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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,159
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,159
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: 46 Ford Super Deluxe Door Locks

Looks like they were eliminated... Well, to the body shop I go! Thanks TJ!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,159
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Question 46 Ford Super Deluxe Door Locks

Picked up a 46 Super Deluxe which does not have locking doors. Does anyone make a door lock kit for this car? Thanks! Kevin
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2018, 04:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,584
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Overdrive Failure

What overdrive would my 53 Mainline have. Is it the BW T85?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,584
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Overdrive Failure

Thank you all. Looks like I'm going to slow down and enjoy the ride...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,584
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Question Overdrive Failure

On my way to the Ducktail and Dean today on Indiana 26 and I heard a loud bang. The car stayed in gear and there were no other noises. When I looked under the car I saw no oil seeping. After a couple...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-02-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
53 Mainline Steering Box Rebuild

Hello, I there anyone out there that rebuilds original manual steering boxes for a 53 Mainline?

Thanks
Kevin Mikesell
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-18-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,281
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: 53 Mainline alignment specs

Could you please to [email protected]... Thanks a million or so!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,281
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
53 Mainline alignment specs

Does anyone know where I can get the alignment specs for my 53 Mainline? Thanks! Kevin
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
239 rebuild in northern Illinois

Could someone point me in the direction of a flathead rebuilder in Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, or southern Michigan? I'd like to deliver the engine and I live in northern Illinois...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: 53 Mainline Trans & Overdrive

Well the tranny drain & fill and the overdrive fill plugs were in good shape, but the differential drain plug is boogered up. EZout time I reckon... I love these old cars... :-)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
53 Mainline Trans & Overdrive

I have a 53 mainline 239 with the stock 3 speed transmission and stock overdrive. I drained the tranny and have refilled it and noticed a "fill plug" on the side of the overdrive but no drain plug....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 965
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Trans & Diff oils for 53 Mainline original

Solved...kept searching and found the answer.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 965
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Question Trans & Diff oils for 53 Mainline original

I have been searching through threads trying to find what the correct lube is for my 53 Mainline original 3 speed with overdrive, and original rear end. Tough time figuring this simple thing out, the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-11-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,926
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Overdrive cable connection

Just what I was looking for! Thank you itsa52!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-11-2014, 06:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,926
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Question Overdrive cable connection

I know where the overdrive cable connects to the transmission, but where is the correct position for the bracket and handle in a 53 Customline? I picture would be helpful.

Thanks,
Kevin
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Horn help...

This did it! Thank you so much! So simple...:D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Question Horn help...

This is embarrassing, but I can not figure out how to connect my horn on my 53 Mainline. The car is 12 volt negative ground, otherwise stock. The car was completely rewired before I bought it, but no...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-08-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 29,008
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner

Thank you for the reply. I wondered if it could be done...now I know!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,001
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Highway speed rpm

Thank you for your comments! I bought the car in northern Illinois in July then the following weekend I drove it to Louisville Kentucky for the street rod nationals. It ran like a sewing machine at...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2014, 06:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 29,008
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner

What is the best method to clean it? It has been sitting for many years with oil in it. It's not rusted at all. I'm assuming there is sludge in the screen.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2014, 06:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,001
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Highway speed rpm

Thanks Vic!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 29,008
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner

Thanks Vic! The screen does look pretty porous. So is there any advice on using them as designed with oil? Can they be problematic? The little chrome air cleaner that came on the car takes the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2014, 05:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 29,008
Posted By Kevin - Illinois
Question Oil Bath Air Cleaner

I'm new to the early V8's so please be patient with my stupid questions...

I have a 53 Mainline with a stock 239 and want to swap from the little chrome air cleaner back to the original oil bath....
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