Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-16-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 20,722
Re: Dual chamber master cylinder for drum brakes
All he has to do is switch the lines going into the combo valve, so the secondary (smaller) rear brake M/C chamber goes between the prop valve adjuster and pressure switch, and the larger front M/C...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2021, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,552
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,552
Re: Inner Tubes for Radials?
JFYI, Dodge introduced the safety wheel in '40, many years before tubeless tires were first used here in the U.S. by Packard in '54. Also the purpose of the safety wheel is to help keep the tire on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2021, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,552
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2021, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,145
Re: master cylindeer replacement
It's really not difficult on older vehicles, as long as the master cylinder can fully stroke before bottoming out on the floor, and the same holds true for later modern vehicles.
The front brakes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2021, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,145
Re: master cylindeer replacement
The dual master cylinder is designed to full stroke without any damage. You do NOT want to limit the cylinder stroke with any kind of "stop".
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2021, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2021, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
Re: '40 coupe door glass adjustment
Mike, I would have got back sooner but had other business to take care of.
I used a complete glass run kit from Dennis Carpenter. I even used the black staples in the original garnish holes,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2021, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
Re: '40 coupe door glass adjustment
All the glass was cut from my originals by someone in the business a long time. He also installed the wings and division bars, but I never checked if the bars were fully seated, something I will try...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2021, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
Re: '40 coupe door glass adjustment
OK. Here are pictures of the division bar to wing fit. First two are the right door. Second pair are the left door.
The upper wing hinge screws will be replaced with rivets once I'm through...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2021, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
Re: '40 coupe door glass adjustment
Thanks Merc and Forty. I will spend more time trying to adjust for a better fit. The person who cut all my glass is very experienced and will do what is necessary when he has time to drop by. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2021, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2021, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
'40 coupe door glass adjustment
I have new door glass that doesn't fit up well with the vent glass, so I first want to be sure I have it adjusted correctly before any correction/replacement takes place. Is there a procedure, or is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2021, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,796
Re: radial tires on a 55 car wheel (orig)
According to the book by Matt Stone, there were only two Chargers used in the movie, one 4-speed and one auto. The stunt teams wanted the Charger to get ruffed up and loose hubcaps so the factory...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,084
Re: pressed steel bellhousing ,clutch arm
The spring 7997 slips over the end of the release lever and is sandwiched between the pad and release rod in the '49-'51 application. It looks like the spring simply keeps the plate in place to seal...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,084
Re: pressed steel bellhousing ,clutch arm
First, the stamped steel full bell was only used on '49-'51 Ford cars.
You are correct about the assembly: Clutch arm, anti-rattle spring 7562, plate 7513, and pad 7996. The '49-'51 shop manual...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2021, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,228
Re: Informal poll - 1948-52 F-1 Front Disc Kit
The early style K/H calipers will work OK, but modern aluminum 4-piston designs would be a better choice, imo.
I agree with not going any smaller than a 1" master, but simply using a disc/drum...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2021, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,910
Re: Walker Radiator
I bought my first Custom Auto Radiator for my '32 after the Rodder's Journal article featuring you and three of your cars, all with C.A.R.'s. I was looking at Walker, but they would not work with me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,851
Re: '40 Trunk seal 91A-7243720
I've had the one-piece Bob Drake trunk seal in place on my '40 coupe for several years during construction and like the fit and quality. I started final assembly last March when all the painted body...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Re: 40 2 door window felts, channel,rubber ???
I used Bob Drake wing vent rubber and lever kits along with D.C. window channel kits on my present '40 coupe build with no issues. The Bob Drake parts were bought many years ago, while the D.C....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-07-2021, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 13,151
Re: Holley 4150 carburetor development history
The 4150 4-barrel came out in '57. I thought I read many years ago that one of the Edelbrock techs came up with the "modular" idea that also was applied to the 2 barrel 2300 series. The 4150 has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,164
Re: Edmunds manifold, Twin Stromberg 97 carbs
Now that I clearly see the manifold, it has the overall design and carb placement like most regular 8BA duals. The picture of Tubman's is the odd one I described in my previous post.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,469
Re: 8BA Style Timing Cover Queries
The cast iron narrow belt stepped pulley used on '50-'53 Ford/Merc cars measures about 6 1/16" in diameter and uses the lower pointer location. Trucks and '49 Ford/Merc cars used a sheet metal wide...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,469
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