Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 10:40 AM
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Views: 878
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 344
Re: Swap 46 transmission internals into a 37 box
If you really have a 37 transmission, the synchro looks like a donut with a slot in the center. The side shifters have the later synchro which looks like a hockey puck with a slot towards its rear. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2021, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 364
Re: Horn Wiring
This is a picture of a junk 33-36 Ford horn motor. It had two wires with bullet ends going to it. They press fit into the metal clamps that were once attached to the insulating blocks that are in...
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Forum: Early V8
02-07-2021, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 143
1939 Ford rebuilt trans
Good tight rebuilt 39 trans in a 48-case. Standard gear set with 28 tooth cluster. Good gears. Second gear thrust washer clearance is .004 versus Ford specification of .004 - .007. Cluster thrust...
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Forum: Early V8
02-07-2021, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 284
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2021, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 609
Re: Brake knocking
I don't know if it is the cause of your thumping, but you are missing a clip which prevents the emergency cable return spring from entering the tube. The spring pushes the lever always into the...
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Forum: Early V8
01-29-2021, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 75
Parting out 1949-1950 Mercury overdrive trans
Parting out 49-50 Mercury trans overdrive parts. I just wanted the gears to put in a top loader case. What do you need (governor, overdrive gears, etc)? I would sell the entire remains for $50...
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Forum: Early V8
01-29-2021, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 80
Rebuilt 1939 Ford closed driveshaft transmission
Good tight rebuilt 39 trans in 48- case. Standard gear set with 28 tooth cluster. All parts hot tank washed and inspected. Good gears. Second gear washer clearance yields a .004 clearance versus...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 291
Re: Transmission build, what will work
Getting Van Pelt's book is great advice but it does not cover compatibility with 40's Zephyr gears. I got this information from and old pamphlet titled Gear and Torque by Jerry Hagens.
Prior...
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Forum: Early V8
01-21-2021, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 101
Rebuilt 1939 Ford closed driveshaft transmission
Good tight rebuilt 39 Ford trans in a 48-case. Standard gear set with 28 tooth cluster. All parts hot tank washed and inspected. Minimal wear and no chips. Second gear thrust clearance is .004...
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Forum: Early V8
01-21-2021, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 284
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2021, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 577
Re: transmission case lube
Doesn't this defeat the purpose of the oil slinger? It would make sense on open drive transmissions with a rear seal to keep oil within the trans but lubricate the speedo gears.
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Forum: Early V8
01-15-2021, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 137
Rebuilt 1939 Ford closed driveshaft transmission
Good tight rebuilt 39 trans in 48 case. Standard gear set with 28 tooth cluster. All parts hot tank washed and inspected. Good gears. Cluster clearance is .008 against a Ford spec of .004 - .017....
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Forum: Early V8
01-10-2021, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 284
Double pulley fan mounted generator
Dual pulley fan mounted generator with cutout. Barn find. Turns freely but not tested. $60 includes shipping USPS in Continental US. Juergen Bruckner Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For discussion e-mail me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2020, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 211
Re: difficult hood latch
Yes, something is not right. Is the hood too tight? If so look at the latching area (grille bar and hood latch). If the hood is snug, look at the locking mechanism. The 41 hood handle is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2020, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 481
Re: 1939 heater / switch in 1938 wagon
One should get the Early Ford V8s 38-39 reference book. It has an extensive explanation of the different heaters and their component locations, mentioning that most were dealer installed. For the...
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Forum: Early V8
10-30-2020, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 310
Rebuilt 1939 Ford transmission sold
Rebuilt 39 Ford trans with double detent shift top. All parts hot tank cleaned. Thrust washers set to minimum tolerances. New bearings, seals and gaskets. Used gears in very good condition. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2020, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 585
Re: steering gear adjust
If you think the cross shaft (or something is worn), jack up one side and grab the wheel and see how much play there is. If not noticeable, it may be just poor front end alignment. It could be the...
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Forum: Early V8
10-26-2020, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 162
1949-1951 Mercury overdrive transmission
Used 49-51 Mercury transmission from rebuilder that closed shop. Took off side plate and gears look good with a little wear on the first/reverse gears due to typical grinding. Don't know how to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2020, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 585
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2020, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 975
Re: ‘35 Panel delivery, is this a stock weld?
On a 33/34 car, the roof was not one stamping. The front cowl ended about where your weld is. But on the 33, it was leaded together. Looks like on the 35 they went to welding the front and back...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2020, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 612
Re: Too much radiator pressure
You need to determine where the leakage is. Put on an overflow jar, even temporarily, to see if the radiator is overflowing. If it is, the radiator cannot handle the water from the engine pumps,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2020, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,400
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2020, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 480
Re: 32 V8 transmission gears
It doesn't go together easily. The rear thrust washer has a larger diameter than the 32 style so the cluster does not drop down to get the input shaft in. Also the front of the cluster is wider...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2020, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 362
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