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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 262
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Headlight help

Just being tight is not a good indicator. It could be corroded under the nut. Also, the headlight bucket may not be grounded properly to the fender, which itself may not be properly grounded to the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 262
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Headlight help

Oldbugger gave a good answer, I'll just add that the crossover bullet connector may offer too much resistance.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 01:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 202
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Battery group size

Vern, With that announcement, I'm afraid you're not going to win any popularity contests in here. :(
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 01:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 571
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Ford Liquamatic auto trans in '41 Merc/Lincoln- has anyone seen one?

From personal experience... My father always drove Dodge Business Coupes for their huge trunks, as he moonlighted installing water heaters and forced air furnaces. I learned to drive in his Dodge...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 571
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Ford Liquamatic auto trans in '41 Merc/Lincoln- has anyone seen one?

Liquimatic assemblies were recalled, to be replaced with standard engine-transmission assemblies at no charge. All assemblies were to be returned to Ford to be scrapped. At least one assembly...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 231
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Horn relay sparks/install question

There should be no draw until you push the horn button, which supplies the ground to activate the primary circuit. You may have a frayed horn wire in your steering shaft tube.
There also may be a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 01:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 995
Posted By ford38v8
Re: 1936 Ford Convertible Project value ?

Vac hose from carb to junkymatic.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 12:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 335
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Spring removal and Columbia installation

Necessity is the mother of invention. If you have a floor jack, a couple of jackstands, and the power of reason, the task becomes easy peasy.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 12:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 904
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Another V8 Identification Thread (1940 Ford)

The "raised deck" is a semantics issue. The deck is at the same height as any other flathead deck, it's only the rough casting that was adjusted a bit thinner at the area surrounding the deck. There...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Lawson Cox

He just posted here yesterday
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By ford38v8
Re: What is this collection of parts worth? (1946 NOS)

Tom, I regret to inform you that what you have is known as a basket case in the truest sense of the term. As such, you neither have a car nor a viable project. Your father had good intentions, and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Front window drainage - 37

Another Ford mystery… Those drain hoses empty inside, just inches from the final exit below the car. Probable good intentions but assembly line sequence prevented access to bottom drain hole. We’ll...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 472
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Head identity

Certainly. What you have discovered is a much sought after Early Ford Doorstop, designed specifically to keep garage doors in check during the windy days and nights of winter. The unusual thing about...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins

Also, yes, a loaded trailer is more stable, and the load should be as far forward as possible.

Watch out for railroad tracks on those back roads! I failed to slow for one and got airborne!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins

One concern: If your bumper is a reproduction, those bumpers are not spring steel as the originals were, and will bend easily. To determine if it is original, look at the backside of the bumper to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Help Identify V8

1936 water pumps in the heads were the last of that configuration. Block mounted pumps began in 1937 and continued for the rest of flathead production. Either way works well, any cooling issues best...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Vintage oil filter replacement

From your picture, it looks to be a WIX and likely has a number on the part itself. NAPA carries WIX. The original Ford filter was similarly horizontal like that, but isn't the one pictured. There...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By ford38v8
Re: 39 deluxe cat whiskers

I used to own a '39 DeLuxe myself, and must admit, I didn't know either till I saw the picture on Post #3 above. Wish I had that '39 again!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Help Identify V8

Jimmy, perhaps I didn't make my post clear. Your engine is a 37-38 which was supplied as a short block replacement for your truck. Your bolt-ons such as the heads and manifolds are from the original...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Help Identify V8

That is a ‘37 or ‘38 engine. No other 21 stud had front block water pump location. The block off plates were a ford part available to provide newer short blocks for older bolt-ons.

Ken, the large...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,267
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Proposed New Fordbarn Forum: Non US Ford Based Flathead Era

Vintage, your "North American" ignores the many parts of the Ford world that relies on parts and assemblies, as well as complete automobiles that were manufactured in North America for export. Then...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By ford38v8
Re: How I did it.

…And, you can install a squirrel cage for backup power! 😉
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,267
Posted By ford38v8
Re: Proposed New Fordbarn Forum: Non US Ford Based Flathead Era

Vintage, Congratulations, you now have 10 posts in less than a month, and have made your point numerous times about the need for a new forum, but we have not the foggiest idea where you are or what...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By ford38v8
Re: 39 deluxe cat whiskers

Bob, AKA B.O.B. (Back Order Bob)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By ford38v8
Re: How I did it.

Something to consider: A well set up Ford needs only a short bump on the starter or a short push and pop the clutch to start the engine. No need for a fast spin with a 12v. If your Ford needs that...
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