Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2019, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: engine won't turn over
Just made a post and lost the whole thing ? Try again. All good suggestions. I will jump a cable across the solenoid when starting and see what happens. Also will clean all connections, check...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2019, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,352
Re: engine won't turn over
Some good knowledge on this subject, Thank you.
I should mention that after running for roughly 15 minutes and I shut the engine off it won't turn over using the starter button. I took the spark...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,352
Re: engine won't turn over
I want to make it clear, the engine runs good it does not stall. It is a 59AB -24 stud engine. After about 15 minutes if I shut the engine off and try to restart it it will not turn over. As I said...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,352
Re: engine won't turn over
I was told that if the engine clearances were too tight after heating up it would not turn over using a hand wrench. Also mentioned that if the engine was too tight it would stall and stop turning at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,352
Re: engine won't turn over
The engine sounds fine. It just won't turn over after running for 15 minutes and turning it off. Then trying to start the engine it doesn't turn. I would't think a condenser or coil could be the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,352
Re: engine won't turn over
Wires from battery to solenoid and from there to starter are very large. Like welding cable.
With the engine hot it will turn over with the hand wrench with more effect than when it is cold.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,352
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,352
engine won't turn over
24 stud engine with front mounted dist. starts and after running for 15 minutes won't turn over when trying to restart it. It will turn using a wrench. Also tried hooking two 6 volt batteries up to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2016, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,590
Re: Brake Switch Mechanical Brakes
Thanks for the replies. I think the new brake switch is OK. I will have to put on the old cloths and climb under the 36 ford and have a look to see how the brake switch works mechanically and is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2016, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,590
Re: Brake Switch Mechanical Brakes
OK-With the brake pedal in the resting position the brake switch plunger is pushed in opening the circuit.
When applying the brake pedal the plunger is moved with it's own spring action back to it's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2016, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,590
Brake Switch Mechanical Brakes
I have a new brake switch for a 36 ford with mechanical brakes.
Is the switch set up with normally open or closed contacts before moving its stem (rod) in ?
I tested the switch with a ohm meter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2016, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,684
Re: 35 cabriolet top irons
Anyone have some information or diagrams or pictures of the 35 cabriolet top irons and wood pieces. Is the 36 cabriolet top different than the 35 ?
I'm trying to list the parts I need to restore my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2015, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,621
Re: Street Rodder Mag Flathead Build Pt 2
What issue of Street Rodder was Flathead Pt 2 in ?
Also do you know what issue Flathead Pt 1 was in ?
Someone said that there was a nice article about a 36 ford restoration in Hemmings. My November...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2015, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 224
Views: 81,410
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild
I think you need the Vacuum Tube Line with end part # 21A-12226 that fits to the manifold connection under the carburetor. The connection on the intake manifold takes the tube with a ring end from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2015, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,317
Re: 37-41 Axle
Thanks for the comments. I kind of do think its a 1940 perch bolt set up for the early stabilizer which isn't seen or talked about much. I would prefer not to change the perch bolts. I have a lot to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2015, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,317
37-41 Axle
Attached is a picture of my 37-41 front end axle and perch bolt.
The perch bolt has two eyes (Bosses) the lower eye is a little wider than the top one. Not sure what this is for. This is different...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2015, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 3
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Front Axle 37-41 ?
http://fordbarn.com/forum/fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=393`&pictureFront Axle 37-41. Tried to attach a picture.
Between the perch bolt and the king pin is a bolt going through the axle....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2015, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,765
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2015, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,765
Stromberg Carburetor 97 Cleaning ?
I'm presently cleaning a 97 Stromberg Carburetor. It appears that one of the Accelerator Pump Discharge Jets (tube) is damaged part # 9577K.
I have a set of new ones. Not sure how to remove and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2015, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,505
Re: Rebuilding stromberg 97
Vern Tardel's booklet #7 Stromberg 97 repair says to mask off with duct tape all orifices and seal up the interior of the carburetor. Then put in a media blasting cabinet and use a soft abrasive...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2015, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 224
Views: 81,410
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild
MacDozer, Did you figure out if the valve springs are OK or do you need different ones. Very interesting thread !
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2014, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,266
Re: 36 transmission help
Macdozer,
I think Brendan's information about the shifter pin is the first item to check.
If the pin that fits under the round cap that unscrews is missing the shift handle will move around in all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2013, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Re: 35-36 Front Brakes ?
Thanks Willit Stop for the diagram with the parts description. This helped as it it gave the parts names not just the numbers.
Also Terry now I know why the backing plate would not come off as you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2013, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Re: 35-36 Front Brakes ?
The shoes will not move and they appear to be tight on the brake drum.
All cotter pins, nuts, outer bearing and backing plate nuts and bolts have been removed. The piece that appears to be keeping...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2013, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
35-36 Front Brakes ?
I'm trying to remove the front brake drum on a 35 ford with mechanical brakes. The drum will not come off so I'm trying to remove the backing plate with the drum on it.
The backing plate four 4 nuts...
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