Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2018, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,269
Re: This day in automotive history
When I was a kid I saw a car with white wall tires but they were facing the body of the car, black side out. I asked my dad why someone would do that and he said white wall tires got scraped, scuffed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2016, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,720
Re: Headlight wiring for 41
Lowes, Menards and other hardware/ big box stores have grommets in most any size you want. I have gotten several sizes there that I have put in my truck.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2016, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,121
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2016, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 937
Re: 1941 generator help
Thank you Terry,OH! I got the little wire clip and pulley off without too much trouble. The replacement bearing info is great. Thank you for all the help. Ford Barners come to the rescue again!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2016, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,090
Re: 59A/B Stud Challenge
Last summer I twisted off 2 studs on my 1941 flathead truck. I wasted over a day trying to weld nuts and washers with my wire welder. It just didn't get hot enough.
I used the drill out method to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2016, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 937
1941 generator help
1941 V8 one ton truck. When the engine warms up there is a whine from the area of the front of the generator. I would like to check the front bearing but I can't see how to get the pulley off so I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2016, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,677
Re: Honing wheel cylinders...
The original wheel cylinders in my 1941 truck were so rusted and messed up after sitting 50 years I couldn't even get them apart. I sent them out to be resleeved with stainless steel sleeves. They...
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Forum: Early V8
08-18-2016, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 810
Steering wheel lock 1941
I am looking for a new old stock or good used Hurd barrel lock and key set for my 1941 one Ton truck. This is the lock on the steering column. Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2016, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,893
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2016, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,746
Re: Wheel Cylinders Where Art Though?
All of the brake cylinders were so bad on my 1941 after sitting for 50 years I couldn't even get them apart. I sent them to California to have stainless steel sleeves put in. They came back like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2016, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,065
Re: Flathead loses power under load
I had a very similar problem with my 41 truck. I thought it was the fuel pump, but I took my carburetor off and cleaned it again, making sure all the little passages were clear. I put a fuel filter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2016, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,467
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2016, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,972
Re: Adjusting brakes
You can't get the full 30 pounds of downward force on the peddle with this method. Some of the force will travel down the 2x4 and against the seat. Someone who remembers their physics better than I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2016, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,304
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2016, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,636
Re: Fuel pump
This is a little off topic but I don't think my reproduction fuel pump is pumping enough fuel to my 1941 engine. Are there good ones and not so good ones? If so, which are good?
I put a clear fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2016, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,023
Re: Head Stud Removal
I twisted off a stud on my 1941 and removed them all with a cam gripper and 4 foot persuader pipe. Worked well.
I tried for three days to weld a nut on broken stud but my little welder would not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2016, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,835
Re: Pull draw - push pump
Maybe you could try a large oil can if you can find one. I have used them to put oil into small fill holes and for similar situations but not with transmission oil.
Maybe use a dish soap squeeze...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2016, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,691
Re: Need 6.00 X 17 inner tubes
Thank you all for the suggestions. My tonner has 6.00x17 tires on the front and 7.00x17 tires on the back. They have been on there for 55 years and I assume my Dad knew what he was doing by having...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2016, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,691
Need 6.00 X 17 inner tubes
I just got 2 new tires from Coker for my 1941 truck but they didn't have tubes to fit and told me they didn't know where I could get them. I have put up a post on the swap meet but I thought I would...
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Forum: Early V8
03-14-2016, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 879
Need 6.00 X 17 inner tubes
I have new tires from Coker tires for my 1941 truck but they did not have inner tubes to fit. I need (2) 6.00 X 17 inner tubes. They have a metal stem that goes through the center of the wheel that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2016, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,282
Re: Hg tv
When your kitchen is finished will you love it or list it?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2016, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,039
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2016, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,730
Re: Stuck inner cap on helmet distributor
Both sides were stuck on my 1941, I tried to delicately tap them out with a dowel rod through he coil opening but eventually had to remove the distributor and really pound the dowel cracking both...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2016, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,916
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2016, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,916
Need new tires
I need a new set of tires for my 1941 tonner. Size 6.00 17 and 7.00 17. My local tire shop tells me to get them from Coker tire in Nashville and they will mount them. Are there any other vendors for...
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