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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-13-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By Deadforty
Re: '40 Gas, Oil pressure Gauges

Well, I finally figured out the problem with my fuel and oil pressure factory gauges. I was under the '40 yesterday hooking up the return oil line for the third time (after replacing the oil sender...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By Deadforty
Re: '40 Gas, Oil pressure Gauges

paul2748;

I wired the "Batt" gauge per "19Fordy's" diagram and it works like a charm. I wired from my fuse block (3amp fuse) thru the resistor to the gauge.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By Deadforty
Re: '40 Gas, Oil pressure Gauges

JSeery;
Yes I have the correct for the pump installed. I saw your attachment to post #3 and am currently trying to work thru checking the gauges to see if possibly I damaged them. Thank for all...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By Deadforty
Re: '40 Gas, Oil pressure Gauges

Terry,Oh, and others;

I purchased the pump from Speedway. It was a Melling M19 Std volume oil pump. I figured I did not need a high volume, high pressure pump since I was only building a "warmed"...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-09-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By Deadforty
Re: '40 Gas, Oil pressure Gauges

Tubman,
I think my rationale came from this site, in that I was not building a high performance engine and did need the high volume oil pump.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By Deadforty
Re: '40 Gas, Oil pressure Gauges

Yes, I converted to 12V many years ago before this last rebuild. I am seeing 0 oil pressure on the gauge at this time, which was working when we started the engine up(the gas gauge was working too)....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-06-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By Deadforty
Re: '40 Gas, Oil pressure Gauges

Sorry fella's, I installed a 80lb sender with a 50lb pump. Can changing the sending unit to a 50lb one fix this problem ? I also used "19Fordy"s diagram with a Ron Fransis CRV-1 reducer for the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By Deadforty
'40 Gas, Oil pressure Gauges

Well, I finally got the "40 running again !! Now, I'm trying to tie up loose ends. How do you check to see whether or not your gauges are not working? I did the CVR route and only the Temp and Volt...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,222
Posted By Deadforty
Re: Fan clearance issue

19Fordy,

What is the approximate dimension between the original fan pulley location and where you presently have it located ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,222
Posted By Deadforty
Re: Fan clearance issue

Thanks for all the good info. Now we can start working this problem out. One other question, where do find a fan that fits the original bolt pattern or the Drake hub ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-25-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,222
Posted By Deadforty
Fan clearance issue

Have my 8BA with Super Dual intake back in my '40. Am now working on the fan issue. I have tried what I thought was a '42-'48 fan assembly, but turned out to be a '49 assembly which has an 18" fan....
Forum: Early V8 09-17-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 578
Posted By Deadforty
1936 Ford Grille, Standard

1936 Ford Grille, Standard. original, good condition $850
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deadforty
Re: Distributor for a 8BA

Thanks for all the good comments about the distributor. Dropped a check in the mail this am to Charlieny.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deadforty
Re: Distributor for a 8BA

Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to check with Charleyny about his timeline. Also was wondering if anyone has used the new Mallory distributor offered by Speedway or Summit. I guess the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deadforty
Distributor for a 8BA

Currently building an 8BA bored .040 over, with Max 1 cam, two deuces, headers to go in my '40. Trying to figure out what distributor to go with, as what I have read on here, the stock one won't cut...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By Deadforty
Re: fuel pump stand swap

Yes, I have the original 8BA intake.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By Deadforty
Re: fuel pump stand swap

Yes, I have the original *BA intake.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2020, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By Deadforty
fuel pump stand swap

building an 8BA for my '4o sedan. I am planning on running an Offenhauser Superdual 2 Deuce intake. The front oil filler tube hole is presently plugged. Can you swap out an earlier fuel pump stand...
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