Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2014, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,715
Re: Info on sound deadening.
I've had good luck using Armaflex insulation - available in 3' x 4' sheets from any HVAC supply house. Easy to cut and the 3/4" thick type does a good job of deadening sound - used it above...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2014, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,032
Priming a 1952 F1?
Short of adding an electric fuel pump for start-up purposes, do any of you Barners prime your flatheads for that initial start after vehicle sits a day or two? How much gas do you use, etc.????
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2014, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Re: "Click" & "Clack", The Tappet Brothers
They were GREAT on NPR radio and always fun to listen to - and we've had their newspaper column in our Saturday paper for a long time!! They answer two questions per week and give good advice. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2014, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
6 volt Batteries
Do any of you know of a 6 volt battery with higher cranking amps (CCA) than a red-top Optima at 800 CCA????
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2014, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,438
Re: 6V wiring
ClassTech in Bend, OR, has a good wiring harness for 6 volt Fords - put one in my '52 F1 and it is great -good diagrams, etc. 800 874-9981
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2014, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 131
Views: 45,277
Re: Ford Photos
Here is my '52 F1
http://fordbarn.com/forum/hamb/attach/jpg.gif Scan0001.jpg (http://fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=199090&stc=1&d=1414152580) (87.0 KB)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2014, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,059
Re: Petronics Electronic ignition on a 52 v8
Have a 6 volt positive grd. Pertronix set-up in my 1952 F1 - with a Flamethrower coil - works GREAT and has for about 3 or 4 years now. No way would I go back to points and condenser, etc.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2014, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Re: 6 volt or 12 volt conversion
Good connections, heavy cabling, a 1 wire alternator and a Brakelighter stop light in rear window make my 6 volt system function just fine for me!!!! Have a 12 volt neg. grd. radio mounted in glove...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2014, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,853
Battery drain??
Is there an easy or simple way to check to see if there is a slight electrical drain on battery? If everything is turned off, is there a way to check for a "short"?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2014, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,461
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2014, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Re: 6 volt LED tail lights
Good option is to install a "Brakelighter" - strip of LED lights you mount in rear window - at a good height for easy visibility - come in 6 volt.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2014, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,970
Re: Third Brake light
Brakelighter has a strip of LED lights - it fits in bottom of rear window on F1 and is almost unnoticeable until you apply brakes. It is at a good height and really helps drivers behind you know you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2014, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,305
Re: F1 rear licence plates
I think the Brakelighter strip of LED lights that go in bottom of rear window on F1 is a really good thing to install. It is at a height close to where most drivers are looking now - plus it is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2014, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,645
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2014, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,864
Re: Points VS electronic > GAS MILEAGE
I have a Pertronix Igniter distributor and their Flamethrower coil in my '52
F1 - been installed for over 2 years now - no problems whatsoever and I really think it was a great upgrade.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2014, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,532
Oil Stop Leak Products
Have any of you old Ford fellas used either Lucas or Blue Devil oil stop leak products with good results?? Or no results? Or, hopefully not, bad results?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2013, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,887
Re: "Secret Radio"
Why not use a regular 12 volt neg. grd. AM/FM radio (with an inverter if you are 6 volt pos. grd) and put it in glove compartment?? I have one in my '52 F1 - it also has a tape deck as I still have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2013, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,141
Re: Positive Ground Cable Question
I'd use as heavy (or heavier) for the ground - it really makes a difference!
6 volt is fine as long as all connections are clean and tight and ground wires the same!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2013, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,021
Hood Hinge Hardware
Need hood hinge hardware for my 1952 F1 - specifically, I need the bolts that attach hinge bracket to the firewall. Or complete brackets with hdwe.
Thanks - Bruno
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2013, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,059
Hood Hinge Hardware
Need some help on finding hood hinge hardware for my 1952 F1 - need bolts to hold bracket onto firewall. Have all the hinges and springs, etc. but one bolt sheared off (after only 61 years!!!!) -...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,320
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 19,618
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 19,618
Re: 6 volt change to 12 volt (pros and cons)
I put on a new wiring harness in 1999 but stayed with 6 volt - added a one-wire alternator later (Certified Auto Electric - Bedford, Ohio). As long as you have clean and tight connections, 6 volt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2013, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Tranny Stop Leak??
Any of you Barners had good results with a transmission stop leak product? If so, please advise make, etc. Thanks!!!!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2013, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 385
Views: 89,852
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