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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,397
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: 8BA to 39 Trans.

You forgot the front pulley change and the oil pump pick change 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-30-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Adjustable temperature switch

got one from speedway put iton my 36 PU works great set to any temp - control fan on/off 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,246
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: 89 today

Happy Birthday, Ron ! 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,760
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: 3 3/8 Too big? I know it's been discussed before

The best engine size Have experience with is 5/16 x 1/4 ran super strong and lasted 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,341
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: what size diode do I need

10 amp 450 piv diode should do it 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,537
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Oh Crap! I found another project...a '50 Club Coupe...am I nuts?

restored a coupe - very few parts available because the coupe is "one" of a kind. Some parts are hard to come by. 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-12-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: 1936 Ford Pickup Radiator

Mine has 3" thk with 4 tubes 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Flat Head Bell Housing

The stamped bell will allow you to use the later model bendix on your starter 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,381
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: 4-7 psi cap for Griffin radiator?

You are missing the problem with Griffen radiators. The radiator itself requires about 11 lbs pressure (dynamic ) to fforce the water thru the radiator. A external cat (top of radiator) has to be...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 41,162
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?

86 with 36 pu with 53 merc engine drive it everyday in northern NV
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,331
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: 1941 ford pickup heater

It's an after market RED HEAD brand water type std heater. Small water filled core with an electric fan blowing air thru the core
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,331
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: 1941 ford pickup heater

Question on heater, I have a 36 pu with a stock water heater and 8CA 53 merc motor and 8RT water pumps. The input to the water heater I use the top outlet in the pass side of the moter The outlet of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-24-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: My Friend BB wants pros and cons to upgrade to 12volt system

easier to change to LED bulbs Better lighting and less power 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,900
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: I Can't Stop My Clutch Chatter On My '53!

The clutch disc is not the correct one for the cover. If the fiber section of the clutch should be the exact same as as the cover if not the disc will chatter.36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,021
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Temperature

The thermostat is designed to control the temp at a particular flow rate- not at any old flow rate. So what non ford thermostat for a flathead are you using. 36forfguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,480
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Should I be concerned?

Come on guys It's only $30000 . It's a nice looking truck - Try building yourself one for only $30000 - 36fordguy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-30-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,200
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: headliners?

As an upholsterer I understand acme only will sell through distributers not to the public so contact an upholstery distributor like Keysto Bros . I have used Acme Headliners for 50 yrs top notch -...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: do we have a favorite glue for 34 cowl vent gasket?

I use Weldwood Contact Glue for most everything - I'm an upholsterer , This glue will take the sun heat . I use it for tops , door panell, and etc. Coat both sides - Let dry use wax paper as a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-10-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,881
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Radiator questions ...

The brassworks radiators are fabricated with the fins that slip over the tubes and tubes are bigger than than alum cores. The narrows tubes keep the Reynold number about 4000 to 5000- this causes...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-10-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,881
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Radiator questions ...

The radiator in post #22 is a late model radiator.The fins go from tube to tube. Early type radiators the fins slipped over the tubes .The tubes where more round and the tubes went from side to side....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-08-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: overheating flathead

Elev 4800 ft ,8CA motor , 180 high flow thermo, 15 lb cap, closed system(no air)- expansion tank,Brassworks radiator, 8RT late model pumps Never moves off 180 up/down hills live around Lake Tahoe,Ca...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,570
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Need Radiator Picture '36 Pickup

Yes One year only The frame of the radiator holds the front fenders inner fenders and hood together. Additionally the top cap is special and requires special mechanical considerations.
Not many...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,281
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: Testing Echlin FA49 condenser with capacitor tester

Nobody has talked about the G factor the most important parameter for a capacitor. This is the internal resistance of the capacitor. The industry uses different methods to measure this value. The G...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-31-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By 36fordguy
Changing Adapters

Got a question for the fordbarn group. I got a 36 pickup truck withan ECA 53 motor, when I
put the motor in I used the cast iron bell housing adapter from the truck application. My truck
was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By 36fordguy
Re: 53 V8 mated to 39 transmission

How much of the 53 do you have ? Flywheel ? Lower starter plate ? Pan ? etc? 36fordguy
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