Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2020, 10:02 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2020, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2020, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Re: Stubborn Starter Drive
Thanks for your reply and suggestions. I am sure the bendix was not extended since I don't think it could be installed unless compressed due to the zero clearance with the starter mounting plate....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2020, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Stubborn Starter Drive
My 49 F-1 starter was dragging badly so I removed it and had it rebuilt. I was using the newer style bendix from D. Carpenter and had a devil of a time getting it out although I had previously...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2016, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,440
49 F 1 Cowl Vent Seatant
Please tell me what sealant you have had success with for the cowl vent. I tried the gooey black windshield sealant and made a proper mess. Had to remove it, clean it all off of vent , hood, cowl, ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2016, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,630
Re: Wheels are back from the powder coater
To remove hubcap without scratching rim, I made a tapered wedge (about 1" to nothing) from a 3/4 " walnut board. It is about 6" long and can be tapped in between hubcap and wheel without scratching...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2016, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 374
Views: 195,716
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2016, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Re: Radiator cleaning
In my Dad's radiator repair shop back in the 60's-70's we soaked radiators in a hot solution of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) for 2 or 3 hours and then flushed them out with water/compressed air. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2016, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 13,667
Re: 1949 Ford F1 question
Found 57 pu rear end and 3:00 gears (60 ish econoline I think) at junk yard. Also long yoke. Fabricated new shock bracket. Easy bolt in. installed new axle bearings and seals. LOVE IT NOW!! 2050...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2015, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,239
Re: Coker radial wide whites
I had a similar problem with 15" Coker wide ww radials. Three were great and needed about 1 to 1.5 oz. to balance but one was way out of balance requiring 5.5 oz. I checked radial and lateral...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2015, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,619
Re: Ford F-1 brakes
V-8 Bob, sorry if I disturbed or offended you, and I didn't realize I was mocking anyone. I am all for modern, safer dual brake systems as well as seat belts, air bags and other modern safety...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2015, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,619
Re: Ford F-1 brakes
Not safe to use single master cylinder??? Come on now, you're trying to fix something that just ain't broke.
Entire brake system on my 49 F1 is stock but has been completely reworked. I'm not the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2015, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 14,010
Re: Engine knocking
Here was the source of a strange sound in my 49 F1. The breather tube was loose and clanging around.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2015, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,165
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2015, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,072
Re: Radial tires and new wheels
Look at Wheel Vintique website. I bought mine through summit racing. They come with excellent powder coating primer ready to paint.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2015, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,053
Re: '47 Brake Adjustment not as should be
Try adjusting tight until wheel won't turn, then back off a few clicks and step on the pedal a couple times to center the shoes in the drum. Repeat until wheel turns with slight drag. Some sound is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2015, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,336
Re: Mystery Noise Located
No, it is at the front end of the engine going from the block to the intake manifold. It was installed the last time I took the manifold off to adjust the valves but laying in the valley when I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2015, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,336
Re: Mystery Noise Located
Thanks, Walt. I think I must have the 8 BA as it does stick up thru the gasket. Great information and I really appreciate it. Just washed it and getting ready to have a quiet cruise around the area!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2015, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,336
Re: Mystery Noise Located
I guess that's possible. The previous owner had it rebuilt so I really don't know. One end seems to be swedged down slightly and the other slightly larger. Tube was 1 5/16" dia by my measurement. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2015, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,336
Mystery Noise Located
A few weeks ago I posted about a strange pinging noise in my 49 F1. It sounded like spark knock but that was finally ruled out. Really tired of hearing it, I pulled the intake manifold and found a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2015, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,694
Re: 1949 Ford F1 temperature gauge question.
My original sending units work well with my new old stock gauge on 12 volt w/o voltage reducer. I believe the circuitry uses the current flow controlled by the varying sender resistance to mimic...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2015, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,615
Re: Rear End Gear?
Probably a 3.73 like my 49 had until I changed to a 9" with a 3.00. Got the 9"rear end from a 57 F100 and the gears from a 63 econoline, I think. Had same problem but now I can run 60 mph at 2000...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2015, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,641
Re: New Fort Wayne Clutch Install?
I would put it together and drive it over the weekend if it were mine! I had flywheel resurfaced but not balanced and my clutch from Ft Wayne is working fine!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2015, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,017
Re: Clutch chatter help
John,
I had a very similar problem with my 49 F1. I replaced the disc ,pressure plate , pilot bearing and throwout bearing with parts from well known NC supplier and the problem was actually...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2015, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,457
Re: strange noise in my flathead V-8
I really can't tell. I can only hear it from the cab while driving. It actually sounds more like spark knock or valve pinging when I accelerate at slow to moderate speed, but that was the first...
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