Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 12:15 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: What Temperature Sending Unit do I need?
Oh okay, I see it now. It's on the driver side head. What is the part above the distributor? Unfortunately, I only have a few hours on Sunday's to work on my truck and it's a 90 miles drive to get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2024, 10:00 PM
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What Temperature Sending Unit do I need?
I bought the 1940-1955 Temperature Sending Unit (6-Volt) (Single-Post) from Early Ford Store. Everyone sells the single and double post unit. The one on my truck is a single post. The unit on my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 02:53 PM
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Re: Early Ford Store
I ordered all the parts for the cooling system except a radiator. Early Ford called me this morning and said they're waiting for one of the water pumps before mailing everything.. This being my first...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Early Ford Store
I bought a bunch of stuff online for the cooling system 8 days ago, and they haven't touch my order. No one has answered the phone before or after I made the purchase.
If you guys back them, I'll...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 09:11 PM
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Early Ford Store
Has anyone done business with Early Ford Store in San Dimas, CA?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 10:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 04:31 PM
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Re: Alternator hidden in a generator case?
Well jeepguy, I always find it odd when someone asks a very specific question, and there's that someone who feels the need to respond with some snarky rant without actually addressing the specific...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Alternator hidden in a generator case?
In the future, I will probably want to switch over to an alternator. I believe my motor is a 47'. What other changes would I have to make if I did the switch? The 6V Flathead is new to me. I haven't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 05:42 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Pumper truck
This is my fire engine that I'm working on.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 11:38 PM
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Re: uncanny stories
That's a great story Ray! I remember those cars Truly Nolan had parked in San Diego when I was a kid.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 10:24 PM
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Re: Ford 59 Carb
I also have a Ford Model 59 carburetor and a rebuild is on the near future list. I looked at the Daytona Carb website and they only have Holley or Stromberg kits for sale. Does the Holley rebuild...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 02:49 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2024, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?
Thank you Karl, very informative. I spoke with a fire fighter last night and he explained a lot to me also. One thing I found interesting was that he clarified what the odd thing under the carburetor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?
I'm not sure about the gearing. It has the control that I shared earlier. It is attached to this rod that is parallel to the drive shaft that goes to the pump.
I believe that the pump is like you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2024, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?
Follow up from yesterday. I went to the desert today and was able to power wash most of the silt off from underneath the truck and under the hood. The drive shaft comes off the trans to the pump,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?
It has a throttle control just outside on the driver's side. It has linkage that connects it to the gas pedal. I think you explained what the thing on the front of the generator is. It has a cable...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,430
Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?
No it doesn't. It appears the drive shaft connects to the pump. I believe the control to engage the pump is outside of the cab right next to where the hoses would be hooked up. The control that I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 18
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Does anyone else have this on their truck?
On the dash is this T-handle and I'm trying to figure out it's purpose. It goes under the dash and connects to linkage or a bar that crosses over to the other side of the chassis, and then that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: Help Identify V8
Me being a Rookie also, I asked the same question recently. The guys here told me to look on the bellhousing and there will be a number there to identify the motor. I took the cover on the floorboard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Removing Rust from the Block
I made it out to the desert and was able to remove the water pumps. What was behind the pumps wasn't as bad as I was suspecting. The driver side was dry and you can see into the block. The passenger...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 896
Re: Towing Capacity?
I figure I have about a years + or - worth of work on the truck, approximately. Per the registration, it weighs 10k. I was wondering if it might be able to tow a trailer similar to the one here. I...
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