Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2022, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,695
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-18-2021, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 880
Re: F-1 Wiring Harness Covering
My 49 F1 (Canadian) has the original wiring and it is covered in the black electrical tape. Still works well too, although I have a replacement harness which I will get around to fitting at some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2020, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 878
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2020, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 878
Brake Switch Wiring Connection
The original brake switch on my 49 F1 finally no longer works. In this original switch the prongs have a hole for the wires and grub screws to fasten them.
On this replacement switch how are the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2020, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,852
Re: 1950 F1 door won't open...
A while ago my young son managed to lock both doors on my F1 by putting both inside door opening handles up in the lock position, then shutting both doors. After no luck getting in, I called the AA...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2019, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,747
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2019, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,424
Re: 8BA Dip Stick Length and Oil Level
4.5 imperial quarts fills my F1 8BA (stock dipstick) after an oil filter cartridge change, which includes emptying the canister. 4.5 Imp quarts on the convertor = 5.4 US quarts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2018, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2018, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,572
Re: 7RC-3134 F-1 spindle steering arm
The ball on my arm was worn out of round many years ago. With no replacements available I had a machine shop press it out, rotate to make the most of the unworn portion, and press back in. Still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2018, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,094
Re: 59A Oil Filter
I use a Ryco R4P in my 8BA canister, which is the same as what I used in the canister on my 81A motor. Get it from Supercheap Auto though: $38.98 compared with well over $60 at Repco ... May be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2018, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,387
Re: 1953 f-100 rear gears
My 49 F1 originally had a 4.27:1 Dana 41 which I changed to a Dana 44 3.78:1. I recently rebuilt the Dana 41 with 3.55:1 gears. Running 6:50 16 tyres and 265 flattie, this feels to me like the best...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2018, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,168
Re: 11 inch clutch
I have had an 11 inch in my 49 F1 for the past 45 years because that is what it came with. Clutch pedal pressure feels right to me ... and no noticeable difference in pedal pressure to anything else...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2018, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,105
Re: Rear Axle Ring and Pinion compatibility issues
3.54 differential and 6:50 16's in my 49 pickup with a 265 8BA and heavy duty 3-speed gearbox. Having previously had 4.27 and 3.78 differentials fitted, I've found the 3.54 the best combination of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2018, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 860
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2018, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 860
Kiwi Barners Glass Replacement
I broke the bottom of my original drivers window on my 49 F1 pickup from which I can create a template. A local (Wellington) auto glass shop can cut a replacement. However, I am told the edging will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2018, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Re: F47 Hubcaps
My 49 F1 (Canadian, assembled in New Zealand) original hubcaps look identical to the photo posted. Similar dents also ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2017, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2017, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,912
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2017, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,912
Re: Pinion nut torque spec?
My 1949-50-51 Ford F-Series Trucks Shop Manual on page 166 states 140-180 foot 1bs for the pinion nut. This information relates to the Dana 41.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2017, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,912
Re: Pinion nut torque spec?
My Master Repair Manual FOMOCO Canada Rear Axles and Drivelines for the 1955/56 F100 (Dana 44) states 200-220 foot 1bs torque for the pinion nut.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,707
Re: 1949 Mercury differential ratios?
My 49 F1 has a Dana 41 4.27:1 (47:11) that I have just swapped to a 3.55:1 (39:11). New seals and bearings from Early Ford V8, including NOS planetary gears. Motive Gear Performance ring and pinion...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2017, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,247
Re: 1950 Dana 44 Gear Ratio
My Dana 41 carrier (4.27 original ratio) has 8M-B-1 stamped on one part of it and C ford (script) 948 on another. The diff housing has 8M 4025 stamped on it, along with 427 on the RH housing tube....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2017, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,247
Re: 1950 Dana 44 Gear Ratio
I fitted a 1956 F100 Dana 44 into my 1949 F1 - no alterations needed. It has the 3.73 ratio (41/11) which I find a pretty good all-rounder with 6:50-16 tyres on the rear. I have my stock Dana 41...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2017, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,666
Re: F1 front brake grabbing
Thank you for your comments.
Barry-ct: yes, a good flow when bleeding, and I should have mentioned that all brake hoses were replaced.
Ross F-1: No evidence of any wear in the backing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2017, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,666
F1 front brake grabbing
In my '49 F1 6 years ago I fitted new wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake lines and brake linings. Thereafter I replaced the brake fluid annually to avoid condensation issues (not using silicon...
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