Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:47 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:46 PM
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Re: FlatheadCoupe John McClure
Gosh, it's so sad when a flathead brother takes the final ride. May his family, you and all his friends be comforted through prayer and may God Bless him as he returns home.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,632
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 278
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 407
Re: 8ba oil pump question
How do you adjust for the thickness of the gasket when using the .008 in. clearance?
A piece of 8 1/2 x 11 paper stock is about .005. Would that be ok to use as a gasket?
Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 407
Re: 8ba oil pump question
I noticed that one of the gears is pinned and doesn't come out and the other mating gear is free floating with no pin and can fall out once cover is removed. This "free floating " gear (on the right...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2024, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 407
8ba oil pump question
I have an 8BA oil pump and am wondering if it would be ok to flip the cover plate over and reinstall it for the two gears so as to provide a fresh, new surface for the gears as shown in the third...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2024, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 999
Re: 1936 Ford Convertible Project value ?
Kube, That's a great story. Those were good days when folks really helped each other out and patriotism was a virtue. (Just my opinion.) I also found WI folks to be good people. In 1971 ran out of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 224
Re: 48 mercury door
Many different kinds of door pulls have been used over the years including straps and handles. Not sure what era vehicle you are references but, there is nothing wrong with using the door handle to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 275
Re: 48 Ford gas fitting going into gas tank
It would seem logical that the "out flow" gas tank line fitting would have to have the gas line extend inside the tank long enough so that it bends downward but does not touch the bottom of the tank....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,160
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
Your coolant shouldn't be "foamy"?
GOGGLE: "What causes radiator coolant to be foamy?" to get some ideas.
Even though engine is new it might be a leaking head gasket.
Check torque on heads. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 798
Re: New Eaton Spring or re-arch existing
I have read that 41 Fords are a bit different than others re: springs regarding angle of shackles. Read this:
https://www.independent.org/store/book.asp?id=90
Considering the amount of work it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 275
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 415
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 534
Re: Can This Wheel Cylinder be Saved?
Ok, the "sleeve it" folks win. I was just thinking that it would be neat to try my brazing idea with cast iron.
Thanks to all for your replies. Jim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 534
Can This Wheel Cylinder be Saved?
I have been saving this USA made 1940 Ford OEM wheel cylinder ( 1" x 1 14" bore) for last 40 years.
I was thinking I could rebuild it by heating it up and filling in the pitted area with brazing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 550
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,548
Re: Early 1946 Ford 5W Coupe Start
You might want to consider replacing the bolts inside the water pump with stainless steel bolts or bronze bolts. I did, many years ago with lots of anti seize. Don't overtighten them....
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Forum: Early V8
03-08-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 248
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 361
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 361
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 682
Re: Bumper identification
No. I thought it might be a 1940 car bumper but it's too long and different curvature.
Perhaps a truck????
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Forum: Early V8
03-07-2024, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 0
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0em 1940 ford rear hub with oem bearing
I have for sale my genuine OEM 1940 Ford rear wheel hub with genuine OEM Ford made wheel bearing. Bearing and hub are in perfect excellent condition. Keyway is excellent. All bores are smooth and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 246
HOW TO IDENTIFY a 6V and a 12V VOLTAGE REGULATOR
I have a few old voltage regulators like those that were mounted on the firewall in 1940' and 50's Fords. THERE ARE NO SPECIFICATION MARKINGS ON THEM as they were painted over.
Is there a way to...
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