Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 08:50 PM
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1940 Ford Gas Guage
I need one for my 40. If you have one in excellent working condition or NOS please let me know. Thanks, Jim
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Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
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1949 Mercury Stock Cast Iron 8CM Head
For Sale: One 8CM Mercury cast iron head. Driver side. Has never been cut, surfaced, milled or sanded. No cracks, breaks or chips. All threads are good. Fits 1949-53 Ford/ Mercury 8BA and 8RT blocks....
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Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 08:04 PM
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Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 07:56 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:23 PM
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Re: 48 ford
This will help: Same as a 47 Ford
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/1939ford-project-teardown-13.htm
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:20 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:46 AM
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Re: Trans Replacement
Here's what it looks like after you do as Tim says. You can see that the U-joint is still bolted to the transmission main shaft. With U-Joint removed there's more room to remove the transmission from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 442
Re: Brake Drum Paint
I painted my Lincoln brakes with Rustoleum black paint-brushed on. I think high temp engine paint from a spray can would be better.
I have been told that unpainted brake drums dissipate heat better...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 08:15 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 08:14 PM
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Re: 48 Ford car rear hub bearing dimensions
The GREEN BIBLE of 1928-47 Ford Parts lists 68-1236-A as sleeve (Rear Wheel Bearing), 2.81 in. ID and 3.19 in. OD by 1.71 in. long as being used in 1936 to 1938 Pass. and some Commercial. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 05:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 537
Re: Clutch Release Shaft Bushing tool
Check the OD of sockets you have in your tool box. One might clear the bore and fit the OD of the bushing so you can tap it out. If you have access to a lathe you could "turn" a "shouldered" tool...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Change from 16 inch wheels to 15 inch wheels
I changed the wheels on my 40 Ford from 16 to 15 in. 1971 as I wanted to install wider tires and lower the ride height a little. There are no direct advantages if you plan to keep your car "stock"...
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Forum: Early V8
03-24-2024, 01:55 PM
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40 Ford Inner Front Fenders to Frame Y-Bracket
This is New Old Stock Part # 01A-16138A that attaches to front cross member and bolts to both inner fender panels for support. It has never been installed and is in perfect condition. Shipping is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Pictures V8 Diff.
Here's a bunch of spring/axle photos from a 40 Ford. Spring is bolted to inside of rear cross member. Tube shocks, brass spring bushings and homemade shackles are not stock. Spring is stock 40.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 36
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Re: Clutch adjustment
I found that replacing the pin that holds the clutch release fork (7515) on its shaft (7510) by drilling and tapping both the fork and the shaft for a Grade 8 fine thread bolt and lock nut works...
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Forum: Early V8
03-23-2024, 06:33 PM
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1940 Ford Wheel Cylinders
Six 1940 Ford wheel cylinders. Four are 1 x 1 1/8 inch REAR, Right and Left.
Two are 1 x 1 1/4 inch Front, Right and Left. All USA made with bleeder holes correctly located. Bleeder screws included....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Ujoint gaskets for 1947 Ford
I don't see where it would matter if the bolts point downward. I filled clamshell until I saw grease inside the speedometer turtle opening as shown in third photo. Ignore that little clear plastic...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Ujoint gaskets for 1947 Ford
As I recall that cork gasket is # 4516 that fits as one piece inside the rounded lip of the split clamshell halves, NOT as shown in above photo. I replaced my cork gasket with the aftermarket version...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 05:10 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 07:14 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 759
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 759
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 759
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 490
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