Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: spring
Hi Tom, I had an old friend who was a wrench back in the 40s . He added a shim to the spring in my 36 dodge because after the complete rebuild I still had low oil pressure. If I remember right it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 848
Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter
As long as the filter seals around the tube and has some clearance on the outer wall of the canister it should be fine . there are slight differences between brands. As for the ruber washer, I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 352
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Re: Columbia two speed differentials
I've run a Columbia in my 38 Zephyr and a Mitchell in my 41pickup . They are both dreams to drive on the open road. The Mitchell wins in the end though. Price , install work , and availability. On...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 566
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 947
Re: Early Ford Store
I believe they are a big time business with a small staff. The products I have purchased from the have all been top notch but a little on the slow side on delivery. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,159
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,330
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
I with you Mart. I hate to crossbreed stuff as some of you know, but the mechanical switch that GM used on all the old five window (47 - 54) pickups works very well on my 41 pickup under the floor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,711
Re: Where’s my water going?
Please don't be offended, have you retightened all your hoses since the install ? You may just have a couple of weepers where the coolant evaporates as it seeps out. Sometimes we over think things. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 877
Re: Removing perch bolt for repair
The car would be lifted by the frame with the axle on stands if I were doing it . Depending on your spring and shackle arrangement the spring may be under some tension when you remove the shackle. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 796
Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise
Even in my 41 pickup we were amazed at how much more wind noise there was after we put in the Mitchell OD and started cruising the freeways. other then one rust hole the size of a quarter it is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 796
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 724
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 724
Re: Oil Filter Canister Question
Scott, did you know that's how and where mercury did their sending units in 53? I pretty sure I still ha the factory brass tee that came with the 53 merc We parted out to get my motor for my 41. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,855
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 10,855
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
As GB said the heads should match. It would and did run but not right or very well. Ask around here on the barn . Somebody should have a spare set they could part with I would think. Again nice work...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,559
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 590
Re: '51 o/d cable holder
Hey Scott, I found it . PM me and I'll send it. I'm down in Perry MO. just outside Hannibal. Should take about three days to get to you. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,161
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 590
Re: '51 o/d cable holder
Yes , I will go looking this morning. We are still getting things organized after moving 2200 miles east and having my shop built last year. So it may take some searching. Tim.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 637
Re: 1953 fan assembly
I used 30# engine oil and if you over fill it it will just throw the excess out the rear until it has the correct amount. There is no seal and it circulates the oil when running via a screw type...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 590
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,097
Re: What wheels are these?
If I had to guess I would say someone changed the truck to 5 on 5&1/2 bolt pattern drums and the wheels are or were narrow chrome smoothies that got painted with new caps. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 657
Re: Drove 30mi round trip burned 1qt oil
Gary , Where were you with that advice two years ago when I was bombin around Olympia with my seven cylinder low to no compression 8ba. Instead of smelling burnt oil I would have smelled like any...
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