Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2023, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 206
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Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
IF, you change to a crab cap configuration, be sure and use the correct rotor. The "rabbit ear" rotor is not compatible with a crab cap.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2022, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,231
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 890
Re: Fender Welting
Thank you sir! A big DUH on my part as I only considered you tube instead of the Ford forums (the real sources),
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 890
Fender Welting
Anyone have suggestions or can direct me to information on how to best install fender welting. FWIW I have a 1947 fordor sedan. Any assistance appreciated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2022, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 779
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,006
Re: Oil leak
Are you using a speedy sleeve on the crank pulley? Mine has a reverse spiral groove in it to (I assume) decrease oil loss which plays heck with the one piece seal. Speedy sleeve covers the groove...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,258
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,022
Off the Wall Request
I recently have become the owner of a King magneto/coil/condenser tester Model 24-603 sans instruction manual. Anyone out there familiar with these units? Would greatly appreciate any info you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,711
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,030
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2020, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Re: Brake Adjustment
AND--Make sure your bleeder hose doesn't have any holes in it!! (don't ask how I know)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2020, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,808
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2020, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,808
Re: Wire splicing
Can the courtesy light wire be fished through the A pillar etc? My '47 Fordor has the original headliner and alas the only wire in the harness that hasn't been replaced.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2020, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,612
Re: Inductive tach
Within 50-75 RPM. Used my timing light tach (which is accurate) as the benchmark. As mentioned, just looking for a guideline as to RPMs vs road speed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2020, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,612
Re: Inductive tach
No. 8 plug wire closest to firewall driver's side (if I have my numbering right)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,612
Re: Inductive tach
Well, gave one a try and ended up finessing it to get close to accurate reading.
Set it up for 8cyl 4 stroke reading as directed and got about half the RPM reading I should have compared to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2020, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 896
Re: 1947 side loader trans seal replacement
Thanks for the additional information. Since this is my first foray into an EFV8 trans. My first attempt will be seal replacement with the side plate in place. Should that fail, will try the side...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2020, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 896
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2020, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 896
1947 side loader trans seal replacement
Attempting to gather info BEFORE I try to replace the shift shaft seals. My sticking point is removal and replacement of the pins attaching the levers to the shift shafts. Any info appreciated. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2020, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Re: Transmission Mount '47 Sedan
Speaking as one without a hoist, I expect I'll be doing some fiddling.
Thank you DD and Dave H, appreciate your time and information.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2020, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2020, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Transmission Mount '47 Sedan
Any tips/tricks for replacing the transmission mount? Not having much luck with the search function. Thanks in advance. This is an original stock car.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2020, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,490
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2020, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,172
Re: What is this?
I have the same set up as Rockbass with the resistor attached to the original coil under the hood. The dash set up consists of a junction block with circuit breaker. This is a 6v + ground system,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2020, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,536
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