Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2017, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,285
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2017, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,285
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2017, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,225
Re: 1947 mercury brake question
Be sure that there is play in the master cylinder rod to insure that the piston comes all the way back to allow return of fluid from wheel cylinders. You may still have pressure on the rears even...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2017, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,931
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2017, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,706
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2017, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,706
Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
I have looked all over their web site, but I can't find item part numbers for older cars. Does anyone know the part number(s) for my '48 F-1? These are the new self-energizing brakes as used on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2017, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,494
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Re: 1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans
There is no argument I can imagine that would convince me to put one of these awful things in a car I intended to drive!! My '48 F-1 came with one and I changed it out for a regular three-speed. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,756
Re: Startix
Wow!! I can think of a whole bunch of ways this thing can cause trouble!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,756
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2017, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,428
Re: 49 F-1 wheel cylinders
Be sure to match the piston diameter. Different bore sizes on the same axle will result in uneven braking.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2017, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,710
Re: Fuel Hose With Check Valve
We are so spoiled with our modern fuel injection systems!! I'm with Floyd and the others who agree with him. By the time you have a little oil pressure on the gage you're bound to have fuel!! What...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2017, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,596
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2017, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2017, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,596
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2017, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,596
How to paint a raised surface
I'm looking for advice on how to paint a raised surface - the challenge is an aftermarket radio with raised letters on the plastic faceplate. The letters need to be painted. The faceplate is off the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2017, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,191
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2017, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,191
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2017, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,031
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2017, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,031
Re: What model is this Ford Carburetor from?
I don't think it's for an H engine, though. Looking at a 7HT carb for my '48 F-1 with an H engine, the vacuum port is smaller and is halfway up the lower aluminum section - not in the cast iron...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2017, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,198
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2017, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,079
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2017, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,246
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2017, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,706
Re: Piston Expanders?
Back in the day, piston expanders were common. Various approaches. I remember ones that were made of spring steel and worked on the piston pin bosses to encourage that part of the piston to expand....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2017, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,740
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