, it's generally called a cost reduction/cost savings. Just like the change from studs and nuts to hex headed bolts. It's a constant thing required in engineering to keep the cost of manufacturing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Re: v8 transmission breakdown
There are a few tricks for getting some of the later gear combinations together or apart when the early 48 case is used. I'm not sure if Mac mentions any of this in his book, but there are some posts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,631
Re: Washers, yay or nay, on stock head studs
....and that's only 100% accurate "IF" your only concern and/or purpose in life is attempting to build a high point, over restored, show vehicle as it may have left the various factories building...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Re: v8 transmission breakdown
BINGO!! That's "the key that has to turn" to get that input shaft out and I'm sure that is mentioned in MacVP's transmission book.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,449
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,631
Re: Washers, yay or nay, on stock head studs
I use the hardened steel washers on my '35-'36, 21 stud engines when using iron heads because these engines I have originally came from the factory with aluminum heads and hardened washers under the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2023, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Re: Mechanical Brakes - Cross Shaft Replacement
Joey, it's a good thing that you found that bushing problem with the cross shaft and replaced it with one in better condition. If you ever hope to get that mechanical braking system adjusted and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2023, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2023, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,851
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2023, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,851
Re: 36 Mechanical break upgrade
That's the same type of floaters/equalizers that I have on my '35 fordor slantback sedan (FB Avatar) and they also work fine for me.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2023, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,075
Re: 32 Transmission Refresh
That's the reverse idler gear :). 38 coupe was referring to the 1st/reverse sliding gear that meshes with the cluster gear.
The reverse idler gear only sees action on one side, as the 1st/reverse...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2023, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,075
Re: 32 Transmission Refresh
Jim, thanks for taking the time to clean up that cluster gear and take new pictures. After clearly seeing the condition of those cluster gear teeth, I agree that it would be in your best interest to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2023, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,075
Re: 32 Transmission Refresh
With all due respect to those who have already commented, It's difficult for me to see what those gear teeth actually look like, even with the resized pictures, due to the oil film, discoloration,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2023, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,635
Re: Battery shut-off location
Lawrie, please post some pics of how you added that switch toggle extension. That sounds like something I need to do for better access to my cut-off switch. The previous owner of my '35 fordor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2023, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,607
Re: Late 36 distributor rebuild - lower bushing
I'm glad to hear you have the bearing fit resolved. Keep us posted on the rest of your distributor rebuild. These early helmet style distributors can be built to give you many miles of trouble free...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2023, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,425
Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
And there is also a concern if those exhaust port mounting bolts are too long. I've read posts where someone mentioned having coolant coming out of the exhaust ports after installing their newly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2023, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,140
Re: 1936 clamshell
Yes indeed, and hopefully the OP, mmumley, came back to read these responses made on his post, and understands what is necessary to correctly install the drive train in his '36.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2023, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,369
Re: Optima battery holdown?
I can't remember if I put a curve on those hold down pieces or not. I could check later today, after I get done doing my wifes "honey do" list :D , but if I didn't do that, it does sound like a good...
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