Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 05:48 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 12:26 PM
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Re: Oil filter emergency bypass
I understand your concern but have never had an issue with mine unless I didn't get the gasket in right. Once it's sealed it's a done deal until you open it again. What type of a canister do you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 07:59 AM
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Re: Electric Windshield Wiper Motor Needed
Steve, if your vacuum wipers are rebuilt correctly they should not even need to be turned up to full or they would beat themselves to death. Check you system something is amiss. You should have thick...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 07:31 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator, generator wiring (12 volt)
On the same note, did you guys know if you save the box O'reilly auto parts will give you a life time warrantee on their regulators? I have one for all my old rides. and have used the warrantee once...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 08:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 07:53 AM
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Re: spring
Hi Tom, I had an old friend who was a wrench back in the 40s . He added a shim to the spring in my 36 dodge because after the complete rebuild I still had low oil pressure. If I remember right it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 08:13 AM
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Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter
As long as the filter seals around the tube and has some clearance on the outer wall of the canister it should be fine . there are slight differences between brands. As for the ruber washer, I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 01:38 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 07:33 AM
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Re: Columbia two speed differentials
I've run a Columbia in my 38 Zephyr and a Mitchell in my 41pickup . They are both dreams to drive on the open road. The Mitchell wins in the end though. Price , install work , and availability. On...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 08:52 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 08:48 AM
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Re: Early Ford Store
I believe they are a big time business with a small staff. The products I have purchased from the have all been top notch but a little on the slow side on delivery. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 07:52 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 08:35 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 07:59 AM
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
I with you Mart. I hate to crossbreed stuff as some of you know, but the mechanical switch that GM used on all the old five window (47 - 54) pickups works very well on my 41 pickup under the floor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 07:29 AM
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Re: Where’s my water going?
Please don't be offended, have you retightened all your hoses since the install ? You may just have a couple of weepers where the coolant evaporates as it seeps out. Sometimes we over think things. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 08:37 AM
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Re: Removing perch bolt for repair
The car would be lifted by the frame with the axle on stands if I were doing it . Depending on your spring and shackle arrangement the spring may be under some tension when you remove the shackle. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 12:51 PM
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Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise
Even in my 41 pickup we were amazed at how much more wind noise there was after we put in the Mitchell OD and started cruising the freeways. other then one rust hole the size of a quarter it is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 08:36 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 08:25 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 08:27 PM
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Views: 764
Re: Oil Filter Canister Question
Scott, did you know that's how and where mercury did their sending units in 53? I pretty sure I still ha the factory brass tee that came with the 53 merc We parted out to get my motor for my 41. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 08:27 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 08:23 AM
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Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??
As GB said the heads should match. It would and did run but not right or very well. Ask around here on the barn . Somebody should have a spare set they could part with I would think. Again nice work...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 11:49 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:05 AM
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Re: '51 o/d cable holder
Hey Scott, I found it . PM me and I'll send it. I'm down in Perry MO. just outside Hannibal. Should take about three days to get to you. Tim
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