Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2016, 09:28 AM
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Views: 7,340
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2016, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,148
Re: Electronic pain!!! Ignition !!!
Bubba, I'm suspecting a bad electronic ignition issue with my 48 59A 6V system too. Once I get around 2300rpm I start dropping cylinders. If I said Bubba, I want a crab style distributor that will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2016, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Re: Upholstery Staple Gun Suggestions
I have a BeA, it works like butter, probably a little more expensive, but if you plan on doing many more jobs in the future, it'll last, and work like it did on day 1.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2016, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,804
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2016, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,804
Will a 48 trans bolt up to an EAB?
I'm starting to notice a deep knock in the bellows of my 59A engine in a 48 sedan stock drive train, no OD on the trans, so I'm trying to think ahead. I have a complete EAB in the garage, and I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2016, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,253
Re: Dropped axle
For those with lowered front ends, what shocks are you using? I assume they need to be shorter.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2016, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,282
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2015, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,343
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2015, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,343
48 Sedan Trim Removal
I'm wondering how to remove the stainless trim all down the sides and hood. Are the clips the style you pry at the bottom and lift up?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2015, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 903
Window Regulator Skipping
By chance does anyone have a picture of the passenger door window regulator for a 48 sedan? The other day when it was hot here my son went to roll down the window but it was stuck from the bead...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2015, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,716
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2015, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,716
59A Breaks up around 1/2 throttle
Being new to flatheads, and starting off with one that wouldn't run, I'm happy to say I've put around 1500 miles on it this summer with the help of you guys. My only issue that I need to resolve now...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2015, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,750
Cowl Vent keeps falling
I have a 48 sedan, when I got the car, there was a cotter pin going through the middle pivot. I replace that with a 1/4" bolt and nylock nut with slight tension on the bolt. Also the one rod was not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2015, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,061
Re: Installed a crab cap, now no spark
For those of you who said broken rotor, you are correct. I ordered the parts off of amazon for a 1942 car, it's a convenience using it. Foolishly I didn't check clearance when i had the distributor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2015, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,061
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2015, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,061
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2015, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,061
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2015, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,061
Installed a crab cap, now no spark
I'm so frustrated, as I'm trying to make my car more dependable, I've made it just the opposite. I have a 48 59a in a sedan. I've been getting an intermittent misfire when it rains so I assumed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2015, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,785
Re: Gas tank
Not sure if Ford was doing this back then, but now days manufacturers change part numbers for tracking purposes, even though the part is the same. Also, I put the tanks inc plastic tank in my 48...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2015, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,978
Re: 8mm Spark Plug Wires?
Does anyone know if this kit comes with the coil wire? I was looking at the amazon listing and it only shows 8 wires.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2015, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,320
Re: Fan questons
Won't that put the fan too high to actually pull air through the radiator?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,623
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2015, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2015, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2015, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
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