Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2022, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 36 Generator bearing oil/grease
I must have an older gen then. Front bearing is tapered with felt seal and rear is a bushing and I was careful to tighten the screw in "cap" for the right play. Both have the drip caps. Just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2022, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 938
36 Generator bearing oil/grease
As per the heading what oil or grease is used for the bearings and how often? I used a good quality grease, but it didn't last (bearing got hot). The belt was not too tight. Thanks in advance and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2022, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 864
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2022, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 864
Why this trans cover louver
What is the purpose of this louver " top of the cover" in a 1936/5 window transmission cover? It is just above the engine bellhousing. The original floor covering would be rubber with no opening so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2021, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 658
Trico vacuum wiper
I am rebuilding a wiper motor for my 36-5 window. Should i be able to blow or suck through this valve "governor" no matter which way the knurled knob is turned? If not where can I get one?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2021, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Re: Transmission & Banjo Oil Changes - A must do!
Definatly make sure the oil is GL4 rated and NOT GL5. GL5 will destroy the brass in your trany as I have experianced the cost of replacing tranys in two pieces of heavy equipement because of what...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2021, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 931
36 transmission sealed bearings
I can get sealed bearings for the input and output shafts on my 36 trans. Has anyone used these and would you remove the inner seal for extra lubrication from the trans oil? I know there is a drain...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2021, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 723
How to fix a dome light switch
Hope someone can use this. It's not beautiful but it's hidden. This dome light has the toggle built right in but the switch part of the mechanism was gone. Bought a micro slide switch, filed the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2021, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,516
Re: Wood top ribs question
On a 36/5 window is there chicken wire on across the wood ribs also? My car came with no roof just the wood slats. How wide and how long would it be? To attach the ant wire I assume the center wire...
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Forum: Early V8
02-28-2021, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 926
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 298
Views: 42,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 298
Views: 42,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 298
Views: 42,326
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Forum: Early V8
02-24-2021, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 926
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
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Forum: Early V8
02-21-2021, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 926
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
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Forum: Early V8
02-18-2021, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 926
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Forum: Early V8
02-12-2021, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 926
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Forum: Early V8
02-05-2021, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 926
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2021, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,420
Sound deadning
Has anyone used Acoustishield and what do you think of it? Is there anything else out there that would look like the original material? I don't mind cutting to fit if I can find it. Thanks in advance.
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Forum: Early V8
01-09-2021, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 634
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Re: Head Gasket for 21 stud
I have aluminum heads and never thought about the reaction with copper. Why would you use grease on the composite. Never found a need on any motors we have already done.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Head Gasket for 21 stud
In your wise fordbarn opinion which is better copper or graphtite?
I have used graphtite gaskets on heavy duty diesels with good success but never copper on anything.
Love fordbarn keep up the good...
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