Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2017, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,560
Re: Saying goodbye to one of my Fords
WoW a lot of N owners here I am one also
1952 8N with a skyloader and a Sherman.
Just a toy for me, where I live there is no need for a tractor but it is so fun to play with
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2017, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,673
Re: Oil for diesel engines
after I installed my fresh flatty I talked to the "oil guy" he is always quick with the answer and fast to show you in his thick spec book, he said the additive pack in diesel oils is among the best...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2017, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2017, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
parking brake sets itself 1935 coupe
I redid a lot of the brake system, (shoes, brass bushings, springs, added floaters) a little over a year ago, Everything works great Except last year I noticed once in a while the parking brake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2016, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,188
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2016, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,188
Re: Opening up a can of worms?
Ok I've been there my car would do 65 but it sounded like it was being pushed hard.
I installed the Mitchel overdrive and though about changing the rear gears, I stuck with the 4.11. Now I can do 60...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2016, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,883
Re: 8BA Tractor Clutch Issue
Not trying to go too far off subject but the blocking the clutch issue made me want to touch on the subject a little. I see some grease in the bell of the trans, this is what causes problems with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2016, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2016, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,192
Re: Am I crazy?
crazy-maybe, able to rebuild a early Ford transmission more then likely. they are not that hard to do. open it up look how things are and how they work photos if necessary then start. If something...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2016, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,156
Re: Somebody pinch me!
I had never done body work but had a friend tell me how to pull and pound on it till it was close then had to braze some broken pieces in and finely grind it smooth. It is not perfect but I think it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2016, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,156
Re: Somebody pinch me!
She looks great O what a feeling a new toy
you grille doesn't look all that bad, mine was almost that bad when I got it
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3608&pictureid=35604...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2016, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,125
Re: 221 cui stumble and backfire
same here ran great at idle and just above then try to pull out into traffic and would start to misfire bad on all cylinders condenser was the problem
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2016, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,182
Re: All I get is a click!
a fast and easy test is a voltage to the starter test or voltage drop test. you connect a volt meter to the power and ground on the starter and try to crank it should read close to battery while...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2016, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,664
Re: 33/34 Battery
don't know if this will work but I just bought a 6 volt lithium battery for a motorcycle as a emergency hot shot it is small and is rated for 275 cca. After I looked at it I thought I should get 3...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2016, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,903
Re: Overheating
15 years ago in Maryland, $500
having the radiator checked may be a good place to start but many times I have found overheating like described was a head gasket problem.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2016, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
Re: mechanical brake problems
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3608&pictureid=30157
the floaters look like a star wheel like most adjusters on newer drum brakes
the cross shaft bushings were replaced. the King...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2016, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,626
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2016, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
Re: mechanical brake problems
adjusting main cross arm? are you talking about the rod from the peddle to the actuator cross shaft? this was adjusted to 1/16 inch gap on the ebrake
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2016, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
mechanical brake problems
Did a mostly stock rebuild on the mechanicals of the car trans, rear, added overdrive and replaced all brakes with woven linings replaced actuator bushings and added floaters.
I adjusted brakes as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2016, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,405
Re: 35 ford oil pan
I've done it a few times as flatheadfan said except I never removed hoses or fuel pump. just get the front end off the floor more that you think you need.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2016, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,908
Re: Apple Hydraulics: reviews needed
just installed some on mine, I ordered and they shipped then I returned the core, just like any parts store. they look like new but are only a few weeks old.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2016, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,195
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2016, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,634
Re: 1935 flathead V8 Evans Coolant
I did a complete rebuild of my engine, the heads were trashed the coolant destroyed the aluminum so I was interested in the Evans Waterfree Coolant. I called the co. and talked to a rep that said as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2016, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,186
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2016, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,186
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