Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 336
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 336
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 336
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 336
47 PU Fuel Tank Shutoff Valve Fitting
Good evening,
Does anyone know where I can find this fitting that mates up to the fuel tank fuel shutoff valve? I've got a couple trucks without this. It appears they were cut off to use...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2022, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 591
Re: 47 6-Cylinder Choke and Throttle Cable Ends
Ken...what you described is the way I will have to go. Thanks for the info. With only the 6 cylinders using the "cable" I'm not surprised the ends aren't available. Adapt and overcome as they say!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2022, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 591
47 6-Cylinder Choke and Throttle Cable Ends
Good morning,
Does anyone know where I could find the spring-loaded ends for choke and throttle cables for G-series 6-cylinder? I need to replace these cables and would like to use new ends as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2022, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,226
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2022, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,226
Re: 47 Pickup Banjo Rear-End Blues
Mart...well, I was able to get the nut off using the business end of a large crescent wrench as a hammer to turn the nut. Pulled the brake drum off and there she was, the key, well about half of her...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2022, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,226
Re: 47 Pickup Banjo Rear-End Blues
Thanks to all for your insights and suggestions! I was watching The Andy Griffith Show re-runs last night and I ran across the episode where Barney buys a car from a sweet lady who only drove it to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2022, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,226
47 Pickup Banjo Rear-End Blues
Good evening,
Where to start? I've got a 4 speed 6-cylinder 47 pickup with the banjo rear-end. Over the past 10 months I have managed to get the engine running and cleaned up the tranny. One...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2022, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 507
4 Speed Countergear Thrust Washers
Good morning,
I'm in need of a few 59T-7129 thrust washers for my 4 speeds.
Unfortunately, Van Pelts was zero balance on these washers when I ordered my other parts yesterday. Does anyone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 559
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2022, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 559
47 Pickup Voltage Regulator Question
Good afternoon,
Does a firewall mounted voltage regulator need to be insulated from the firewall?
I'm working on a 47 pickup that had an aftermarket voltage regulator installed and it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 720
Re: Singing Carburetor
Thank you, gentlemen. I will check for air leaks as suggested. Have a great old Ford day!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 663
Re: 47 Ignition Resistor
Thank you to all of you for answering! The truck is 6 volt with the original style coil. I think I may try a can style coil. I have one on another truck I can swap in. Thanks again.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 720
Singing Carburetor
Good evening,
I rebuilt a Holley 94 and when I ran the engine with this carb installed, the carb emits a very loud high-pitched whistling whining sound. The carb works great as the engine runs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 663
47 Ignition Resistor
Good evening,
I'm currently working on getting a 47 Ford 1/2 ton running. I know/think I have a spark problem, as the rebuilt carb worked great on another engine. This truck does not have the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2022, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2022, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2022, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2022, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 572
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 633
42 6-cylinder Freeze Plug Removal
Hello,
I'm in the process of resurrecting this 6 cylinder motor. Its got a good bit a crud in the engine block water jackets. I was thinking of removing the freeze plugs and trying to flush some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 572
Belts for 42 G series 6-cylinder Pickup
Good evening,
The green book tells me I need a 2GT-8577 (fan belt) and a 2GT-8620 (generator belt). I can't find these (or radiator hoses) in any of the usual places. I can solve the radiator...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2022, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 518
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2022, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 518
G Series Oil Filler Pipe Removal
Good afternoon,
Does anyone know how the oil filler pipe on a G-series 6 cylinder is attached to the block. Pressed, welded, or threaded?
Thanks in advance.
Dale
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