Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 09:23 AM
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Re: 1950 Mercury add factory OD
Before installing the relay, look closely on the drivers side of the firewall in the engine bay and you should see a couple of factory pressed dimples with the exact spacing for the overdrive relay....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 04:16 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 09:28 AM
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Re: 1950 Mercury add factory OD
Borg Warner overdrive transmissions were available for Fords & Mercurys starting in 1949. I still see them at swap meets. The Mercury '49-'51 units were different from the Ford, so you will need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 09:04 AM
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Re: 80 years ago today
We might have had our differences politically, but we weren't divided on knowing what evil was and what to do about it. God bless America!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 04:37 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2024, 07:25 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 08:12 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 04:24 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 01:35 PM
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Re: Adjusting timing
I don't think I would attempt it any other way. You MUST be at TDC to accurately set timing and using the timing pin in the cam gear removes all doubt.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 39
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 07:46 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 09:19 PM
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Re: Do I fit in
This forum is glad to have you, and I think you'll find that you're at the right place! There are no such things as dumb questions, and be sure to keep us posted on your progress.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 09:10 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 01:03 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 10:57 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Move A By Yourself
Robert,
Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience and injury - hope you're back in action soon. Your words of caution are certainly right on target for many of us. Since it took care of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 07:44 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 03:37 PM
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Re: Starter issues
A while back I had a similar problem to yours when using a reproduction switch. I used dielectric grease on the starter switch post and copper strap and that seemed to help, but I try not to use...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 07:24 PM
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Re: AA Hub cap tool?
Here's one offered by one of our favorite suppliers...
https://www.macsautoparts.com/model-a-ford-aa-truck-hub-cap-wrench-for-use-on-threaded-style-caps-28-25056-1.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 08:15 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,645
Re: Move A By Yourself
You might also consider a winch anchored to the concrete floor along with a snatch block for extra pulling power. Would cost a heckuva lot less that the Power Pusher machine you're referring to in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 09:11 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Another carb needs repair
I did a Heli-coil repair to the fuel inlet threads on a Tillotson and so far, it's doing fine with no leaks. I used a "bottoming" tap instead of a regular tap because there's a danger that the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,737
Re: A perplexing oiling problem - A new one to me!
I know this is a long shot, but is it possible that the pin holding the sleeve on the oil pump drive could have sheared not allowing the oil pump shaft to turn properly? Or possibly the tab on the...
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