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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 289
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Re: 1940 Ford Drag Link Adjustment

Thanks Kube for your photo and explanation. Looks like mine is on backwards.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 289
Posted By topfuel724
Re: 1940 Ford Drag Link Adjustment

Thanks to all. However I was asking about the orientation of the drag link. Does the adjustment go to the spindle or the pitman arm. The reason I am asking is that I have seen the adjustment...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 289
Posted By topfuel724
1940 Ford Drag Link Adjustment

I have a 1940 Deluxe coupe and am getting ready to check the toe in. I notice that the drag link has the adjustment at the pitman arm rather than at the right spindle. It also has a slight bend in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By topfuel724
Re: Rethreading Spark Plug holes in Aluminum Heads

Thanks for all of the advice and comments. It was necessary to pull the head to complete the repairs properly but where very easily accomplished. Just waiting on the new head gasket now to complete...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 04:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By topfuel724
Re: Rethreading Spark Plug holes in Aluminum Heads

Thanks everyone for your replies. The heads are installed on this engine (276 CI) and it is in a 1940 coupe. I am hoping to do the repair (# 2 cylinder) without removing the heads from the engine. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By topfuel724
Rethreading Spark Plug holes in Aluminum Heads

I have a Ford of Canada Aluminum Head for a 59A that needs to have one of the spark plug holes re-threaded. I have used time-serts in the past but can not find my installation kit. What is the best...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By topfuel724
Re: W&h dual ignition

You might try Jerry Jobe in Somers, Montana. Several years ago he rebuilt my Lincoln V-12 W&H distributor that had been converted for a Ford V-8
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2024, 04:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By topfuel724
Re: W&h dual ignition

Try Bob Wyman at System One Pro Ignition. His dad was the "W" of W&H.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By topfuel724
Polishing Aluminum Heads

I have a 59A engine with Canadian Aluminum heads. I am considering polishing the heads and was wondering if there was any reason for not doing this? Your replies would be appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,693
Posted By topfuel724
Re: Blocking Hear Riser

Thanks to all for the replies. I knew that blocking the hear risers in the block would allow for a denser charge of the mixture in the intake manifold but did not realize that the exhaust tone would...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,693
Posted By topfuel724
Blocking Hear Riser

Engine is a 59A in a 1940 Coupe. 276" with Fenton headers, Harman-Collins Cam and Magneto, Ford of Canada aluminum heads, Offy intake with 2-97's by Uncle Max.

I recently had the intake off and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By topfuel724
Re: 59A Thermostat

Get your thermostats from Robert Shewman 610-933-6637 or [email protected]
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-09-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,528
Posted By topfuel724
Re: 1932 Ford Grille Shell

I have a "Gennie" grill shell on a 32 Phaeton and it has the holes in it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,394
Posted By topfuel724
Re: what was your first car and how much did you pay

1st car was a 1956 Chevy 210 2dr sedan. Paid $35.00 for it in summer of 1965. Had to pull the engine and give it back to the owner. That was OK as I had a .060 over "283" on the engine stand with...
Forum: Early V8 05-04-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By topfuel724
Re: Potvin Super 3/8 Cam

Sold 5-22-2023
Forum: Early V8 04-30-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By topfuel724
Steering Gear for 1933-1934 Ford

New "Neal Jennings" Steering Gear for 1933-1934 Ford Passenger Car. Complete and ready to use. $1500 Plus Shipping.

Jim Cullen 817-992-7757

Sold 5-2-2023
Forum: Early V8 04-30-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By topfuel724
Potvin Super 3/8 Cam

Potvin Super 3/8 Cam for 8BA. Cam was recently ground by Pete at D&L Automachine. Cam was never used. .375 Lift on Intake and Exhaust, 280 Degrees Duration, 111.5 Centerline.

$350.00 plus UPS...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-20-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,624
Posted By topfuel724
Re: Ford steering box’s flathead Ted

Try Neil Jennings. You won't be disappointed.
Forum: Early V8 11-01-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By topfuel724
1940 intake, exhaust manifolds and misc parts

1940 stock intake manifold bead blasted and painted Ford green, nice condition $15

Pair of exhaust manifolds right and left sides off 1940 Ford. Not cracked. Have been bead blasted, nice...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-02-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,073
Posted By topfuel724
Re: Taking a Poll - 39/40 Owners

1. 73
2. 1940
3. 10
4. coupe
5. deluxe
6. TX
Forum: Early V8 04-26-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By topfuel724
Forum: Early V8 04-12-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By topfuel724
1940's intake, fan, cast iron crab distributor

1940 Ford Intake Manifold has been bead blasted and painted Ford Green, Nice condition $20

Pair of 1940 Ford exhaust manifolds, no cracks, nice condition, have been bead blasted $20

Cast Iron...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-13-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By topfuel724
Re: packard 440 wire

Try the Brillman Company 888-274-5562
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-06-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 614
Posted By topfuel724
12 Volt Bosch Blue Coil

What should the readings for a Bosch Blue Coil be for primary and secondary resistance? How does this compare to a standard 12 volt coil?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,364
Posted By topfuel724
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