Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2023, 06:57 AM
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53 Customline Steering Colums Bracket
I am piecing together a 53 Customline and am curious about the steering column bracket. This is an Australian delivered car.
In the picture you see a gap on the RH side.
Why is this present?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2023, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 433
'53 Customline Clutch Push Rods
I am going through the clutch pushrods on a '53 Customline.
The bolts are stepped and use wave washers.
The hole that the bolts are inserted into are "D" shaped.
It all looks a bit odd.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2022, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 637
Firewall Mounted Brake Booster
Has anyone out there done this to a 52-53 Ford Customline?
I am looking to fit one from a 1980's Ford Falcon (Australian) , similar to a Granada. I am fitting the Disc brakes to the front from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2022, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 671
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2022, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 552
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2022, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 552
'53-54 Customline RHD steering box
As the title to this thread suggests I am working on an Australian delivered 54 Ford Customline steering box. The model in Australia is a carry over from '53 in that they still ran a flathead engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2022, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 808
Re: Photo management for Fordbarn
When attaching pictures to posts on Fordbarn I always resize the picture by using Microsoft Office Picture Manager.
Simply find the picture you want. Highlight it and then do a right click and a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2022, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 862
Re: Spark Plug Wire Holders
After some trial and error and some straightening of these brackets this is the arrangement I have come up with. Seems to achieve what is set out in the drawing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2022, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 862
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 580
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 862
Re: Spark Plug Wire Holders
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately I don't have a factory Manual.
Those pictures on that link 19Fordy do give a good indication of how they routed the wires. That basically reflects what I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 580
Flathead Resurrection Take 2
Well after the start up of the flathead about a month ago I discovered that the LH head had cracked on installation. An old repair had failed. That head was discarded and a replacement prepared and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 862
Spark Plug Wire Holders
I plan to use the original spark plug wire holders on the 8BA I am building.
The engine I salvaged them from had all of the Left hand side (5-8) wires routed through both holders and all of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2022, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,186
Ford 94/ Holley 94 Power Valves
I recently rebuilt a pair of these carbs. One of the kits I used I purchased some years ago. On opening up the kit and on closer inspection of the power valve it appears to be unsuitable for this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2021, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,925
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2021, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,258
head gasket sealant yes or no
I am about to install the heads on the 8BA rebuild and am curious if the Fel Pro gaskets I am using require sealant?
Not familiar with these so can anyone assist?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2021, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,275
Re: Oil pump pressure test
I conducted the test this afternoon by setting it up in the drill press on the slowest speed and using 10-30W oil. Once the air was out the needle belted the peg on the gauge quite hard . It is a 60...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2021, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Fitting Sump
I am at the stage where I am preparing to install the sump.
I know the seals front and back need to be trimmed . However the sump gasket appears to abut the crankshaft .
Does this mean that the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2021, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,275
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2021, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,275
Oil pump pressure test
I am slowly getting the 8BA I am rebuilding to the point where the short motor is complete . Now on to all of the accessories.
Next job is to fit the oil pump.
What I intend to do is make up a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2021, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Re: Flathead valve seat question
I recently went through a similar repair. This was on the No. 6 Ex valve. I did observe that the valve was burnt on two spots roughly 180 deg apart. I also observed that the stems and guides were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2021, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,176
Re: Rear Main Seals
I have looked through the gasket set but can not see any roll pin .
Does anyone have any pictures of how this is done?
I was thinking of fitting some small screws to the sump where the other...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2021, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,176
Rear Main Seals
I have purchased a Fel Pro rebuild gasket set and it contains both the rope style rear main seal and the newer black graphite seals. This is to suit an 8BA.
Not having experienced the black seals...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2021, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 836
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2021, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 836
Crank Pulley Keyway Damage
I am gradually re-assembling an 8BA . I have installed the crank and now looking at the other items to add to the engine.
I have picked up the front pulley and cleaned it up to prepare for some...
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