Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2024, 09:52 AM
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41 stock v8 flywheel question
I’m currently driving the car but planning this winter project. The flywheel has been resurfaced (1974) and it is at the min thickness. Does it make any difference using a new flywheel that doesn’t...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2023, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 822
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2023, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 822
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2023, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 822
Exhaust System stock 41 Ford Flathead
Easy question and I think it just requires the body to be jacked up but asking to be sure as I do not have a lift at the house.
The One pipe that goes from the engine to the muffler is the only pipe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2023, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2023, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,272
Re: Need 6V gas tank sending unit rebuilt
This thread has given me my potential winter project.
The issues as I see them
Sealy gauges almost impossible to get
New tanks won’t except the Sealy gauge (unbelievable!!!)
I’m not sure these...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2023, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 772
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2023, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 772
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2023, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Re: Adding a ballast bypass starter solenoid???
I simply mounted a momentary switch under the dash so when I need to bypass the ignition resistor I can. Not needed very often but every once in a while comes in handy if the 6v battery is running...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2023, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,454
Re: 40 ford no start
This requires the distributor to be pulled off but I had the advance weights get stuck in the fully advanced mode. It would start but only with high rpm when cranking over.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2023, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 772
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2023, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2023, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 739
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2023, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 19,785
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2023, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,373
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2023, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 738
Re: 41 original spare tire
Ok will get looking for a 41 rim as suggested . I’ll change the other 4 now because the car is not that safe with the existing tires. When I find a good rim I’ll make the swap and preserve some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2023, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 738
41 original spare tire
I have the original 41 spare tire and rim still in the trunk (amazingly still holds air) of my car should I ???
Replace it with the other 4 tires and get the rim painted and pinstripped?
Or
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2023, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 936
Re: 41 stock 6v headlight sealed beam
Found at the local NAPA sealed Beam H6006-N. I really like the increase in intensity I liked it so much I went back purchased a second one for the passenger side.
It is rated for 6.4 V 50/40W and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2023, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,381
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2023, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,028
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2023, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,028
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2023, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 936
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2023, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,255
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2023, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,024
Best oil for V8
I drive the car about 12 times a summer I change the oil way to much but looking for suggestions????
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2023, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,962
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