Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 12:41 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 12:37 PM
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Re: Front Axle 1939 Ford pickup
Can you take pics of the wheels, steering linkage and complete front end . It could be a few things . What is leading you to the axle ? Does it look bent ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 06:27 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 276
Re: Anyone need a 33-34 front shock for parts
Thanks David , I edited my post . Do you have a picture of the 33 front ? It has two spots where the fill hole could go but only one is drilled . I’m going off a internet picture of ford shocks and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: engine stumbles under load
Is your new distributor only mechanical advance ? If so read the instructions on adjusting the advance curve . Or CAREFULLY after you start it , bring it up to where it starts stumbling and wuth the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 9
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Anyone need a 33-34 front shock for parts
I found a shock which may be a 1933 or 34 front . No arm and probably just parts . Free just pay shipping or pickup . I can email pictures.
If inappropriate here please delete.
Gary
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 36
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Re: Oil leak
Is your dipstick correct with the correct measured amount of oil ? Just a possibility?
Good luck
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Early V8
05-14-2024, 07:09 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Odd Frame Repair?
Yes I do admit to welding a leaf spring on top, back many moons ago , it was a 34 . Used my dads Ac/Dc stick welder .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 12:42 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Flathead low intake vacuum
Kinda low on the compression. But it should at least ignite . Is your firing order correct. #1 on passenger front . Blocked exhaust ? Fresh fuel with a good carb , plugs gapped correctly.
You have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:22 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 04:53 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 05:30 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
I’ve used a hair drier with 3in 1 oil . Warm up the old grease / oil then use the oil . If its really gunky I’ll use mineral spirits / paint thinner then use the oil . Seems to work when springs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:48 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Removing the dash
Agree with above . Do not cut wires to remove . They disconnect and are in specific sections when installed. Do be fooled and buy a universal harness , they can work , but are much more involved. Buy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 91
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 04:47 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 06:23 PM
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Views: 606
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 779
Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild
The loadmatic distributor is purely vacuum operated. Since your cam is changed , it changes the vacuum signal plus the mechanical valve timing . All of those alter the needed ignition timing you need...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 779
Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild
What distributor are you using ? Ithink You can lift the distributor a little with the cap off and rotate one tooth . Sorry no coffee yet . More after I wake up .
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