Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2024, 11:42 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 604
Spark plugs - 6 volt, 12 volt difference
I have searched the forum foe a possible answer but cannot seem to find one.
I have a 37 Model 78 slantback that I converted from 6-volts to 12-volts. It has the stock 221cu in engine with a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2023, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 622
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2023, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 622
Distributor oil port
Good morning,
I have a 37 sedan slantback with the original engine and trans. I noticed on the distributor a small oil port. Mr. Haney rebuilt the distributor several years and the car is running...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2022, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,306
Re: rear brake drum puller
FYI
The New Vintage Precision hub puller will not work on a hub that has a protruding ring as my 37 has.
Zeke
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2022, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,943
Re: Stuck intake manifold
I would like to thank everyone for their reply to my question. I did go back and double check the number of bolts I removed. Several of you said ten on a side and I only removed nine on a side. My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2022, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,943
Stuck intake manifold
I cannot get my intake manifold to release. I've heated it up, beat it with a dead blow hammer and ran a 2 x 4 across the front fenders attaching a rachet strap to the generator bolt for additional...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-18-2022, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 648
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2022, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 648
intake manifold
I'm planning on replacing the intake manifold on my 37 mod 78. Is it necessary to lower the level of the radiator fluid below the intake level?
Zeke
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2022, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 657
Intake manifold
Is there a certain sequence to tighten bolts when installing an intake manifold on a stock 37 V8? I believe the torque setting is between 23 - 25 lbs.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2022, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 596
Edmunds Custom 2 x2 intake manifold
Recently purchased the intake for my stock 1937 221. I'm not sure the best carbs to use with this manifold. Any suggestions? In searching the forum, I see mention of 48, 94 and 97's. I have a big...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2022, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Re: loss of oil pressure
Kube, Bored and Stroked,
That's for passing on the info about the oil pan. It's much appreciated. Looks like I'll be dropping the pan sometime in the future.
Zeke
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2022, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
loss of oil pressure
Has this happened to anyone else? I was out driving my stock 37 v8 Slantback when I needed to make a sudden stop. I noticed the oil pressure gauge showed zero pressure at the end of the stop but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2022, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,652
Re: Hard brake pedal
Just wanted to update on the progress of the hard brake pedal problem. I took the advice of several on the forum and shortened the push rod for the master cylinder. Shortening the push rod did the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2022, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,652
Hard brake pedal
I've converted my 37 ford mechanical brakes to hydraulic drum brakes, not power assisted. I'm using a mustang master cylinder with 1/4" lines and have a 10 lb residual valve installed. The conversion...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Re: oil sensor
Flathead,
Will that affect your oil pressure reading? Just wondering.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Re: Changeing water temp sensor question
Flathead,
In my 37 when I changed to the electronic gauges, I drained the radiator otherwise you'll have antifreeze coming out once you remove the old sensor. I had just loosened the sensor and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2020, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,917
Re: New Gauges for 39 Deluxe
Flathead 39,
Sorry for the late reply. I'm using the the Ford unit, 99006-04. In my case I unscrewed the unit and basically used the front half which screwed directly in my stock 37 trans. If I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2020, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,917
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2020, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,917
Re: New Gauges for 39 Deluxe
Jim,
One problem I did come across was the fuel gauge. Always read full. I was able to determine the fuel sending unit I had in the tank would only work with the original Ford gauge. When I first...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2020, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,917
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2020, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,381
12v conversion
I'm in the process of converting my 37 model 78 slantback from a 6v positive system to a 12v negative system with an alternator. i looking for advice on which spark plugs and coil to use. I'll...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2020, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,826
Re: Wire splicing
If you want to keep the cloth look, Ron Francis sells heat shrink tube with a black cloth outer lining. It looks and works pretty well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2020, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,826
Re: Wire splicing
If you want to keep the cloth look, Ron Francis sells heat shrink tube with a black cloth otter lining. It looks and works pretty well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2020, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 921
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