Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2025, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,884
Re: Ted's Brake Floater Kit review
Ford's 37-38 cable operated brakes are technically full floating already. My experience is all the parts on the backing plate need to be in good condition with no observable wear, and the brakes must...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2025, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,953
Re: SOLD notices ???? Don't see any/many
The problem with parts stashes is we all have them. I see good parts for sale at very reasonable prices, but have most of the same stuff myself already. At this point I am very picky about what I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2025, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,048
Re: Guerrini
I have never had to add anything to a thermostat or use a second hose clamp on any 37-48 style V8 engine. I have used the hoses with the molded flare where they go over the head. I just set the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2025, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,132
Re: 39 deluxe sealed beams
I have used halogen bulbs that fit the original reflector with no modification. Little British Car Co (http://www.lbcarco.com/) has bulbs with the filaments in the correct location. They offer the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2025, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Re: 21 stud insert main conversion in LA area?
I am not familiar with any inter main conversion for the Babbitt main flathead V8 blocks.
The 36 LB motor is a water pump in head engine produced by Ford in partial production for the 1936 model...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2025, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 843
Re: Relay 6V
deuce_roadster has it, that is a generator regulator. It will almost certainly be a 6V positive ground unit since it lists Zephyr along with Ford and Mercury. The Zephyr was long gone in the USA by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2025, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,065
Re: lower H2O pump hoses...
That probably depends on how much offset you need. I did a quick search on that auction site and found some listings for 1-3/4" ID offset silicone hose. I would measure what you need and see if there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2025, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,002
Re: Distributor "guts" swap possible?
Yes and no.
The "late" 36 distributor, the "snuff can coil" unit, will swap all internal parts up through the 1941 "11A" distributor. The 11A advance is a nice upgrade, all other parts are the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2025, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,308
Re: Lincoln V8? We discuss them here?
big job, I'm entertained by your idea. Could you use two cheap aluminum downflow radiators, with each one hooked up to one side of the big 337? Something like generic hot rod Model A radiators?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2025, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,406
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2025, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 437
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2025, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 577
Views: 232,476
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2025, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,034
Re: T-5 behind an H-six?
I would do some homework on the one piece driveshaft idea. The longer a driveshaft is the bigger diameter it has to be (read expensive), and still there is a maximum recommended length. This is to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2025, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,151
Re: what's wrong with a standard fuel pump?
I use kits from Then and Now Automotive for my fuel pumps, and have had good results.
Link to their kit selection: https://www.then-now-auto.com/product-category/fuel-pump-kits/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2025, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,308
Re: Lincoln V8? We discuss them here?
The 337 engines are not popular the way the regular Ford flatheads are popular. There is little information and little support for them. The few people who have used one and reported on it say good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2025, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 728
Re: parts interchange
Do you have a 1936 rear axle or a 1940 rear axle?
Also, are you sure you want another 4.11 ratio rear axle? You will probably prefer 3.78 ratio gears unless you live in very hilly or mountainous...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2025, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,065
Re: lower H2O pump hoses...
I prefer silicone hoses for the radiator to water pump hoses. The silicone hoses are flexible so installing them is not the fight that you have with original type. Silicone hoses are also durable,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2025, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,531
Re: Serpentine System for Flatheads
I don't think all that is needed. My friend has a 41 Mercury with air conditioning and an alternator running one wide V belt. It does the job well without added complication of idlers or extra belts....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2025, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 549
Re: Puttin in my 36 pickup
That will put a smile on your face. Many people don't understand the greatness that is the well tuned stock flathead V8, they make driving a real pleasure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2025, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,474
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2025, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,151
Re: what's wrong with a standard fuel pump?
Letting a car sit is much harder on it than occasional driving.
I don't run electric pumps on any of my cars. I expect to crank on the starter for a while if I let a car sit for too long. I don't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2025, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,899
Re: 42 Mercury Sedan Idles Then Dies Video
The carburetor in the video looks like one of the new cheap chinesium carburetors. I am curious if any parts are interchangeable with the original carburetors, and if the tolerances on the new cheap...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2025, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,034
Re: T-5 behind an H-six?
You should be good to go with the bell housing already, assuming you used the later H series parts not the earlier G series parts.
The two big differences in swapping in a T5 to the tonner...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2025, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 343
Re: 47coe
I'm not 100% sure what your question is, so my response is a bit generalized.
The original 6V system is positive ground. It matters for your generator & regulator, and for ignition system efficiency...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2025, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 26,903
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