Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 12:43 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2024, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,054
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2024, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 632
Re: Starter Drive Gear
I'm also thinking wrong flywheel. Guess a tear down is coming up, thanks for the replies.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2024, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 632
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 632
Starter Drive Gear
Purchased a 39/40 ford engine a while back. No starter came with it. Has 59AB heads. This tells me there probably are some modifications to this engine. I have tried three different starters using...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 415
Re: Sun Visors
Thanks, I'll take a closer look and see if that will do it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 415
Sun Visors
I have a big smile on my face every time I drive my 1951 Ford coupe. He have lots of sunny days here. Only one problem. The left and right sun visors don't stay up very well. Is there a way to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 1
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Starter Drive Gear
Bought a39/40 without a starter the other day. I installed a known good starter but there is a problem. From what I can see, the cover over the end is missing, ;the drive gear appears to striking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,119
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2023, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,119
Wing nut thread size '51 ford air cleaner
Have you ever dropped the air cleaner wing nut on top of the engine. Well I did and it crawled away. Anyway, what is the thread size? The local parts store probably has one. Thanks In Advance!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2023, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,296
Re: 59 block questions
Years ago in 1961 I purchased a 1947 Ford long door coupe. First owner was a school teacher, second owner was a mechanic, third owner was me. Not long after my purchase, $150.00, I pulled the heads...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2023, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
lubrication for speedometer cable
Search did not locate information. I've removed entire speedometer cable and housing. They have been cleaned up with solvent. Now, open to suggestions on what to use for lubrication. HELP!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2023, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2022, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 842
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2022, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 842
Wiring Harness 1951 Ford
My age is showing. I need to purchase a wiring harness for my overdrive and headlights under the hood. For the life of me I'm unable to come up with the names of a couple of suppliers. HELP!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2022, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 3
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Wiring Diagram for 1951 Ford Car
I drive an original 1951 Ford Custon Coupe. Had an intermittent short in the horn wiring. I replaced the wire from steering to exit at end of steering column. Also removed horns, mounted to left...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2022, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 521
Re: Saving Threads
John,
You may not know that they can be printed. Just put your cursor on the #1, #2, on the grey line, or which ever post you want to save. Then it will allow you to print it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2022, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,221
Re: Aftermarket clutch stabilizer
The reason these stabilizer rods are needed is because the front and rear motor mount biscuits no longer do their job having loosened up due to compression and age. Also the oil and grease in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2022, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,166
Re: What would cause my right front to be lower?
Many years ago I was the proud owner of a 1936 Ford 3 window coupe. (wish I still had it!) The left front fender stared to go much lower than it should be. Upon examining the front cross member...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2022, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 891
Re: Lower Radiator Hoses
Hey Tinker,
Thank you for the conversion table. Just put it in my favorites for future use.
Roger
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2022, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 891
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2022, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 891
Lower Radiator Hoses
There is a for sale ad on a website that maybe what I need. The problem is the dimensions are given in millameters. The length is given as 210MM and diameter as 45MM. By the picture the would be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2022, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 795
Re: 8BA Dipstick tube removal?
I've used a large enough screw driver blade that fits snugly inside the opening. Then you can use a monkey wrench on the square of shaft to turn it out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 691
Re: Ford Script Battery Positive Earth Cable
A few years ago I became the owner of a "51 Ford Custon coupe. The ground cable from the head to the positive post on the battery has the same script. The longer I become familiar with this car I...
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