Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 04:02 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 602
Re: Directionals switch
Some times the bulbs do not have enough resistance in them to operate the flasher.
I had this issue with my turn signals, The filament on American made bulbs was twice the size of the foreign made...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 465
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Forum: Early V8
04-03-2024, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,848
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins
Back in the 50s' my friend Old Man used a three inch piece of angle iron on the inside of the rear bumper to mount the ball. He used to tow a 20ft cargo trailer with it. Not very fast as you know...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 878
Re: Change from 16 inch wheels to 15 inch wheels
I put 15 inch wheels on my 40 Tudor.
They came from a 70s' Ford pickup.
Had to go through a couple to find some straight ones.
I used blackwall Radial tires (Cheap).
215 x 15 or 225 x15, with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 889
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,589
Re: 1947 Ford Flathead Clutch Replacement
You may find that the transmission will not slide completely back. the trans hits the crossmember. you have to tilt the transmission to the right to get it to slide all the way out.
I removed my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 974
Re: How I did it.
With 1600 cranking amps , I may have invented the first Flathead Hybrid.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 974
Re: How I did it.
The Packard guy said the Solenoid fixed his issue and worked well.
To my satisfaction what I did worked. (FOR ME).
At this stage of the game what is correct and what works is different, But you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 974
How I did it.
An episode of Adventures in the Old Ford Hobby.
I have owned my 40 Deluxe since 1989. It does not look like it did when I got it.
[But then neither do I].
Any way , it is six volts and over...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2024, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,332
Re: ‘40 2 door sedan
As they say it is more cost effective to look for an 85hp car. If the 60 was really cheap, there are a lot of head aches with istalling an 85. Most of all finding a GOOD engine to start with.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 758
Re: Can’t get brake lights to work (new wiring)
Run a jumper wire with power to the wire going to the brake lights. Check to see if they work. Put the jumper wire on one side of the brake switch, connect the wire going the brake switch. Step on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 384
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 856
Re: radio won't fit
I like having NO Radio. Easier to work under the Dash. Strange noises are more apparent.
Although being 76 with crappy hearing and aching joints does not help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Re: Tires
Find a set of 70s Ford pick up rims 15 inch. Use the 215/75 size. 225/15 are difficult to remove from the rear well opening
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2024, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 918
Re: Can someone tell me what this is?
I would recommend replacing the ignition resistor. Mine failed on my 40 after 84 years. It was hard figure out that is was bad as it would only fail occasionaly. NAPA under 10 Dollars.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 652
Re: travel partner to Nationals
There is a possibility of primative accommodations available in Tinley Park Illinois. If someone wants to visit the Chicago Area after the Auburn Meet.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 206
Views: 17,369
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
You could just loosen the bolts in the manifold and slip a piece of metal under the carb to block off the heat riser.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2024, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,042
Where are you?
It would be nice if everyone would post their location when posting .
Tinley Park Illinois
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 206
Views: 17,369
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
There was a story years ago about a Flathead with a strange miss. It turned out to be a blocked exhaust manifold , It was full of carbon. I know this is reaching but just a suggestion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,389
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2024, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,065
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2024, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,389
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts
I have a 40 Deluxe with Two Optima six volt batteries in parallel and an additional solenoid that starts on 12 volts and runs on six volts. I was stubborn and just had to have a six volt car. Looking...
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