Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 07:03 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 300
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2022, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 197
Re: Brake Drums
yes, you could use the 39-41 backing plates as long as you used all the other parts [shoes, adjustable anchors, etc] of the same years
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2022, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,883
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2022, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 513
Re: Some fun machine projects
Even a worn lathe is better than no lathe....any machine is only as good as the operator. My lathe is worn, it is however big enough to be able to easily spin V8 axle housings, I am currently making...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2022, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,332
Re: National Drive Your V-8 Day, 6/18/22 !!
It's winter downunder...today [18th] took the 35 for a drive to the next town, a round trip of only about 50 miles. It was fine when I left, started to rain about 2 miles down the road, it got...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2022, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 657
Re: Torque tube noise
I have seen on eBay, replacement 'safety pins for Ford torque tubes that have a built in retainer in the event the pin shears. Some of these kits also have a spring that goes over the front of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 657
Re: Torque tube noise
A member on here a while back came up with the most excellent idea of fitting some shrink sleeve over the pin[s] to preclude pin migration outwards in the event it breaks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 307
Re: Excelsiors and early wires
I've offered this information previously....On my 35, I run radial tires on Kelsey Hayes wires....because the spokes protrude into the well, I must run tubes. I run 6.00 16 tractor tubes. These are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2022, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 211
Re: Removing a '34 Sedan windshield frame...
Dunno about 34's, but with a 35/36, if you remove the header panel you will be able to see the four screws [2 each side] that hold the hinges to the frame brackets...try and undo those....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2022, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 958
Re: 32 Ford Leaking Water Pump
Sorry! But I must ask- what good is changing the grease nipple going to achieve, other than eliminating the possibility of cracking the housing through excess hydraulic pressure? Water is obviously...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2022, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 115
Views: 4,425
Re: Trip
thanks for the clarification...had no idea what a bar was!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2022, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 584
Re: Temp gauge
Sorry to inform you that the original temp gauges never lose the red colour of the liquid; the repops that were made in Argentina some time back do, however.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2022, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 339
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2022, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 458
Re: install 41 motor.
yes tubman, I am sure....the op asked about a 1941 engine into a 36....I know nothing about 8BA series engines, however I can assure you any flathead built between 35 and 48 will directly fit into a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2022, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 458
Re: install 41 motor.
You'll want to run the 36 style fan; mounted on the generator. Depending on the crank pulley, you may need to remove an outer sheave in order to clear front crossmember. And use your existing exhaust...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2022, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 458
Re: install 41 motor.
No spacers required for this swap! For bottom hoses, use 8BA bottom hoses. I 'think' Drake offered top hoses to suit 24 stud engine to 36 radiator a while back; possibly now unavailable, but as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2022, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 593
Re: Isky super 88 cam
Well, I run an 88 in my 35, have done for years. Only a little 221, this engine loves to rev. How it would run with your added cubes, I cannot say. Worked best with a 3.78 rear, a 3.54 didn't allow...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2022, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 458
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2022, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 798
Re: Early v8 fuel
Your engine will have 16 hard valve seats from the factory....quality Ford.
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Forum: Early V8
05-27-2022, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 85
16" radial tires in NZ
New 205R 16 Bridgestone radials, transform the handling of your old Ford.
Sale pending...sorry!
Thank you Fordbarn
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2022, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 601
Re: C69a
Indeed! He also asked here; https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303084
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 601
Re: C69a
With respect, you've already asked this;
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292572
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2022, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 586
Re: engine steady rods ???
As long as they prevent any movement, I can't see what difference it makes as to which way they face.
The original rods, irrespective of the way they face, are shouldered; when done up tight against...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2022, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 586
Re: engine steady rods ???
In my opinion, there is something wrong with that pictured stay rod; to truely prevent the forward/aft movement, it needs a lock nut both sides of the 'Y' piece. As pictured, movement is still...
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