Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 204
Re: Nice forty Ford
After the dust storms back in the early 30s, some folks started getting serious about protecting their vehicles from such situations. A lot of roads in rural farming communities were pretty dusty...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 104
Re: my project and my thanks...
There is a lot to be said about running these old flivers whether they are restored or just good drivers. They are a lot of fun either way.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 276
Re: charging
I have digital and analog meters and use both. My Fluke digital was purchased to adjust voltage output on aircraft 24-volt systems so they would charge at 28-volts. The fluke was the most accurate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 263
Re: What water pumps do I need?
FWI, the 37 through 48 pumps will bolt up to the engine but they only work well when the whole front of the motor is converted to early style. This also requires the early style cam and gearing to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 529
Re: Looking for a quality 6 Volt Starter
1 gauge or larger cable is what 6-volt systems like for starter motors. Heat related problems can sometimes be an open in an armature winding. They will pass current until it expands from engine heat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 268
Re: Henry and Edsel again
That delivery certainly had all the bells and whistles. Dual chrome plated horns and dual windshield wipers plus chrome hub covers. That was quite a delivery van.
Henry and Edsel wer always around...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 992
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
How long the electrodes last depends on what they are made from. The resistors are another fail point in plugs so equipped. If you purchase iridium electrode plugs then the resistor will likely be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 513
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
Some folks use John Deere corn header gearbox grease for it's thixotropic nature. It is fluidic when parts move in it but more of a jell state when parts are at rest. It is a brownish color so that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 333
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
Starter motors are shunt wound with heavier guage wire in order to get a really good torque output. By changing to series wound fields, it just reduces the torque capability. The original fields on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 534
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
Most 12-volt systems are regulated to 13.5 to 14-volts when the alternator or generator is in function. A 6-volt system should run at around 7.1 to 7.2-Volts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 534
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
The built in resistor is a misnomer that I see a lot. It just has more resistance in the primary coil. The higher resistance primary makes more heat but modern internal insulation is a specific epoxy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 516
Re: Borg Warner overdrive question
The rail switch opens the circuit to the ground action of the governor so the main solenoid can't operate electrically. The rail also blocks the pawl so that it can't move mechanically. This is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 534
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
A 1.2 to 1.5 Ohm ballast resistor will work for a 1.5 Ohm primary type coil. A person can use a 3 Ohm primary type coil and not need a ballast for 12-volt conversion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 516
Re: Borg Warner overdrive question
The firewall relay powers the system up when the key is turned on. The system uses the governor ground to complete the circuit at the moment it reaches on speed. The downshift switch under the gas...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 611
Re: Houdaille oil.
Some were mineral oil and some were glycerin. That ones an oldy but it still could go either way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 379
Re: Removing the dash
If the wire harness is sourced from Bauer Electronics through one of the mid century Ford sources, they come with an excellent wiring diagram for each harness assembly in the set. Mac VanPelt has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 819
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
It might not be very practical to do a set up like that for the Ford wide 5. It could be done with adapters but it would change back spacing on the wheels. The adapters would have to clear the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 994
Re: 37 coupe RTS T-170 swap!
This alteration has been done a fair amount for folks that want an overdrive with a top shift. The Tremec T170 RTS-TOD has now been out of production since 1987 and they really only had a three year...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,076
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 608
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 608
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 550
Re: Horn
There is a kit available from model A sources to repair for deteriorated horn rod internals. A volt/Ohm meter is the best way to test the horn rod assembly.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 544
Re: NGK Anti - Seize?
Where most problems come from is when the mechanic gets a little too liberal with the compound and gets some between the threads and the electrodes. If it gets on the electrodes it will fowl the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 896
Re: Exhaust manifold intake bolts broke
Alexiskai mentioned the first thing I always check. If a manifold has excessive droop then it's not worth trying to repair it. I had a drooped manifold and a cracked intake so I tried out a new set...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 439
Re: Ammeter showed a discharge
A high amp discharge indicates a complete loss of generator output. If it has a short to ground somewhere then it will blow a fuse if so equipped. Something may be getting hot due to a loose...
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