Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2026, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,130
Re: Lifter won't stay in adjustment.
I have come to believe that everything negative we have heard about the offshore 'new' lifters is true. I also believe like Flathead Fever, that locktite will cure the loose adjuster bolt in the new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2026, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,130
Re: Lifter won't stay in adjustment.
I have spent quite a bit of time on this subject, having had problems with offshore lifters in the past. For problems after the engine is installed, the loctite is a really good solution. I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2026, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 522
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2026, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 702
Re: Best method for removing rivets
That's some impressive work with a drill. I have only removed frame rivets one time, and with no guidence whatsoever it proved to be extremely difficult to get them out. I ground off the heads and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2026, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 522
Re: thermostat(s). 59AB
Yes, needed in both heads and are quite necessary. My favorite thermostats are from a subaru justy. I have used them in 59ab and 8ba with great success. There are a few tricks for keeping them in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2026, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 790
Re: Wheel puller, is this a Ford service tool?
Thanks, 'nuf said. I've only pulled 1/2 ton axles once, as the vast majority of my fords are or have been trucks of one ton or larger with the full floating rear. It's all coming back to me as I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2026, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 790
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2026, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 985
Re: 1937 big truck panel
Well guys, I was on facebook marketplace last night and noticed I had a message to read. It was from Danny, the current owner of this big panel. The message said that he had reduced the price to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2026, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 597
Re: Clutch won't dis-engage
Fine, so you are a little smarter than me. Makes perfect sense. Warm it up first... Me, I just pull the choke out about half way, put it in reverse, hit the ignition toggle switch, then starter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2026, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 597
Re: Clutch won't dis-engage
I have always found it hard to get it into gear once it's running and in neutral. Never jacked up the rear to remedy this, but seems you are saying that one can shift in and out of gear with no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2026, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 480
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2026, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 597
Re: Clutch won't dis-engage
You musta looked at our weather report for this week in the Puget Sound region. On my old 2 ton jailbar I finally cut a stick that kept the clutch pedal depressed all winter. I cut a V notch in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2026, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 597
Re: Clutch won't dis-engage
I had a truck that the clutch disc would stick to the flywheel. It was intermittent. If you have a lot of room and nothing to hit, start it in gear and hit the brakes hard after it's running. Be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2026, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,132
Re: 1942-1947 Ford Trucks Fender Extensions ?
Thank you Pete, here's one I just received from Stu. He didn't mention where the picture was taken. He said he hadn't mastered the picture thing and that I could post it up. Gonna guess 'down under'...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2026, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,132
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2026, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 997
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2026, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 997
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2026, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 480
Re: 1951 3/4-Ton Ford F3
So, ModelA Canuck, in your original post you called this a Ford F3. Is it not badged as a mercury? Did Canada get Fords to sell at the Ford dealerships and Mercury's at the Mercury dealerships?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2026, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,132
Re: 1942-1947 Ford Trucks Fender Extensions ?
Wagner's book shows a tandem axle 4wd MH jailbar with a 16' bed and 10.50 x 16 high flotation tires, but clearly no fender extentions. Sometimes I take pictures of the photos in the book and post...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2026, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,132
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2026, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,132
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2026, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 480
Re: 1951 3/4-Ton Ford F3
Everything about that pickup screams Heavy Duty, and it looks to be in great shape! I'm quite sure the 9' pickup box made it's debut with the F-350 in 1953, in which case it's still an 8 footer. And...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2026, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 268
Re: Rear stop light - in my spare
Great Idea! Inspires me to do something similar to my wagon. I have just one tail/brake light on mine and when I'm on the interstate it always occurs to me I should have a secondary or two with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2026, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 278
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2026, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 278
Re: New Project 42-47 Pickup
Welcome to the fordbarn. Looks like you have a lot of fun up ahead! I have not seen those sections so torn up before. Do they seem to have splayed outwards and come unattached? It would be helpful to...
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