Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 09:20 PM
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Forum: Early V8
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Ford Cluster Gear # 022 7113-A NOS
This is a New Old Stock Ford cluster gear part # 022 7113-A. Tooth count: 29-24-18-14. Fits 1940-48 Ford passenger. 1940-47 light truck. 6.59 in. long. Excellent condition.
Shipping will be extra in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:09 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:49 AM
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Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe
As shown in the photos above, there are 3 seals that completely seal the door opening of the 40 coupe. One seal for the door, another seal for the top of door and the seal with the metal strip that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 06:53 PM
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Re: V8 Engine
Be sure to use the flat woven correct original style 6V cables not the round 12V cables.
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Forum: Early V8
04-19-2024, 03:21 PM
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8M-7113 Ford Cluster Gear , Excellent Condition
This is Ford # 8M-7113 Cluster Gear in excellent used condition. Tooth count: 28-24-18-14 with 16 tooth gear. 1.125 in. bore for bearings. 6.59 in. long. Fits 1939-48 Ford passenger and 1939-47...
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Forum: Early V8
04-19-2024, 02:54 PM
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81A-7061 TRANSMISSION MAINSHAFT - Ford
This is a used Ford 1939-48 transmission mainshaft in excellent condition. Helical and 6 straight splines. Has pin hole with 81A-7073 pin pressed into the hole. 9.90 in. long. Shipping is extra in a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 09:20 AM
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Re: oil type recommendation
Sta Lube GL4 is highly recommended.
https://www.crcindustries.com/api-gl-4-multi-purpose-gear-oil-1-gal/
Also available in 140W.
I buy mine at O'Reilly's.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: oil type recommendation
GL-4 is highly recommended.
Read about it here:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331039&highlight=rear+end+lube
O'Reilly's sells it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 770
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe
"Kube" p[oses a good question. A one piece seal would have to be attached to the surface of the A-pillar and would easily be distorted yielding a poor fit. (I think.) Not a good idea.
Perhaps this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 770
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe
Jay, I wonder if Dennis Carpenter's product is better?
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/cars/weather-stripping/door-seals/81a-7020456-pr-front-of-door-seals
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 10:04 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 06:33 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 10:47 AM
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Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install
Glad you were able to get the bolt out and then back in with no damage.
Don't worry. 55 ft. pounds will work fine.
There's insufficient engine vibration SO bolt won't loosen as the rubber...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 10:32 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 10:29 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 07:21 PM
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Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install
3twinridges's #16 post info. merits attention.
On the brighter side, it makes sense that if you used an impact wrench to install that bolt, you will need to use an impact wrench to remove it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 07:12 PM
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Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install
70 ft. lbs is not harmful. I have a gut feeling it's best to leave it alone.
BUT, if your determined to loosen that bolt:
Is the emergency brake "On?
Did you fit a pipe over the breaker bar to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 03:19 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,209
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install
The discrepancy in torque values is probably due to the design and performance changes Ford made in the Ford and Merc. engines over the years such as horsepower, motor mount design, crank pulley and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 10:12 PM
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Re: Frame vin
Read this VIN number revival info:
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tricks-to-make-a-frame-vin-show-up-clearer.621440/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 385
Re: Chassis/Frame number.
I believe the stars are used in place of numbers to designate the start and finish of the number series. That way no one can add numbers.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 10:07 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 09:36 PM
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Views: 1,209
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install
You are "Good to go."
The 1949-51 Mercury Manual, Vol. 1 on page 72 states the following re: crankshaft pulley to crankshaft torque:
5/8-18 x 1 1/8 " cap screw: Mercury CM 130-145 ft. lbs. I...
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Forum: Early V8
04-13-2024, 06:26 PM
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