Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2021, 12:43 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2021, 09:44 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2019, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2019, 07:23 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2019, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 8
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Spark plug insert came out with the plug
I changed spark plugs on Edmunds aluminum heads. I had a steel spark plug insert come out with the plug. Am I right this was put in to repair a stripped plug hole? I tried getting the insert off the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2018, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,365
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2018, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,365
can you use trim rings with lead wheel weights
I'm getting ready to mount new tires on stock Ford 16" wheels. I'd like to know if the lead wheel balance weights will interfere with me using trim or beauty rings. on them. I was thinking of using...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2015, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: 53 F100 data plate advice
You are right, the code 3 means 3 speed manual. Confirm the vin number on your title matches the vin number on your frame . If you haven't already you need to get a Mid Fifty F100 parts catalog. They...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2014, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 53 fan hub: repair or replace?
OK, thanks. This motor is in a 53 F100 and it has the wider belts on it but I guess it would have the same bearing/shaft assembly as the cars.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2014, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 2
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53 fan hub: repair or replace?
I discovered top of the fan pulley on my 53 8BA is cocked about an eighth of an inch toward the radiator. Am I right in thinking it being that far out of plum might throw the belt? I know Vanpelts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2013, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,676
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2013, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,676
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2013, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Edmunds 8ba heads
If I remember right, didn't they used to make 18mm adapters the 14mm plugs would screw into. I had a flathead Harley that had them. I pretty sure.
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Forum: Late V8
06-17-2013, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2012, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: New Pickup Beds
Larry, since you live in Tulsa, you might want to check out Mar-k pickup beds in Okla. City. They are close enough for you to drive and pick up and save a bunch on shipping cost.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2012, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 53 F100 motor mounts
Be sure to not scrap your 53 V8 bell housing. They just made them that one year. There is always someone needing one. Flathead Ernie, a valuable contributor to the Hamb, associated with this site,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2012, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Re: 53 PU Trans
If you can't find a T85 truck OD, which was OEM optional from 1953-56, you can use the later T86 OD truck trans, which are easier to find. It bolts right up to the 53 flathead bell housing. Thats...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2012, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
Re: Trim intake gasket?
OK thanks, I'd never heard of having to do it before. I just needed some confirmation before I did something wrong.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2012, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
Trim intake gasket?
Have any of you had to trim an intake gasket? I am installing a Dennis Carpenter gasket an the gasket overlaps the ports in some places as much as 1/8 of an inch. The ports have been ported and...
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Forum: Late V8
02-08-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: '53-'56 F100 Hubs
Grumpy, I have a few extra sets of those hubs. I'll sell you a set for $50.00 if you help take the brake drums off to get at them. I'm 9 miles west of you just off hwy 352 accross from Pick a Part....
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