Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2019, 08:13 AM
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Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
It has to do with the size of the acetylene tank. Smaller tanks don't convert the acetone as fast as a larger tank, therefore can't supply enough gas for high consumption tips. Although there is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2019, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
I'm not a welding expert, but I have an O/A set up for my use in my shop. I've learned that you can put too large a rosebud on your torch and the acetylene can't produce gas fast enough to fuel the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2019, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2019, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
Tom, I have a couple of questions about using a Mercury pan on the 8BA in a '30s car. Is the Mercury pan a proven cure for this situation? Also, Mercury changed body styles in '52, does '52 and '53...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2019, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2019, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2019, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
The steering box and the engine are both anchored to the frame. You already have your axle on stands, so the weight of the car is on the springs and your suspension will change very little.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2019, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
I was referring to the first picture, the pitman arm is lower than the tie rod and the axle. I don't like it, and when I find a sure-fire way to correct it I will. I resealed my large clean out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2019, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
I'm told the Mercury '49-'50, maybe '51, too, is the pan to use but I can't verify that. I'm attaching pictures of my bent-to-clear-arm. You will notice the front shot shows how much it is below the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2019, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
re-read post #6. I have the truck oil pan on a 8BA in my '38. I had to bend the 78 arm down to clear the pan. After it is bent down, the end that connects to the drag link has to bent up to get it in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2019, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2019, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
I had an ad here on the barn for a 78A pitman arm. After I bought one I got a message from user name "v8fordman" that he had one. You might message him, or place an ad in the wanted section.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2019, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 20,258
Re: 36 Ford drag link orientation question
I have the same oil pan in my '38. With the steering box centered and the drag link connected, there was very little left-turn movement allowed. As The pitman arm moved toward the pan, the drag link...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2019, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 189
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