Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2022, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 989
Re: heater and temp gauge problem
well problem found,the thermostat on the passenger side moved out of postion and was standing up instead of laying flat .this kept the hot water from entering the heater hose .unusual ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2022, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 989
Re: heater and temp gauge problem
thanks guys ,im going to have to remove the thermostats and do the boiling water test .Yes i have heard of them becoming unseated before .This is very strange .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2022, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 989
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2022, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 989
heater and temp gauge problem
hello i need help,
i have a stock 1940 239 flathead truck 1.5 ton all rebuilt . For two winter seasons now i would open the heater shut-off valve and have incredible heat in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2021, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,896
Re: 80lb oil pump with a 50lb gauge ?
In reply , those 2 techies are claiming its all about lash and tolerances . In a performance motor for maybe drag racing ??with looser lash and tolerances a high pressure pump is needed to get into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2021, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,896
Re: 80lb oil pump with a 50lb gauge ?
Referring back to Cas 3 reply , i had a conversation with C&G tech man and another machinist who said running an 80lb pump on a stock motor that is suppose have a 50lb pump is not good . It will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2021, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,896
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,896
80lb oil pump with a 50lb gauge ?
Hello,
is this why my 50 lb oil pressure gauge pegs instantly all the way over off the map to the right and stays there while running ? I had a 1940 239 8cyl flathead motor rebuilt and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,519
Re: 1940 Ford truck firewall kidney cover
Hello,
I stared at my drivers side firewall until i was cross eyed using all of the photos the members have sent me on this thread . There are simply no holes that line up for the kidney...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2021, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,519
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2021, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,519
Re: 1940 Ford truck firewall kidney cover
Hello, When i bought this truck all combined wire harnesses went through a larger shaped hole on the driver side firewall to the right of the data plate which requires C&G ford part fire wall wire...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,519
Re: 1940 Ford truck firewall kidney cover
Hello Allanwoodieman ! Hey how you doing ? I swear i have been staring at that firewall and there is no hole pattern for this cover right where your photo shows it should be .I will be at my truck...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,519
1940 Ford truck firewall kidney cover
Hello Forum,
Im re-doing a 1940 Ford truck 1.5 ton 239 ci 8 cyl flathead and enjoying it . I was told my firewall needs a kidney cover for wiring which is missing so i found one . My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
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Forum: Late V8
04-21-2020, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 934
need a 1940 1.5 ton 239 air cleaner for truck
Hello,
I am in need of an oil bath air cleaner original for a 1940 1.5 ton 239 90 hp truck . I was told it is deemed a heavy duty type and was told it has the oblong vent holes on the upper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2019, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,104
need oilbath air cleaner
Hello ,
I am in need of a oil bath air cleaner for my 1946 1.5 ton truck . It has a Holley 94 with that intake that has the V-shape mount . Cant find one anywhere . Must be a rare item ....
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Forum: Model-A
11-30-2019, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 866
need holley truck oilbath aircleaner
Hello ,
I`ve already bought two oilbath air cleaners that have been returned .Their outside intake diameter was 2 inches and too small to drop over the intake opening . I have a Holley...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2019, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
need correct oil bath air cleaner
Hello ,
I am finding out that there must be two types of air cleaners that mount on the Holley 94 intake . I am new at this hobby . I see that there are two different intake types .My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2019, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,216
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2019, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,216
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2019, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,216
Re: backire through carburator on 1946 8 cylinder
it is a 12 volt system I forgot to say . I thought someone would say something about the timing/changing to Pertronix ??? But the valve lash will be checked im sure. But always go with the easiest...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2019, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,216
backire through carburator on 1946 8 cylinder
Hello Men,
I am new member and need help. I had a competent machinist completely rebuild my 1946 ford truck 8 cylinder 1.5 ton from A to Z with all OEM parts . The only modification was...
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