Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Re: Anyone have one they can measure?
Although the shorter tube at 4-1/2" is the most popular they did come with the longer depending upon the intake manifold. The 35-36 restoration book explains the difference in the intake manifolds...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 06:36 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 06:15 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2024, 07:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2024, 06:18 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2024, 06:16 AM
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Re: 1947 Cluster Gear Endplay Opinion
0.010" steel shim stock cut like a washer and place between the case and the front thrust washer, cut the OD so it does not rotate. Appears the case is worn, if the case does not have flat thrust...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 09:00 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 07:25 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 07:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 07:01 AM
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Re: three brush regulator
Suggest changing the operation of the two rate to be the same as the regular cutout. Just add the diode or you may be able to put the internals of a Fun Projects inside.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 09:35 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 06:10 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 06:08 AM
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Re: 40 gearset in a 46 pu case
If you have a used 81A main shaft and want to use it I suggest pulling out the small locating pin and replacing it with a new pin.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 06:45 AM
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Re: 39 Ford deluxe can't remove cam
The pressed on gear does not have a retainer to remove. Suggest drill small holes on the gear where it attaches to the cam to release the broken cam gear.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Crab distributor vacuum line
Use the bigger hole in the mid rear of the manifold for both wiper and distributor vacuum. Your intake manifold looks like 1935 Ford with modifications by someone. The vacuum lines can be made of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 09:29 AM
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Re: Verify 1934 Ford Accessories, Please
The Ohil-Chex gauge was not a Ford approved accessory but an aftermarket. The dual temperature and fuel gauge was a Ford accessory. The V8 Club restoration book for 33-34 has a full list of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 09:12 AM
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Re: 33 Fordoor windshield removal
If the hinges are removed and the hand crank opener is removed from the frame the windshield should come off. The inside of the frame is painted black and for the Deluxe the outside is chrome. New...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 08:46 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 06:00 AM
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Re: Nice forty Ford
Both the heavy duty and the accessory oil bath air cleaners catch a lot of dirt! Plus they add a very light vapor of oil to the air.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 06:58 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 06:47 AM
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Re: Flathead low intake vacuum
See chart below. Looks like a vacuum leak. Yes it will make the engine hard to start. If you are unable to get the car running you can't do a vacuum test. The test is to be done at idle with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 06:54 AM
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Re: 2 overdrives
There is a hot rod shop in Texas that sells an adapter that fits in front of the differential banjo and inside the torque tube. it has a modern seal to retain oil in the banjo. The seal rides on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 684
Re: Houdaille oil.
Very late in 40's Ford reformulated the oil to work in all of the early shocks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:05 AM
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Views: 684
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 07:25 AM
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Re: l
Ford headlight bulbs were 2330 style from 1935 to 1939 so if an LED bulb fits in a 35 it will fit in every year through 1939. 1940 was the first year for a one piece headlight bulb with the glass...
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