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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-25-2021, 04:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,348
Posted By Colin S
Re: I need a V8 in my life

Good to hear from you. The sender in the gas tank may be stuck. This is easliy accessible from a small removable panel on the trunk floor. To test the gauge remove the wire from the unit and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-23-2021, 04:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,348
Posted By Colin S
Re: I need a V8 in my life

Congratulations on the purchase of the 1939 Zephyr. You need to join the Lincoln-Zephyr Owners Club, www.lzoc.org. I am the Foreign Correspondent based just outside London, England and have 3 LZs.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-25-2021, 04:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,300
Posted By Colin S
Re: Hershey AACA Eastern Fall Meet - 2021.

Same problem for us here in the UK. I have been to Hershey most years since 1977 and will very much miss the great event and meeting up with the many friends that I have in the USA. Hopefully next...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-29-2021, 03:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By Colin S
Re: 1955 Fairlane RHD

Gentlemen,

Thank you for your useful suggestions which I will follow up.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-23-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By Colin S
1955 Fairlane RHD

Here in England a friend has just acquired a 1955 Fairlane RHD built in Canada. As far as we know it was sold new in England but there is no documentation. From the VIN/Serial number we can discover...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2020, 05:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,802
Posted By Colin S
Re: Military flathead engines

The engine does not have a transmission attached and the number is on the top of the engine block, rear left hand side adjacent to the intake manifold where the fuel pump adapter fits. Cylinder heads...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-02-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,802
Posted By Colin S
Re: Military flathead engines

I have recently bought an NOS 21 stud engine that maybe wartime production. The bell housing has the numbers 5 43 cast in(May 1943 ?)and it is numbered as 18F-7073499. The style of the block is that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,434
Posted By Colin S
Re: Parts Identification Please

Thanks for your help and advice which is much appreciated. I have dozens of these armatures and wanted to find a use for them rather than consigning them to metal scrap salvage.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-15-2019, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,434
Posted By Colin S
Parts Identification Please

Can anyone please help in identifing some parts for me? Here in England I recently bought a quantity of NOS parts from a deceased estate. Among the parts there are number of generator armatures (part...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,672
Posted By Colin S
Re: Right hand drive steering worm advice needed

I rebuilt the steering box on our 1941 C11ADF (RHD) military station wagon with a worm supplied by Mac's. It seems to be of good quality and adjusted correctly.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,588
Posted By Colin S
Re: 1949 Ford Front Brakes Locking Up

The linings are dry and free of any grease. The drums don't have any visable cracks but I will check further. Thanks for the valuable suggestions. Looking forward to Hershey having not made the trip...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-15-2018, 06:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,588
Posted By Colin S
Re: 1949 Ford Front Brakes Locking Up

Thanks for all the additional information and for the explanation of the difference between primary amd secondary linings. I have checked out the linings on the car which are clearly replacments and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-13-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,588
Posted By Colin S
Re: 1949 Ford Front Brakes Locking Up

Thank you for all you very helpful advice. All the hydraulic cylinders, hoses and steel lines were replaced after the long storage and are now less that 5 years old. I will check that the springs are...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-12-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,588
Posted By Colin S
1949 Ford Front Brakes Locking Up

I have a 1949 Custom Sedan built in Belgium with the 6 cylinder engine. The car is totally original with 77,000 kms ( 48,000 miles) and all original paint, chrome, glass and upholstery. I bought it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-27-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By Colin S
Re: Help with rod bearings

Hi Marcwoody...I have sets of Ford UK NOS connecting rod bearings for the Pilot engine at .010 oversize and also main bearings...let me know if I can help. No problem in shipping to you. If in dout...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-16-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,427
Posted By Colin S
Re: 8BA with Stromberg carb...NO.

Jim, If all esle fails I have a Ford NOS 8RT-9510-F. Colin (UK)
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