Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2022, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2022, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,529
Re: Flushing a steering box
Highbeams
See my previous response regarding how long will the box has been sitting.
Currently box is draining & oil is thick & filty black. I am figuring sludge is same as rear axle was when it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2022, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,529
Re: Flushing a steering box
Fordor41 Thanks for your replay.
I agreed both will work, hoping someone had experienced this and steer me clear if damages might occur.
The petroleum additive in both products will hopefully eat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,529
Flushing a steering box
What is best to flush a steering box with diesel or clear kerosene?
Oil drained & off car so I am able shake & flush several times to hopefully loosen up sludge.
Car is 1953 Customline
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2021, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Re: Media blast?
In my younger days I had a Concrete block crack & crush.
They are dangerous & I would replace with neatly cut Yellow pine blocks
Please don’t dally on this.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2021, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,579
Re: Parts Washer Liquid
I use industrial strength Simple Green. Biodegradable & after 24 does a decent job of cutting grease. Smells decent too.
I have found a parts washer not much better than a large tub with small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2021, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 577
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2021, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 577
53 Customline Front Upper Control arm clearances
1953 supplement indicates clearance to be .0007-.018 "upper arm inner shaft and bushing.
Which side is the clearance on outside as shown in the attached photo or inside under the seal?
Question...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2021, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2021, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,462
Re: 1953 V8 engine color
Tangerine in cars
Not sure about fordomatic.
Green for truck engines.
Is it possible engine swapped out?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2021, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Re: Strickland machine shop, Wendell, NC?
Strickland’s ( Glenn Jr) did mine.
Being honest I have not started yet. However Glenn very knowledgeable & his father was around to look over his shoulder.
I visited frequently & discussed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2021, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,754
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2021, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,754
Re: Control arm seals fit issues
19Forty
Thanks for all the information you researched.
I gave it another try on the inner upper arm & was successful.
Still struggling with upper arm outer where spindle attaches. Pictures...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2021, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,754
Re: Control arm seals fit issues
I have 1952 with 1953 supplement entire service book & illustration book & parts text.
Chassis section Chapter V describes seal installation however pictures are old & after many copies dark &...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2021, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,754
Control arm seals fit issues
Little help please
1953 Customline Upper & Lower control arm seals.
Parts stripped to bare metal & painted
New seals purchased Dennis Carpenter.
Seals seem tight cannot install on the inside...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2021, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 700
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2021, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,285
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2021, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 882
Re: 1950 Coupe Mystery pieces
I agree plates under rear axle. Your second picture appears to have them installed
Perhaps these are spare or another vehicle
Don’t know where else they would go.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2021, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,727
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,532
Re: How to repair damage to a deck
Solder or brazing likely better than JB weld. Although that is some tough stuff properly installed. Patched a lowerUnit on outboard Motor that lasted years in tough saltwater conditions.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Re: 1951 Victoria rear ring/pinion replacement
49-56 ford passenger car had a Ford rear end.
Parts are hard to get. I have a 53 which a tag showing 3.90 & shop manual did not show that option. These type of typos are common. It took me several...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2021, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2021, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,817
Re: Still sober
Great. Have friend working on year 6. Good wife to keep him in line & his determination
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2021, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,444
Re: 1953 Rear Spring U bolts Advice Needed
Thanks to all. The flattened area on original bolts certainly fit very well around the axle casing which is not true round.
The flattened area I first thought was ground but the thickness of bolt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2021, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 864
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