Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2020, 10:41 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2020, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,235
Re: Wire Conduit Source
I googled
asphalt impregnated cloth wiring harness cover
and got lots of hits. Plenty of suppliers-prices, sizes, etc.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2020, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2020, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2020, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 8
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51 3 Speed Clutch Not Releasing?
1951 Ford F1, 239 flathead V8, 3 speed light duty remote shift transmission. Engine and transmission completely rebuilt. Newly rebuilt clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing from Fort Wayne...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2020, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,207
Re: 1951 F1 3 Speed Synchronizer Assembly?
Mac,
Thanks for getting back to me. I originally had it assembled backwards, which is probably why I was grinding.
Are you open for sales? I need a gasket set and your special shim washer.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2020, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,207
1951 F1 3 Speed Synchronizer Assembly?
I have a 1951 F1, 239 Flathead V8, 3 Speed Light Duty Column Shift Transmission, all rebuilt.
Have been grinding going into 2nd gear; adjusting the linkage did not help. So I pulled the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2018, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2018, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,633
Re: 3 speed column shift grinding in 3rd-Help!
I bought the synchronizer rings as new from 3rd Gen Automotive; he has a good reputation, so they are most likely good, but who knows. I won't know until I open it up.
Thanks everyone. Will drain...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2018, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2018, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,633
3 speed column shift grinding in 3rd-SOLVED!!!
I rebuilt the 3 speed light duty remote shift transmission for my 51 F1, replacing/installing the following:
NOS Main Drive Gear
NOS Reverse Idler Gear
New Reverse Idler Gear Shaft
NOS Reverse...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2018, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,563
Grounding the Battery to the Block 51 F1?
I have converted my 51 F1 with 239 flathead V8 to 12V negative ground. I need to connect the ground battery cable to the block. I know that under a head bolt is the most common location, but I'm not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2018, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Re: Throttle Linkage Modifications 51 F1
I could have done that, but I didn't like the way it looked and that I would have to redo the plumbing for the fuel line and both vacuum lines.
It was fun to do. Most things on this project have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2018, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Throttle Linkage Modifications 51 F1
I have been restoring a 1951 F1 for the past 3 years, trying to keep it mostly stock. However, the PO had made a number of modifications that I had to work with and around. The PO had changed the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2018, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,123
Re: Exhaust Diagram
I haven't measured it to see if the spare will fit, as I don't have the spare or the mount at this time. I will have to get them before I get it on the road.
One thing to note is that I had to add...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2018, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,123
Re: Exhaust Diagram
Before you start bending anything.....
Attahced are pictures of the dual exhaust on my 51 F1, purchased from Waldron's and installed by me. The only modification was to cut down a couple of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2018, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2018, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,410
Re: Seat belts
I got tired of waiting for the 51-52 brackets, so I ordered the 48-50 brackets. They just needed to be cut and fitted around the back window. Remember, the 48-50 was the small back window, the 51-52...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2018, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,785
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2018, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,785
Re: Fixing crack from valve to cylinder.
When I had the V8 flathead for my 51F1 rebuilt, the shop had a set of heads from a large diesel engine that they had sent out somewhere to have them repaired. The head was no longer manufactured,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2018, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,282
Re: Pilot bearing fit
I don't know what brands are USA made. I usually use Japanese made Nachi bearings; I've had good luck with them.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2018, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,282
Re: Pilot bearing fit
a 6203 is 17mm Bore 40mm OD 12mm Width.
17mm bore =.66929"
What is the diameter of the shaft? A dial caliper will be accurate enough, unless you have a micrometer.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2018, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,282
Re: Pilot bearing fit
The consolidated bearing is a 15mm bore. What is the diameter of the shaft? Bearings are available with inch bore and metric OD and Width (thickness). Motion Industries...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2018, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,665
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2018, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,796
Re: Fort Wayne Clutch & Driveline
Used them to rebuild and reline my clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing. Very reasonable price, quick turnaround, and very high quality work. Highly recommend them.
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