Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 618
Re: The question of the day?
Come on Coop, we weren't born yesterday!
Actually, Fathers did it so the kids could retrieve any marbles that fell out of their pockets. :D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 508
Re: Salvage yards in Colorado
There was a place in Greeley that advertised in Hemmings. I made a special trip there for which I found nothing worthy of advertising, and lost my bearings trying to get the hell out and back on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 618
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 363
Re: Gasoline in Crankcase
Will,
The underside is exposed to high heat, while the topside is cooled by the fuel. Apparently, it may have been replaced prior to being attacked by ethanol?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 182
Views: 5,755
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 431
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 786
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 422
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 450
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 615
Re: Bullet wire connectors onmy 40MERC
If you don't anticipate further changes, or even of you do, consider soldering the bullets permanently. The only reason they are there was to facilitate fast assembly during manufacture. If you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,836
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 325
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 647
Re: 1940 Ford V8 Wouldn't Start
With the air cleaner removed, actuate the throttle to see if there is a squirt of fuel from the crossbar nozzles inside the air horn. If no squirt, remove the air horn itself, and see if there is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 970
Re: Failing health
Al, Here's hoping your vertigo becomes more tolerant for you, and that we'll hear lots more from you in the future. We are all getting on in age and condition, and this Forum becomes more and more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,305
Re: A little eye surgery
I had both mine done when glasses wouldn’t do me any good anymore. Now I’ve got technicolor, and can read a street sign a block away. :D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 553
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 364
Re: Distributor Installation 40 V8
This is an excellent method, particularly as you can only get one hand in the cramped space. Only two headless bolts (studs) needed however, an inch or so longer than the mounting bolts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2021, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 725
Re: heater for 1935 Ford
Ford allocated cars to Dealers equipped as Ford determined they wanted that Dealer to have. The Dealer had no choice as to these predetermined vehicles options, nor even the quantity. This practice...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2021, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 194
Re: Model 18 - Spark to plug but not to motor.
No spark across the tip of the plug? You removed the plug to see that, which broke the circuit from the plug body to the engine. To confirm, simply lay the plug on the engine block metal to metal. It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2021, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 535
Re: Fuel Pumps.
Ah, now I see the tabs on the cap. Didn't see them at first glance. :D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2021, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,408
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2021, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,408
Re: Dual points for increased dwell??
I'm not familiar with the guru you cited as having knowledge contrary to what has always been common knowledge about Ford's dual points, so I'll leave that conversation to others. What i will do is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 998
Re: Seeking Info on a 1939 Tudor Sedan
Yes, and as stamped on the left front top of the frame: *18 4962832* The title may omit the prefix number 18 in some states, and never shows the stars as on the frame. The number is not a VIN, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 725
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