The Ford Barn

39portlander · 03-05-2012, 06:07 PM

I got hosed, by Bob "gadgiteer" Shewman of course! Got my FH-2V flex hose with built-in check valve today. The check valve in the pump fitting stops fuel drain back and makes starting easier.

Looking @ the phenolic spacer that prevents this new gas from boiling in the carburetor. Any one tried this new product?

Jack E/NJ · 03-05-2012, 07:06 PM

Shewman's checkvalve hose looks real nice 39portlander. But your helmet cap doesn't! I also use an insulated spacer that works very well. But it's made out of a scrap piece knotless pine with a nice heavy coat of varnish because I didn't want to spruce up my carb or spend any money on a piece of plastic. 8^)

Jack E/NJ

Brendan · 03-05-2012, 10:00 PM

i need to get one of those, i am on borrowed time with mine, i think it is older then me

41panelmark · 03-05-2012, 10:34 PM

I have a spacer, it seems to keep the carb cool.

39portlander · 03-06-2012, 07:22 AM

Brendan you'll be glad you did. Thank's for the input Mark, ordering the spacer friday.

Jack that should be filed under "joke of the day", (you used pine because you did'nt want to "spruce" up your carb)

That's funny right there

jimTN · 03-06-2012, 07:54 AM

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Looks like a good item. What is the price and contact info? Does he have a website?

Walt Dupont--Me. · 03-06-2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 39portlander

I got hosed, by Bob "gadgiteer" Shewman of course! Got my FH-2V flex hose with built-in check valve today. The check valve in the pump fitting stops fuel drain back and makes starting easier.

Looking @ the phenolic spacer that prevents this new gas from boiling in the carburetor. Any one tried this new product?

Bought one of those for my friend Dick's 41 Ford last summer. He was on borrowed time, his hose had a kink in the middel and was shoft as s--t. Walt

39portlander · 03-06-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jimTN

Looks like a good item. What is the price and contact info? Does he have a website?

And made in the USA. $28.00 ppd for the standard FH-1, $38.00 ppd for the pictured FH-2V.

Web not sure, email is [email protected]. Add on pg.111 in the Jan./Feb. V8 times

39portlander · 03-06-2012, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me.

Bought one of those for my friend Dick's 41 Ford last summer. He was on borrowed time, his hose had a kink in the middel and was shoft as s--t. Walt

That's the corn gas

JM 35 Sedan · 03-06-2012, 07:37 PM

I got one from G.M. w/o the check valve two years ago when i stopped at his place in Punta Gorda, FL. Installed it a week later and it's still doing well on my fordor sedan after passing many gallons of 10% ethanol gas. I feel like that's one item I don't need to worry about failing or getting pin holes that suck air. I plan to pick up another one with the check valve to see how that works on my 5w coupe. A knowledgeable Flathead guru on this forum or maybe it was on the EFV-8 Club forum said the check valve version was just a gimmick, but hey...I'll reserve my personal comments until I give it a try.

KiWinUS · 03-06-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me.

Bought one of those for my friend Dick's 41 Ford last summer. He was on borrowed time, his hose had a kink in the middel and was shoft as s--t. Walt

funny sh__ there Walt !!!!!!!!!!
I bet thats what his wife tells him also !!!!!!!!!!

G.M. · 03-06-2012, 10:23 PM

JM I only have a few hoses around for my own use. You will have to call Bob Shewman at 1-610-933-6637 or by email [email protected] to order the hose. The check valve is no gimmick, read the Ford service bulletin on how long the valve in the fuel pump should hold pressure when the engine is shut off, it's something like 2 minutes or less. The valve in the hose holds the fuel in the pump and line so it starts easier after sitting for a while. It's like pulling a straw out of a can of coke with your finger over the end of the straw, the soda stays in the straw as does the gas in the fuel line. When it gets hot out and you see bubbles in the glass filter bowl and the fuel level in the bowl drops as the fuel is pushed back to the tank the check valve should help prevent this also. Skip said someone told him you were stopping by, when do you plan on comming down? G.M.

JM 35 Sedan · 03-07-2012, 06:01 AM

George, I would like to stop by your shop on the morning of Monday, 3/19 to deliver a set of '37 core water pumps to Skip for rebuild and also a '33-E'36 dome top coil to have it rewound for another Fordbarner. I would like to see what new inovative things you are up to and also take you and Skip to lunch. That afternoon I plan to head for the Fort Meyers area and spend the 19th at the Ford/Edison Estates. I was planning to order a hose w/check valve or pick one up at a show from Bob Shewman.

03-05-2012, 07:06 PM	#2
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: I got hosed!! Shewman's checkvalve hose looks real nice 39portlander. But your helmet cap doesn't! I also use an insulated spacer that works very well. But it's made out of a scrap piece knotless pine with a nice heavy coat of varnish because I didn't want to spruce up my carb or spend any money on a piece of plastic. 8^) Jack E/NJ

03-05-2012, 10:00 PM	#3
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: I got hosed!! i need to get one of those, i am on borrowed time with mine, i think it is older then me __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

03-05-2012, 10:34 PM	#4
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: I got hosed!! I have a spacer, it seems to keep the carb cool.

03-06-2012, 07:22 AM	#5
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: I got hosed!! Brendan you'll be glad you did. Thank's for the input Mark, ordering the spacer friday. Jack that should be filed under "joke of the day", (you used pine because you did'nt want to "spruce" up your carb) That's funny right there

03-06-2012, 07:54 AM	#6
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: I got hosed!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks like a good item. What is the price and contact info? Does he have a website?

03-06-2012, 07:37 PM	#10
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: I got hosed!! I got one from G.M. w/o the check valve two years ago when i stopped at his place in Punta Gorda, FL. Installed it a week later and it's still doing well on my fordor sedan after passing many gallons of 10% ethanol gas. I feel like that's one item I don't need to worry about failing or getting pin holes that suck air. I plan to pick up another one with the check valve to see how that works on my 5w coupe. A knowledgeable Flathead guru on this forum or maybe it was on the EFV-8 Club forum said the check valve version was just a gimmick, but hey...I'll reserve my personal comments until I give it a try. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

03-06-2012, 10:23 PM	#12
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: I got hosed!! JM I only have a few hoses around for my own use. You will have to call Bob Shewman at 1-610-933-6637 or by email [email protected] to order the hose. The check valve is no gimmick, read the Ford service bulletin on how long the valve in the fuel pump should hold pressure when the engine is shut off, it's something like 2 minutes or less. The valve in the hose holds the fuel in the pump and line so it starts easier after sitting for a while. It's like pulling a straw out of a can of coke with your finger over the end of the straw, the soda stays in the straw as does the gas in the fuel line. When it gets hot out and you see bubbles in the glass filter bowl and the fuel level in the bowl drops as the fuel is pushed back to the tank the check valve should help prevent this also. Skip said someone told him you were stopping by, when do you plan on comming down? G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

03-07-2012, 06:01 AM	#13
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: I got hosed!! George, I would like to stop by your shop on the morning of Monday, 3/19 to deliver a set of '37 core water pumps to Skip for rebuild and also a '33-E'36 dome top coil to have it rewound for another Fordbarner. I would like to see what new inovative things you are up to and also take you and Skip to lunch. That afternoon I plan to head for the Fort Meyers area and spend the 19th at the Ford/Edison Estates. I was planning to order a hose w/check valve or pick one up at a show from Bob Shewman. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 03-07-2012 at 08:39 AM.