Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2011, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,605
Re: 46 ford wheels-16" for 15"
Assuming that the 46 is the same as my 40 Ford... The hub caps on my 40 require wheels with the hubcap bumps facing inward on the hub area rather than outward as they do on more modern wheels. My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2011, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,685
Re: Vapor Lock
Hey I'm not saying that there aren't other reasons why an engine might quit on a hot day... I've had bad coils as well.
Chevron publishes an extensive study regarding modern fuels. Look up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2011, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,685
Re: Vapor Lock
Every time a thread starts any where on this topic, there will be those who say that vapor lock doesn't exist. Had this same experience when I posted on an old Econoline website. I think the people...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2011, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 21,058
Re: Tighten Fan Belt?
Thanks for the help guys.
I love that tool as well Vergil. I'm sure that Ford Service Departments way back when must have had something like this. I'm definitely going to take a spare wrench...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2011, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,332
Re: battery disconnect switch.
I don't like the looks of the green knob type switches that attach to the battery terminal. As others have mentioned, my experience with them is that they burn or pit as well. I prefer rotary type,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2011, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 21,058
Tighten Fan Belt?
I am installing a fan belt on a 46 engine. Of course, this engine has separate fan and generator belts. My question? How can you apply tension to the belt and tighten it? I can't see anywhere that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2011, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 818
Wrong belt? Starting over...
I'd like to start my thread over again now that I have my facts straight... I have a 42 engine that for some reason was set up with a 46 type distributor and fan. This leaves me with a crankcase...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2011, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
Re: Need help with Fan Belt Numbers
Just realized what my problem may be... I have two different pulleys on this engine. The fan pulley is a wide-belt pulley and all the rest are narrow belt pulleys... I guess my question now is ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2011, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
Re: Need help with Fan Belt Numbers
ADDITIONAL INFO: It appears that the wrong belt may have been used on the car. All the listings that I find have the belt width at 7/8". This belt measures closer to 5/8". This places the belt flush...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2011, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
Re: Need help with Fan Belt Numbers
The fan pulley on the later engine, mounts to the generator and adjusts up and down. A shorter belt should pull the fan down out of harms way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2011, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
Re: Need help with Fan Belt Numbers
I always pay the price when I don't proof read my posts. Excuse my typing. My brain seems to be out of sync with my fingers these days. At any rate... Any help from the experts will be appreciated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2011, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
Need help with Fan Belt Numbers
I have a 42 engine in my 40 Sedan Delivery. Right now, the generator pulley is adjusted all the way to the top. This has the fan blade nipping the bottom of the right upper radiator hose. Macs lists...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-15-2011, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,630
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-12-2011, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,630
Pictures of 57 T-Bird Fuel & Vacuum Lines?
In the process of installing 57 TBird intake, carb, and distributor on my 56 Bird. Need a little help. Fuel lines and vacuum lines are different from my originals of course. I ordered stainless steel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2011, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,245
Re: 40 Ford Stock Exhaust Size???
Thanks for the responses. Considering that Ford used a 1.75" exhaust system just a decade later on smaller displacement engines... Just speculating that a reduction in exhaust back pressure might be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,245
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2011, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,245
40 Ford Stock Exhaust Size???
My 40 Ford Sedan Delivery has a 41 engine rebuilt to 100 HP. The single exhaust pipe by today's standards looks ridiculously small. Checked it today and it measures 1.5 inches O.D. I'm wondering...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2011, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Replacement Radiator from US Radiator?
I'm looking at ordering a copper/brass radiator for my 40 Sedan Delivery manufactured by US Radiator. Anyone have any experience with this? Also... What pressure can you run with it?
Thanks for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-16-2011, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,689
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-16-2011, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,689
Re: Holley 4000 - Advice Needed
I was so close on getting this thing to run well that I was hoping the very slight stumble might be the result of the accelerator pump. HOWEVER... The distributor certainly appears to be an issue. We...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-15-2011, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,454
Re: carb change
Frank,
I have a 63 Econoline pickup that ran a 170 originally and I later switched it out for a 200. I kept the manual choke however.
A couple considerations... Many of the in-liner experts do...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-15-2011, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,689
Re: Holley 4000 - Advice Needed
I've already talked to them about some of this. While they are really nice to deal with before the work is done... There"s a real attitude afterwards if anything isn"t right. Hate to lose the car for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-14-2011, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,689
Re: Holley 4000 - Advice Needed
Thanks Paul. I've played with the timing all the way up to a slight ping and still have it. The really annoying thing about this accelerator pump linkage is that once the rod is installed in the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2011, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,689
Holley 4000 - Advice Needed
I'm trying to sort through my Holley 4000/Loadomatic distributor issues. I had to replace the double diaphragm advance mechanism on the distributor and I had a couple issues with the Holley 4000 that...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-10-2011, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,858
Re: 57 T-Bird Distributor Codes
Pony Carbs did the rebuild on my 4000. Still had issues even after the rebuild. I have always used Pony for my Ford carbs. They work miracles with Autolite 1100's. But not so great on the 4000.
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