Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2015, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 83,648
Re: The 1940 Ford Cutaway
This chassis, or one just like it, was on display at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, CA last month. They also had a section devoted to 40 Fords but unfortunately, most were hot rods.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2014, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,438
Re: Clutch Chatter
I spoke with The Early Ford Store again today about this issue. Their feel that rebuilt original Ford pressure plates are vastly superior to the new ones, and they also prefer rebuilt Ford discs. On...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2014, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,438
Re: Clutch Chatter
I recently had the engine in my 40 rebuilt. I had clutch chatter before the rebuild and didn't want to repeat the experience. I had the flywheel resurfaced and spoke with the owner of The Early Ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2014, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,564
Re: 1940 ford sun visors frames
I misunderstood the question. It looks to me like the visor brackets and frame are the same color as the rear view mirror, which is a medium brown. Mike Kubarth will know the exact color. Post the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2014, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,564
Re: 1940 ford sun visors frames
Mine are original and seem to be the same color as the headliner. Sorry I don't know the actual color, it looks like beige, but I'm sure Lebaron Bonney can help you.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2014, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2014, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Re: How to remove weather stripping
3M makes a weatherstrip adhesive remover. It comes in an aerosol can and you can probably find it at a Napa store. Product isn't perfect but will help remove the adhesive without ruining the paint. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2014, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 14,955
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2014, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,914
Re: Where's KUBE, lately?
In my limited experience with these forums, few people are more knowledgable or helpful than Kube. He's also been a real gentleman in all the posts of his I've read. Every one of us occasionally...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2013, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 22,676
Re: How to fix this leak in 59A?
Henry, my flathead was rebuilt recently and I had water leaks from two head bolts. I tried Barrs to no avail. What worked was loosening or removing the affected bolts and applying Permatex RTV...
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Forum: Early V8
12-06-2013, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 11,344
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 17,417
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2013, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
You've got that right Bluebell! Changing the rotor is above my pay grade. I'm going to take the car to a shop this morning.
Thanks very might to everyone for all your help. This has been a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2013, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
Here's the latest: I disconnected the terminal caps on the distribuitor and can't see any indication of cracks. I also looked at the rotor and it too looks fine. I then hooked up a hot wire from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2013, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
The engine sounds like it's running on 7 or 8 cylinders. It doesn't stall at idle but just keeps chugging in a very lumpy fashion.
I removed all the plugs and can't see any evidence of a broken...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2013, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
I grounded out each of the plugs and with each plug on the left side, there was no noticeable difference in the engine revs. On the right, each test resulted in a noticeable stumbling of the engine....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2013, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
I have looked at the fuel in the bowl and it looks fine. I had filled up earlier in the day before the problem surfaced, but it ran fine for quite a while before the problem began. The fuel was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2013, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
I'll see what happens when I short out the plugs and ill check the fuel flow and the rubber fuel line and bowl gasket. Thanks very much for this information.
The car does have an electric fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2013, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
Bluebell, I checked the spark on each cylinder and they all seem to be okay. I don't think there is a cross fire; I haven't messed with the plug wires at all.
I'll short out each wire and see if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2013, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
Ken, when I had the carb rebuilt I was a bit younger and far more stupid. I didn't realize that there was an issue with the quality of these kits nor did I know there were alternatives. I intend to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2013, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
Re: 40 running rough. Help!
Vic, the car has a new gas tank. There's no fuel filter but there's nothing in the bowl on the fuel pump. Where else can I check for this condition?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2013, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,436
40 running rough. Help!
I have an original 40 coupe with about 73,000 miles own it. The car ran great until yesterday when it mysteriously began to run very rough. It happened while I was on the freeway and it's rough...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2013, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 15,009
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Forum: Early V8
12-18-2012, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,646
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