Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2020, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,028
Re: aligning a 48 hood
Thanks FortyNiner. I clicked on the site you posted, now have it saved, and was able to read Mark Kicsak's article. Plan to get back at it again tomorrow.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,028
Re: aligning a 48 hood
Thanks for the offer Woodie. Graeme has emailed them to me and hopefully tomorrow when my office opens we can enlarge them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2020, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,028
Re: aligning a 48 hood
I checked v/8 times and flash drive but can not locate the 09 may june issue. Is there a way?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2020, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,028
Re: aligning a 48 hood
Thanks guys. Will try 51 merc's suggestion and attempt to enlarge Graeme's article which appears very detailed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2020, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,028
aligning a 48 hood
I am looking for tips. The closest I have been able to get mine is a 1/2" gap. Have new hinges and support arms. I am aiming for a 1/8" gap but would be happy with a 1/4". All suggestions will be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2019, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,820
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2019, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,328
Re: carb help needed
Yes I am referring to a pair of new carbs. Are the Carpenter carbs worth the money?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2019, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,328
Re: carb help needed
Thanks Charlie and Sal. I am going to keep an open eye for pair of NOS. Will not give Macs $800. for a pair.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2019, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,328
carb help needed
Hoping someone can tell me which valve is correct for my Ford 94 carb and what the other 2 are for.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2019, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
Re: Words of wisdom
I had a local glass man install mine in my 48. Rubber goes in first using glass cleaner as a lubricant. He did not use a cord on the windshield but did on the rear window wrapped around the rubber...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2019, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,790
Re: Do dual carbs both need a choke?
Very interesting guys. I have an Eldebrock Super 2 carb intake for my 48. Was wondering about the choke and throttle cable hook up. Am I right in assuming the throttle cable also goes to one carb...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2019, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,524
Re: start on 12v run on 6v
In the 50's I replaced my flathead with an Olds Rocket 98. 6 volts had trouble turning it over. I added a second 6 volt which I connected between the solenoid and the starter. Every week or so I had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2019, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 977
Re: Need help in identifying horn ring
Stenny: I think you are correct. I forgot about Monarchs as they have been gone for years. My merc will have a Monarch ring which will be a topic of conversation.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2019, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 977
Need help in identifying horn ring
I have a horn ring the PO purchased for a 48 Merc which I am trying to identify as the insert is not listed in my catalog. Hope someone can tell me what I have. Photos attached.
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Forum: Early V8
03-04-2019, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 819
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2019, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,891
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2019, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,891
Re: Door Seal Installation
Have a kit from C&G for my 48. Kit consists of 5 packages. Front seal instructions show it glued to door from top of hinge down. Top seal show it glued to the body. No instructions where included for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2019, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Re: 48 quarter windows
Googled Shoebox and could not find quarter window springs. Bought a 2" spring from Home Depot and connected it to the comma with a rod and it seems to work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2019, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2019, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
48 quarter windows
Would very much appreciate someone telling me what the springs that keep the window open look like and how stiff are they as mine are missing. I suspect they resemble brake shoe springs but not as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2019, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Re: 48 hood latch spring
7C-19625 is 48-55 ford truck and is available from Carpenter. Looks similar but will have to phone for sizes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2019, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Re: 48 hood latch spring
I am looking for the latch spring at the front of the hood which goes around the dowel and pushes the hood up an inch or so when the latch is released. It measures 1 1/4" OD and mine is 2 3/8" long.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2019, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 953
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 953
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