Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2013, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,782
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2012, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Re: 42 V8 Won't Start - Help
mine was bad needle valve (stuck) in carb, ran fine one day and the next would not start. yes all spark and fuel pump working but pulled top of carb and almost no gas in bowl when I checked.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2012, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,768
Re: Overhead insulation
I used 3M #90 , (green can ). I liked the adjustable nozzle, good spray with minimal overspray and good tack. A little short on work time, about 10 minutes but easy to reapply (I live where it is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2012, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,010
Re: 8BA vacuum advance question
This is the final answer here in my case. It was the iron base being switched at some time before I had the carb in a rebuild. The iron base did not have the vacuum hole. So, I went to my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,010
Re: 8BA vacuum advance question
I am blown away at the helpful suggestions and the new knowledge I've gained. I am set to make the stock distributor work (I am not into high performance) and now know many things to look for. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,447
Re: decoding Ford window bugs
Trivia for the window bug people. My 1941 sedan coupe was built early in the model year, October 1940. All glass was present but in poor shape. Authenticity books say 1941 was the switch over for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2012, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,532
Re: Different '41 parking lights?
Am finishing my 41 sedan coupe, park lights on top of fenders,the light body painted body color, but beware of repro lenses. Don't remember the seller but I could not get it to fit right and luckily...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2012, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 14,189
Re: Help installing headliner
The headliner is challenging but "doable". i did my 1941 coupe sedan (club coupe) myself. It looks pretty good. In answer to the side window, yes you use the rope idea. Get a big green plastic...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,010
Re: 8BA vacuum advance question
I have disconnected the tube and sucked on the tube, it moves the distributor plate easily and the advance unit looks real good no rust, or crud. Is the loadomatic real picky on the exact amount of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,010
8BA vacuum advance question
I have a nice running 8BA in a 1941 Ford. The distributor vacuum advance is hooked up to the distributor but with no advance being actuated. The carb is a Ford script that looks like a holley 94 with...
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