Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Re: Ford inclinometer
My old Piper J3 had one. used to help make coordinated level turns using stick,rudder and elevator to keep the ball centered.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2023, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,651
Re: Tire Air Pressure Gauge
The last time I needed an air pressure check and adjustment, the AAA guy came out and did it 30 min. or so.
No searching for the best tire pressure gauge.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2023, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,752
Re: Flathead SBC
Just happens to be done to a SBC
Saw the same treatment over 20 years ago, only difference it was done using a 289 FORD OHV.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2023, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 320
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2023, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 664
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2023, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 486
Re: Gas Door 49 Ford convertible
You have to give some consideration that a 50's rear quarter panel plus any necessary components were used to repair damage at some point in time.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2023, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,367
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 19,383
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2023, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Re: '48 f1 id
At this point, nothing known.
Could be the ID if the guy who stamped the date code, or anything you want it to be.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2023, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Re: '48 f1 id
1948 was (as I understand it ) the first year that Ford installed the 8BA series flathead with thermostat housings to the front of the heads into pickups.
1949 was when they installed the 8BA...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2023, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,017
Re: PVC Valve on an Ohhy 4 bl intale
Offy used their 49-53 adapter castings for use on the early 32-48 application.
The oil fill and road draft holes were just not installed in the early intakes....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2023, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 659
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2023, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,393
Re: Converting heater to 12volts
Never changed my 6 volt 2 speed heater motor in my '51 Merc.
Has been running on 12 volts as needed for well over 20 years.
Only difference is it runs faster just like the starter motor.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2023, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,847
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,284
Re: Clock for a 52-53 Mercury
Recall that back in the mid 50's we used to take clocks to the local watch repair shop and he used to add a coating of platinum to eliminate most flash pitting to the points. Recall that the points...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,733
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2023, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,168
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 411
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2023, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 743
Re: Lead in the seams - 1932
Virtually all brand manufacturers used welded/spot welded seams to connect body panels together. These were then filled, using lead filler to hide them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2023, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,206
Re: question for old guys
From an old guy.
Whoever did the fix ,did it wrong.
Folgers was normally not used for the fix but store brand cans were
because they were cheaper.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2023, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Re: alloy repairs
Have used Muggy weld Super alloy 1 to repair pot metal cracks and pitting with excellent results.
You will have to use the correct product to repair what ever you are working on.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2023, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,257
Re: Alternator bracket not fitting right
So long as there is appox. 1/16" of the washer engaging the slot, just fabricate a sleeve that will slip over the stud and slips in the slot.
This will keep the stud centered in the slot....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2022, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 739
Re: Parking Brake Disconect from T handle
'51 Merc assembly for your perusal.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=5057&pictureid=41962
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=5057&pictureid=41961...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2022, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,524
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2022, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,178
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