Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2022, 04:29 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2022, 02:50 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2022, 09:48 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2022, 08:54 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2022, 08:07 PM
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Rock Auto cam bearings a little tight
With the weather finally starting to warm up a little, I decided to start re-assembling the 8BA for my 1950 Ford. I had bought the cam bearings from Rock Auto and installed them months ago, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2021, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,744
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2021, 03:14 PM
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Views: 656
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2021, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,551
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2021, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
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Shoebox Front Suspension Control Arms
How close to centered should the control arms be attached to the inner support shafts? I just realized that when I reinstalled them, they are off center about 1/8".
Or am I just overthinking this?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2021, 10:20 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2021, 07:58 AM
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Shoebox Front Shocks
Does anyone have recommendations for front shock absorbers on a 1950 Ford V8 Sedan?
The cheapies on Rock Auto don't appear to have all the bushings needed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2021, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 30
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Re: 6 volt bulbs
Thanks for the information.
While lighting is waaaaaaaaaay down the road on my 1950 Fordor, I was hoping I could find LED replacements .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2021, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,568
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2021, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 1950 Ford Overdrive problem
Just thought I'd post an update on this:
I was able to remove the snap ring that holds the large ring gear to the OD mainshaft, then tap the ring gear back toward the main gear box enough to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2021, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 1950 Ford Overdrive problem
I have tried twisting against it as hard as I dare, back and forth with second and reverse locking the gears up.
I have tried hammering with a brass rod at multiple points around the circumference....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2021, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,061
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2021, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 6
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1950 Ford Overdrive problem
Hello, this is my first post after lurking here for a while.
I am restoring a 1950 Ford Custom Delux Fordor. While my engine block is in the machine shop, I decided to take the transmission apart...
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