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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-18-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,567
Posted By cobra5laddict
new to this era. Questions about phaetons or sedan convertibles?

l'm new to this era so i'm here to learn. I had a 28 roadster with a flathead and sold it. I have 2 kids and really missed having them with me to cruise around. im toying with the idea of a 4 seater...
Forum: Model-A 09-08-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 964
Posted By cobra5laddict
1928 Av8 roadster steel body high boy

Sold sold sold
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-08-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Roadster door rubber help

i just did this on my 28. below is a thread on the HAMB with photos of how things go together.


https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/roadster-door-dilemma.1143035/#post-13018232
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,704
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: More banjo questions for the gurus

FYI I’m working on a 1940 rear BTW
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,704
Posted By cobra5laddict
More banjo questions for the gurus

I’m on the home stretch of my banjo rebuild and everything is going together very well and smooth.

My backlash is set and I have my gasket combination figured out. When I pull things back apart...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,797
Posted By cobra5laddict
how to properly grease rear wheel bearings

is it similar to front wheel bearings? my banjo housing has grease Zerks on the hub is this typical for all years?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-17-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,152
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Help with banjo rear

I pulled the bearings from the carrier and the races from the bells. It turns out that the carrier bearings are early banjo 18-4221 original ford stamped. The races are new bearing size. The part...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,152
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Help with banjo rear

I have photos but I can’t seem to get them loaded from my mobile device. My guess is that it was slapped together but not ran.... like I said I drove it once (didn’t notice the side to side play...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,152
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Help with banjo rear

Yes. Sorry, backlash not preload
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,152
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Help with banjo rear

I’ve been studying the rebuild guide and some website references and have a pretty general idea. I get the shimming on the bells to change the preload. The issue with mine is less of the minute...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2019, 07:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,152
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Help with banjo rear

I’m guessing that someone installed incorrect bearings on the carrier... does anyone have dimensions of the correct bearing sizes? I can try to measure what I have before I but new
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-10-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,152
Posted By cobra5laddict
Help with banjo rear

I pulled the banjo out of my roadster. I drove it once and noticed some pretty loud howel on deceleration.
What I know
I think it’s a 40’
-The gearing has matched etching from ford that says 3.57...
Forum: Early V8 06-03-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,012
Posted By cobra5laddict
Good banjo rear, ideally 3.54 gearing but let’s chat

I’m seeing what’s out there before I attempt to rebuild my 40’ rear. 57-58” width. It’s a long shot but ya never know. Nice runner, rebuilt, quick change I suppose if the price were right. Willing to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,657
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Help with a noisy Banjo rear end.

Thank you for the in depth explanation on setup! I did talk to Tim at Berts llast month when I was in. I explained what I was hearing and asked if they could work on it. They mentioned that the later...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,657
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Help with a noisy Banjo rear end.

Thank you for the feedback. I will update my location but im in Denver CO
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,657
Posted By cobra5laddict
Help with a noisy Banjo rear end.

I have a 37 or 38 banjo rear in my 28 roadster with a closed drive / 39 trans. Everything is hearsay because i bought this car unfinished. The P.O simply stated that he installed a matched set 3.54...
Forum: Early V8 04-29-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,251
Posted By cobra5laddict
6.50-16 firestone deluxe champion gum dipped tires

I have a pair of new gum dipped firestone 16”-6.50 tires. I had these mocked up in my model a roadster. I ran them for 150 miles before I made a switch to another wheel package. These are only 2...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,722
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: 1935 V8 convirteble sedan engine broken

i would start by checking the oil level. Then change the oil to the proper weight. Run an engine compression check.

in that order.

i've had a couple flatheads smoke for a few miles until the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: Does anyone have a measurement or picture ... model a roadster door.

Interesting... thank you! I had always thought the bumper was mounted on the door not the jamb of the body. Do you have any photos of the strike side? Is there 1 or 2 rubber L shaped bumpers on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By cobra5laddict
Does anyone have a measurement or picture ... model a roadster door.

I’m working on my 28 roadster (Brookville) the doors don’t have any holes to install the mushroom shaped rubber bumpers. These are hinge side not strike. The bumpers keep the door from rattling.
Forum: Late V8 02-22-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,137
Posted By cobra5laddict
1948-1952 f-1-2-3 steering box

I’m looking for a steer box for my 50 f1. From what I’ve read they are the same f-1-2-3?

Let me know if you have something, I’d like to line something up by spring.
Byron
3oh3-601-59sevenseven.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,469
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: A 1949 F1 preservation

I would pull the intake and address things from the lifter valley. It would also be good insurance to have a new intake gasket. You never know what may have crawled down the carb to build a nest...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-19-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,190
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: 8ba leaky heater shutoff valve

not at this time. are they packed like a valve used for residential?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-19-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,190
Posted By cobra5laddict
8ba leaky heater shutoff valve

at this point i am not running a heater so i currently have the valve closed and a section of heater hose connected to the passenger water pump to cap the pump output.the valve leaks at the shaft...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-16-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,245
Posted By cobra5laddict
Re: 50 pickup

1951
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