Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2019, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 8
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Green gas
I had my gas tank cleaned and sealed, so I was told. I know nothing of this process. Hooked everything up and the carb would start with what gas was in the bowl then die. I disconnected the line from...
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Forum: Early V8
05-27-2019, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 0
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1942-1947 Ford Pickup rear end
I have a 1942 Ford Pickup with timkin? Rear with 6.67 gears
Looking for complete rear with 5.14 or lower number gears or a 5.14 ring and piñon gear set
Picture is what I have now
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2019, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,774
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2019, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,774
Re: Wiring for a 6 volt
Thanks I googled it and it gave me a full chart of all the lights etc. that I need
Very helpful, thank you
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2019, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,774
Re: Wiring for a 6 volt
As per rotor wrench said the longer the distance the more resistance so I figured 12 would be best to cover the 9 ft distance
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2019, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,774
Re: Wiring for a 6 volt
Thanks for your help, I’m starting with the tail lights, which obviously will be the longest wires, from your replies I should be good with 12 gauge, correct?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2019, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,774
Wiring for a 6 volt
I’m starting to re-wire my ‘42 ford truck. I normally use 16 gauge wire on my 12 volt trucks. Is it ok to use 16 on a 6 volt system?
Thanks[QUOTE]
Starting with tail lights
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2018, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2018, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
Re: Anyone have experience using CLR
I saw a guy on another website that used CLR on his car which had surface rust. He used it and the pictures looked good. He did not give a good description how he applied it.
I has hoping maybe to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2018, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2018, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
Anyone have experience using CLR
My Truck cab has some areas with decent paint, some areas with surface rust and some down to bare metal. Im looking to try and protect the finishes at the state their in, except the surface rust...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2018, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Re: Flathead synchronized 4spd?
I was not looking for a "cheering section" or anyones opinion on my build. I was only looking for ideas on a synchronized 4spd that would work good with a flathead as I have no experience with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2018, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2018, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2018, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Re: Flathead synchronized 4spd?
Let me know when you find logic in spending thousands of dollars to rebuild 50 year old vehicles when you could buy a brand new car/truck ? Its a passion for most of us . Even though I am not into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2018, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Re: Flathead synchronized 4spd?
I appreciate everyone's input. Seems no one gets what im looking to do or just does not agree with it. Which is fine. So ill just end this conversation with a thank you for your ideas. This is going...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2018, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Re: Flathead synchronized 4spd?
I Really like the stance of this truck, the M-H leafs give lift a stock truck does not have.
Im not going to use it as an all wheel drive. The cab and frame are in very good shape, basically just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2018, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Re: Flathead synchronized 4spd?
From what ive read the nv4500 seems like a pretty involved conversion.
Maybe im missing the advantage of the nv4500, is it better then
The t-98? Or t5?
Minimally id like to start with a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2018, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Re: Flathead synchronized 4spd?
Thanks to all who took the time to reply,
Unfortunetly I still don't have an answer, like " yes a t98 from ? Year will bolt up to a 1942 ford flathead 8cyl bellhouse"
I guess its not that easy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2018, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Re: Flathead synchronized 4spd?
Sort of I guess, sorry.
This is more trying to find out if there is a direct bolt on 4spd transmission to the flathead bellhouse that is synchronized,
I am trying to find the best way to get my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2018, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2018, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Re: Flathead synchronized 4spd?
Im taking out the transfer case and the other box, don't know what its called but it creates more "drag". Im keeping everything so it can be reversed.
I want to get a trans that doesn't need to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2018, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,995
Flathead synchronized 4spd?
New to flatheads, I have a 42 ford M-H truck. I was wondering if there is a 4 spd synchronized transmission that would be a direct bolt on that fits a flathead v8. Ive read that guys use the T5,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2018, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2018, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
How to identify a flathead motor
I have a 42 ford marmon-herrington are there numbers or other ways to find out the year horse power etc.. Of the flathead, its a v8
Thx
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