Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2014, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 47 ford pickup
If you take off the wind deflector you'll see that there is a serrated bracket holding on the piece with the wheel. If it's not moving, it's stuck. The piece that the wheel is attached to,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2014, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,159
Re: 47 ford pickup
The piece on the wind deflected just above the radiator, where the latch attaches when close is adjustable. Loosen the 2 bolts and slide the bracket with the roller roller up or down.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2014, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2014, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
47 1/2 ton hood install
Still having problem with the hood bracket with the spring installation. If I mount the spring as in the 41 trucks, there is a bend in the bracket that hits the firewall and will not let that work. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2014, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 636
47, 1/2 ton hood install
When I purchased my 1947 1/2 ton, the hood, side brackets with the 2 arms, and bracket with spring were all off the truck. Can anyone post a picture of how the side arms, and bracket with springs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2014, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,707
Heater switch
I'm looking for a 4 position heater switch to use in my 47 1/2 ton p/u. Any one know of a place to purchase?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2013, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,077
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2013, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,321
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2013, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 960
47 1/2 ton light switch diagram
Where can I get an easy to read (not micro print) diagram for the wires going to the light switch? A print that will show wire colors and to which post they go to.
Is there a diagram available that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,047
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,047
Re: Dry rod bearings
The engine ran for a short time and sounded good to me. The bypass spring and valve were in place. When I get the block back ,I'll check the plugs mentioned and hopefully find the problem. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2013, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,047
Re: Dry rod bearings
Thanks for the info, I'll check the plug out when I see the block later this week
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2013, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,047
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2013, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,047
Re: Dry rod bearings
There is a plug in the front and rear of the oil tube that runs front to rear of the block
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2013, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,047
Dry rod bearings
Recently ran a flathead v8 that I was told had been overhauled but never ran in over 20 years. On first run the engine overheated with smoke coming out the breather. Disassembled engine, removed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2013, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,992
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2013, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
1947 starter torque
How tight can an engine in a 1947 1/2 ton be before the starter cannot crank it over. Does anyone know the torque value for that starter
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,254
47 1/2ton repair manual.
I presently have the green and yellow 42 / 47 Ford - Mercury shop manual. When I was younger I always used a book called "Motors Manual" it pretty much covered everything in detail. What is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2013, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,426
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2013, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,426
Ignition switch/ steering wheel lock
Still working on my 47. 1/2 ton that has not been on the road in many years.
The key is froze in the switch and will not rotate to start position, and the steering lock switch is frozen in the off...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,044
Hot battery
Installed a very old battery, recently charge in a 47 1/2 ton.. Engine not run in many years. At first I forgot to polarize and tried to start at solenoid. I could smell something and touched the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2013, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,423
Re: Broken rear brake adjuster
None of the regular parts places have backing plates listed for a 47 1/2 ton truck. Your idea sounds like it iwould be worth a try. Many thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,423
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2013, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,423
Broken rear brake adjuster
I finally got the rear drum off with the help of a puller bought from Winfield.
The truck has been garaged over 20 years with the emergency brake on.......everything was frozen solid. In my attempt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2013, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,243
Start engine after 20 years sitting
I'm am hoping to start engine in a 47 1/2 ton that I purchased a few month back.
With help of the forum I thing I have a water leak solve where I found a leak from header just above the starter.
I...
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